Conservation Operations Lead for Māori Lands

Department of Conservation (DOC); Opotiki; Presencial; NZD 94.000 - 119.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Department of Conservation (DOC) seeks an experienced Team Lead Tuora Mahi (Operations) to provide operational leadership, coordination and oversight of conservation activities across the Central and Northern regions. You will lead a team of conservation professionals responsible for managing Ngā Whenua Rāhui kawenata agreements and delivering high-quality conservation outcomes.

This is a people-leadership role focused on operational excellence, relationship management, and delivering

Qualificações

• Proven experience leading high-performing teams and delivering results.
• Ability to coordinate programs across dispersed locations with strong planning.
• Extensive conservation management knowledge including biodiversity and pest control.
• Excellent relationship management with iwi, hapū, whānau, and stakeholders.
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and tikanga Māori.
• Current full New Zealand driver license.

Responsabilidades

• Lead regional team delivering conservation programmes.
• Provide operational oversight across Ngā Whenua Rāhui areas in Central and Northern regions.
• Build partnerships with Māori landowners, whānau, hapū and iwi.
• Ensure work programmes are planned, delivered and monitored.
• Manage resources, priorities and risks to achieve objectives.
• Champion health, safety and wellbeing across field operations.
• Contribute to strategic planning and operational decision-making.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and high performance.

Conhecimentos

Team leadership

Operations coordination

Planning

Conservation management

Stakeholder engagement

Treaty partnerships

Descrição da vaga

Department of Conservation (DOC) seeks an experienced Team Lead Tuora Mahi (Operations) to provide operational leadership, coordination and oversight of conservation activities across the Central and Northern regions. You will lead a team of conservation professionals responsible for managing Ngā Whenua Rāhui kawenata agreements and delivering high-quality conservation outcomes.

This is a people-leadership role focused on operational excellence, relationship management, and delivering