Casual Conservation Officer, Wellington

Conservation Volunteers New Zealand; Wellington; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An environmental organization in Wellington is seeking a casual Conservation Officer to lead practical conservation activities. The role involves overseeing volunteers in the field, and also includes some administrative duties. Successful candidates will exhibit strong communication and interpersonal skills, a valid driver’s license, and certifications in first aid and occupational health and safety. Enthusiasm for conservation is essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in the volunteer sector.
• Experience in field-based programme delivery.
• Some experience in programme administration is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams of volunteers in the field.
• Assist with organization and office administration duties.
• Promote and coordinate volunteer engagement.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Time management

Problem-solving

Education

Full Drivers Licence

Defensive Driving certificate

Current Provide First Aid certificate

Occupational Health and Safety Level 3

Ministry of Justice Check

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Overview

As the casual Conservation Officer you will be responsible for leading practical conservation activities and may from time to time be asked to assist with promotion and coordination of volunteer engagement within the region. To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrated experience within the volunteer sector in field-based programme delivery with some experience in programme administration an advantage. Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills coupled with demonstrated time management and problem-solving skills will be highly regarded. You will have a strong interest in practical conservation activities from on-site delivery to recruitment as needed.

Responsibilities

This role predominantly encompasses leading teams of volunteers out in the field but may occasionally include organisation and office administration duties including but not limited to:

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• The ability to seek out and inspire people to volunteer, and to encourage their commitment to Conservation Volunteers
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills across verbal, written and public presentations
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Demonstrated capacity for providing good customer service
• Full Drivers Licence
• Defensive Driving certificate obtained within the last five years
• Current Provide First Aid certificate or approved equivalent
• Occupational Health and Safety Level 3
• Ministry of Justice Check or Working with Vulnerable People Check
• Knowledge and experience in practical conservation

The above qualifications are required before leading teams. Assistance is available for gaining OH&S Level 3 and Police checks.