Operations Team Lead – Māori Land & Conservation

DOC; Opotiki; Remote; NZD 94,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

DOC is seeking a 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 passionate team delivering Ngā Whenua Rāhui kawenata agreements and ensure high-quality conservation outcomes on Māori-owned land.

The role requires standing up as a people leader with strong relationship management, tikanga Māori understanding, and a commitment to collaboration and continuous

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading high-performing teams.
• Experience coordinating programs across geographically dispersed regions.
• Knowledge of biodiversity protection, natural and cultural heritage.
• Strong relationship management with iwi, hapū, whānau and landowners.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership and oversight of conservation activities.
• Lead a regional team delivering conservation programmes and projects.
• Build and maintain partnerships with Māori landowners, whānau, hapū and iwi.
• Ensure work programmes are planned, delivered and monitored effectively.
• Manage resources, priorities and risks to achieve objectives.

Skills

Team leadership

Operational planning

Biodiversity conservation

Stakeholder engagement

Tikanga Māori understanding

NZ driver license

Job description

DOC is seeking a 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 passionate team delivering Ngā Whenua Rāhui kawenata agreements and ensure high-quality conservation outcomes on Māori-owned land.

The role requires standing up as a people leader with strong relationship management, tikanga Māori understanding, and a commitment to collaboration and continuous