Regional Conservation Manager – Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, Fixed Term

Forest & Bird; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading conservation organization in Auckland is seeking a passionate individual to lead conservation advocacy efforts. The role involves managing projects, fostering relationships, and engaging with stakeholders across New Zealand's environmental landscape. Candidates should possess relevant tertiary qualifications and strong communication skills, with a commitment to making a difference for nature.

Benefits

Flexible work policy

Qualifications

• Experience with RMA statutory planning and conservation legislation.
• Sound knowledge of New Zealand’s natural environment.
• Familiarity with te ao Māori including te reo Māori and tikanga.

Responsibilities

• Lead conservation advocacy in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland.
• Contribute to national conservation projects.
• Communicate effectively with decision-makers.

Skills

Relationship management

Communication skills

Project management

Knowledge of environmental issues

Interpersonal skills

Motivation and independence

Education

Tertiary qualification in conservation, ecology or science

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced team, across a diverse range of mahi?

Is building and maintaining strong relationships, influencing decision-makers, navigating complex environmental issues, and communicating with confidence second nature for you?

And would you like to play a part in being a voice for nature by working with us?

Forest & Bird is New Zealand's leading independent conservation organisation. For over 100 years, we have been advocating and speaking out for nature on land and in our seas, as well as coordinating community-based projects throughout Aotearoa New Zealand.

We are looking for a team-player who would like to join us to lead our conservation advocacy in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland, contribute to national projects, and become part of our friendly advocacy team. We have a flexible work policy.

This is a full time, fixed-term role, for approximately one year.

The new colleague we are looking for will have,

Skills, experience & education

• Tertiary qualification in fields related to conservation, ecology or science preferred.

• An ability to maintain and develop relationships with iwi and hapū across the region.

• Sound working knowledge of New Zealand’s natural environment and conservation issues.

• Experience dealing with RMA statutory planning processes and conservation legislation.

• Demonstrated ability to initiate, plan and complete projects on time and within budget.

• Excellent written and spoken communication skills (with media experience an advantage).

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a wide range of people.

• A high level of personal motivation, ability to initiate and complete tasks independently, and in a timely manner.

• Relevant, current, and clean New Zealand driver’s license.

• Competent in using the Microsoft Office 365 suite.

• This position requires some familiarity with te ao Māori including, for example te reo Māori, tikanga and waiata. A person holding the position who does not already have an appropriate level of competence and knowledge will be required and supported to develop them

If you’ve got what it takes and want to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.