Operations Team Lead, Māori Land Conservation

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

Resumo da vaga

The Department of Conservation (DOC) invites you to lead Tuora Mahi (Operations) in Ōpōtiki, providing operational leadership, coordination and oversight of conservation activities across the Central and Northern regions. You will head a team delivering Ngā Whenua Rāhui kawenata agreements and ensure high-quality conservation outcomes on Māori land.

This is a people leadership role focused on planning, risk management and relationship building with Māori landowners, whānau, hapū and iwi.

Qualificações

• Proven experience inspiring, leading and developing high-performing teams, with a strong drive for results through collaboration.
• Proven ability to coordinate operational programmes across geographically dispersed locations, supported by strong planning, prioritisation and problem-solving skills.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience in conservation management, including biodiversity protection, natural and cultural heritage, Māori landowner aspirations, and pest management programmes.
• Exceptional relationship management and communication skills, with experience engaging and influencing iwi, hapū, whānau, Māori landowners, community groups and other stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, confidence working within tikanga Māori, and the ability to build meaningful Treaty partnerships and value exchange opportunities.
• A current full New Zealand driver license.

Responsabilidades

• Lead, motivate and support a regional team delivering conservation programmes and projects.
• Provide operational oversight of conservation activities undertaken across Ngā Whenua Rāhui kawenata areas in the Central and Northern regions.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with Māori landowners, whānau, hapū and iwi.
• Ensure conservation work programmes are planned, delivered and monitored effectively.
• Manage resources, priorities and risks to achieve organisational objectives.
• Support a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement and high performance.
• Contribute to strategic planning and operational decision-making within Ngā Whenua Rāhui.
• Champion health, safety and wellbeing across field-based operations.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Team coordination

Conservation management

Stakeholder engagement

Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Driver license

Descrição da vaga

The Department of Conservation (DOC) invites you to lead Tuora Mahi (Operations) in Ōpōtiki, providing operational leadership, coordination and oversight of conservation activities across the Central and Northern regions. You will head a team delivering Ngā Whenua Rāhui kawenata agreements and ensure high-quality conservation outcomes on Māori land.

This is a people leadership role focused on planning, risk management and relationship building with Māori landowners, whānau, hapū and iwi.