Site Support Officer

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

Job summary

The Department of Conservation (DOC) in Hokitika is seeking a Site Support Officer to deliver essential administrative support and oversee facility operations across the Hokitika office. You will work under the Operations Advisor to ensure smooth, safe site functioning and act as the main contact for office and facility matters.

Key tasks include coordinating office management, overseeing fleet vehicles (servicing and WOFs), and supporting health and safety activities such as drills and

Qualifications

• Broad administration support, facility or fleet management experience.
• General office management, including record-keeping and scheduling.
• Detail-oriented problem solver with strong organisational skills and multi-priority management.
• Strong communication with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Tech-savvy and quick to adopt new systems and technologies.
• Ability to coordinate site-related tasks to completion.
• Proactive approach with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Understanding of workplace health and safety practices (or willingness to learn).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Administration support

Facility management

Fleet management

Office management

Record-keeping

Scheduling

Stakeholder communication

Process improvement

Health and safety awareness

Job description

• A diverse and essential role at the heart of our daily operations
• Support our people and places—integral all-round role keeping our regional office ticking
• Permanent full-time role based in our Hokitika office.

• A diverse and essential role at the heart of our daily operations
• Support our people and places—integral all-round role keeping our regional office ticking
• Salary: $65,590 - $76,589
• Permanent 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.

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 issues
• Being the go-to person for general office management
• Ensuring 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

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

If you have some of following, we are keen to hear from you:

• 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.

If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, let us know and we’ll try to accommodate.

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.

Please note, we are not engaging with recruitment agencies for this role.

Rā whakakapi | Applications close

Applications close at 11:59 pm on Wednesday 18 November 2026. This advert may close early.

Me he pātai anō, whakapā mai | For further enquiries

please contact Tracy Butterworth, Operations Advisor, [e-mail]. Please note, we’re unable to accept emailed applications or provide feedback to applicants not shortlisted.