Team Lead Web Content and Design

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Lead the team responsible for one of the coolest government websites 

• Manage a large and complex redesign project  – an exciting new phase!

• Fixed term to 30 June 2026 | Wellington 

Te Oranga o te Ao Tūroa |Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa 

The Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and restore nature spaces and species across Aotearoa.

Our nature. Our history. It's New Zealand's unique legacy. Enjoy it. Enrich it. Pass it on.

He angitūtanga | About the role

As the Web Content and Design Team Lead, you'll have the opportunity lead and mentor a talented team of five to manage and deliver DOC's website content and design. This year is going to be a big one for us, and we're looking forward to finding the right person to jump in as we kick off a major redesign project.

This isn't your average government website - it's large and complex with interesting and wide-ranging subject matter; and as New Zealanders love the great outdoors, we receive a significant number of visitors to the site. We've got our eye on the future and are redesigning the website to better connect New Zealanders and visitors to our nature and enable them to take action to protect and restore it.

In addition to managing the team and their work, you'll also be responsible for strategic advice and thought leadership across the team, directorate, and organisation on the role and use of the website. The portfolio of work you manage will be diverse, creating the opportunity to collaborate with a wide number of subject matter experts from our rangers to our scientists, covering topics such as parks and recreation, biodiversity, policy, and partnerships.

Mō te tīma | About the team

The Web Content and Design team sit within Digital, Brand and Marketing. Our purpose is to build trust and confidence in DOC and engage New Zealanders in nature through our brand, campaigns, content, channels, and partners. We are part of the Strategic Communications and Engagement Directorate. We're responsible for leading DOC's strategic communications and engagement, internally and externally, through providing strategic and tactical media, communications support, and services across DOC – working closely with Minister's office.

We're a group of storytellers, content creators, researchers, writers, message managers, editors, designers, brand guardians, producers, marketers and promoters who want to inspire our people and New Zealanders to connect with and care for Aotearoa New Zealand's natural environment.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience required

• Experienced people leader, who enjoys coaching and developing people, and creating a great team culture. You'll be skilled in juggling people and workflow management.
  

• Experience managing a large and complex website's content and design.
  

• Experience leading or managing a medium-to-large website redesign project.
  

• Highly collaborative and consultative - with successful experience providing strategic advice and influencing stakeholders at different levels and in dynamic environments.
  

As a Treaty partner, an understanding of mātauranga Māori and te ao Māori is important in this mahi. At DOC we seek to bring te ao Māori into all our work and ensure iwi, hapū, and whānau are enabled and supported to share their stories and ultimately increase the impact of our storytelling.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What's in it for you?

DOC places importance on developing a culture where everyone can participate, thrive, and grow.  You can learn more about what we offer here.

Tono ināianei | Apply now

Apply online with a CV and cover letter that highlights your relevant skills, experience and motivation for joining Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai. Please let us know If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

The salary range for this position is $108,617 – $137,645 pro-rata, with the starting salary of the successful applicant being based on their relevant skills and experience.

Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory – this includes holding a valid work visa that covers the whole period of employment.

Rā katinga | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Thursday 20 February.

Me he pātai anō | For further enquiries, contact Kate Triplow, ktriplow@doc.govt.nz

Taupānga | Job reference: DOC/1840921