Conservation Island Site Operations Coordinator

Department of Conservation - Te Papa Atawhai; Auckland; On-site; NZD 66,000 - 77,000; Part time

Job summary

Department of Conservation - Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) seeks an Auckland Inner Islands Site Support Officer to provide administration, facilities and fleet support across Hauturu, Kawau, Motuora, Tiritiri Matangi, Motutapu, Motuihe and Devonport.

The role is 0.5FTE, based in Auckland with day-to-day coordination across island sites, helping teams stay compliant and well-equipped to achieve conservation outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in broad administration support, property/facilities or fleet management.
• Experience coordinating contractors, schedules, records and logistics across multiple sites.
• Detail-oriented problem solver with strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with diverse people.
• Tech-savvy and quick to adopt new systems and technologies.
• Proactive with a continuous improvement mindset to find more efficient ways to work.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Site Lead with day-to-day coordination of premises and facilities, including responding to site issues and arranging routine maintenance.
• Being the go-to person for general office management and day-to-day administrative support.
• Coordinating fleet compliance and administration (vehicle checks, registrations, servicing, WOFs, 6-month LUV checks) and maintaining fleet records.
• Coordinating vehicle transport and servicing logistics for island-based fleet (barge transport, service providers, vehicle movements, biosecurity).
• Supporting property and staff accommodation administration, property records, and Healthy Homes compliance where applicable.
• Supporting site health and safety requirements (safety drills, inductions, ACC audits).
• Undertaking other ad hoc site support tasks related to property, fleet, facilities and admin.

Skills

Administration support

Facilities management

Fleet management

Contractor coordination

Organisational skills

Relationship building

Tech-savvy

Continuous improvement

Job description

Department of Conservation - Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) seeks an Auckland Inner Islands Site Support Officer to provide administration, facilities and fleet support across Hauturu, Kawau, Motuora, Tiritiri Matangi, Motutapu, Motuihe and Devonport.

The role is 0.5FTE, based in Auckland with day-to-day coordination across island sites, helping teams stay compliant and well-equipped to achieve conservation outcomes.