Conservation Ranger & Project Lead – Regionwide Impact

Department of Conservation - Te Papa Atawhai; Te Anau; On-site; NZD 69,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Conservation located in Te Anau seeks a Ranger - Project Lead, Heritage and Visitors to drive and deliver operational initiatives across the Te Anau District. You will lead the Region's Fit-for-Purpose programme, coordinating projects that improve assets and infrastructure to ensure they are fit for purpose and aligned with priorities.

You're a natural leader with a background in conservation, environmental operations, asset management, or project delivery.

Qualifications

• Background in conservation, environmental operations, asset management, or project delivery.
• Experience leading or coordinating projects from planning through to implementation and reporting.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes within agreed timeframes and budgets.
• Experience using project, asset, or operational management systems to support planning, delivery, and reporting.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and with a range of stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with whānau, hapū, iwi, communities, businesses, contractors, and partner organisations.
• Practical experience in conservation operations, asset maintenance, construction, or infrastructure delivery would be advantageous.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach, with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• A current full New Zealand driver licence

Responsibilities

• Supporting the delivery of operational initiatives and infrastructure projects
• Coordinating cross-functional teams and resources to achieve project outcomes
• Providing leadership in the field and fostering a positive team environment
• Developing project plans, timelines, budgets, and risk assessments
• Monitoring progress and reporting on project milestones and performance
• Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Identifying and managing project risks, issues, and opportunities
• Supporting continuous improvement and effective project delivery practices

Skills

Project leadership

Conservation operations

Asset management

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Team coordination

NZ driver licence

Job description

The Department of Conservation located in Te Anau seeks a Ranger - Project Lead, Heritage and Visitors to drive and deliver operational initiatives across the Te Anau District. You will lead the Region's Fit-for-Purpose programme, coordinating projects that improve assets and infrastructure to ensure they are fit for purpose and aligned with priorities.

You're a natural leader with a background in conservation, environmental operations, asset management, or project delivery.