Site Support Officer | Āpiha Tautoko Wāhi (Permanent Part Time)

Department of Conservation - Te Papa Atawhai; Napier; On-site; NZD 33,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Negotiable days

Job summary

Department of Conservation - Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) in Napier is seeking a Site Support Officer for a 0.5 FTE, part-time role supporting a busy regional office. The role provides essential admin, fleet and facilities support to ensure safe and smooth operations across Hawke's Bay.

You will manage general office tasks, assist the Site Lead, coordinate vehicle maintenance, and contribute to health and safety activities while negotiating working days to suit you and the office needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in broad administration support, facility or fleet management.
• Experience in general office management, including record-keeping, scheduling, and day-to-day operations.
• 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)

Responsibilities

• Being the go-to person for general office management
• Supporting the Site Lead to ensure smooth and safe operation of DOC premises, acting as the main site contact for office and facility issues
• 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

Skills

Administration

Fleet management

Record-keeping

Scheduling

Stakeholder communication

Tech-savvy

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Tools

Office software

Job description

A diverse and essential role at the heart of our daily operations Part Time Permanent Role | Napier based 0.5FTE | 20 hours per week – tell us what works for you! $65,590 - $76,589 (full-time equivalent), pro-rated to reflect part-time hours

Support our people and places—integral all-round role keeping our regional office ticking

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 Hawke's Bay region.

Responsibilities

• Being the go-to person for general office management
• Supporting the Site Lead to ensure smooth and safe operation of DOC premises, acting as the main site contact for office and facility issues
• 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

This office-based role is 0.5 FTE (20 hours per week) and offers flexibility, with working days and hours to be negotiated with the successful candidate.

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)

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.

Want to know more?

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.

Applications close

Applications close at 11:59 pm on Wednesday 28th October.

Contact

For further enquiries, please contact Leeza Young, Senior Recruitment Advisor, [e-mail]

Our vision

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

Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Tūroa The Department of Conservation, Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and restore nature across Aotearoa. When nature thrives, we all thrive. Ko tā Te Papa Atawhai he tiaki, he whakarauora anō hoki i te taiao puta noa i Aotearoa. He oranga taiao, he oranga tangata. Our people bring this vision to life. Spread across Aotearoa, they care for our land, water, and native species. From frontline rangers and technical experts to vital support teams - we have a diverse range of roles. Read more about DOC