Site Support Officer

Department of Conservation; Hokitika; On-site; NZD 66,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Conservation (DOC) seeks a Site Support Officer to back our Hokitika Regional Office with essential administrative support, coordinating office operations and helping to manage fleet and facilities to keep the site running smoothly.

You will work with the Site Lead and a range of internal and external stakeholders, contributing to health and safety tasks, record-keeping, and the ongoing improvement of site processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in a broad administration support, facility or fleet management role.
• Experience in general office management, including record-keeping, scheduling, and supporting day-to-day operations.
• Detail-oriented problem solver with strong organisational skills.
• Strong communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Tech-savvy with ability to adopt new systems.
• Ability to coordinate tasks and complete site-related issues.
• Proactive approach with continuous improvement mindset.
• Understanding of workplace health and safety practices (or willingness to learn).

Responsibilities

• Support the Site Lead to ensure smooth, safe operation of DOC premises.
• Be the main site contact for office and facility issues.
• Take the go-to person for general office management.
• Ensure DOC pool vehicles are fit for purpose and maintained as required.
• Support site health and safety tasks such as safety drills, inductions, regular checks and ACC safety audits.

Skills

Administration support

Fleet management

Office management

Record-keeping

Scheduling

Stakeholder communication

Tech savvy

Process improvement

Health & safety awareness

Tools

Fleet management software

Job description

A diverse and essential role at the heart of our daily operationsSupport our people and places-integral all-round role keeping our regional office tickingSalary: $65,590 - $76,589Permanent full-time role based in our Hokitika office.

Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Tūroa Mō te tūranga |

About the role

The Department of Conservation (DOC) protects and manages Aotearoa New Zealand's natural and historic heritage for the benefit of present and future generations. Our Regional Operations Group delivers frontline conservation work that protects and enhances the places, species, and ecosystems entrusted to our care. Reporting to the Operations Advisor, the Site Support Officer plays a key part in delivering essential administrative support to help ensure the efficient and safe functioning of DOC facilities across the WSI region.

The position will be focussed on: Supporting the Site Lead to ensure smooth and safe operation of DOC premises, acting as the main site contact for office and facility issuesBeing the go-to person for general office managementEnsuring DOC pool vehicles at site are fit for purpose and maintained as required (such as services and WOFs etc)Support key site health and safety tasks such as safety/fire drills, site inductions, regular checks and ACC safety audits Click here for the Role Description

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

• 'Experience in a broad administration support, facility or fleet management role'
• 'Experience in general office management, including record-keeping, scheduling, and supporting day-to-day operations.'
• 'A detail-oriented problem solver with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities with ease'
• 'Strong communication skills, with the ability to work with a range of internal and external stakeholders'
• 'Tech-savvy and an early adopter of new systems and technologies'
• 'Ability to coordinate tasks and follow through on site-related issues to completion'
• 'You bring a proactive approach and a continuous improvement mindset, always looking for more efficient ways to get things done'
• 'An understanding of workplace health and safety practices (or willingness to learn)'

He aha ngā pāinga mōu? | What's in it for you?

DOC is committed to a culture where everyone can participate, thrive, and grow. We're driven by our values and behaviours, and are working towards being an organisation that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive by default.

Salary: $65,590 - $76,589, depending on skills and experience.

Eligibility

You must hold a valid NZ work visa that covers the duration of employment.

Rā whakakapi | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Wednesday 18 November 2026.