Site Support Officer (Fixed Term)

Marketplace; Invercargill City, Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 66,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Conservation in Southland is seeking a Site Support Officer on a fixed-term basis to provide essential administrative and site-management support across the Murihiku district. The role focuses on office coordination, fleet and premises upkeep, and safety tasks, reporting to the Operations Advisor.

Key responsibilities include supporting the Site Lead, maintaining office systems, ensuring vehicles are serviced and roadworthy, and contributing to safety drills and inductions.

Qualifications

• Broad administration support, facility or fleet management experience.
• General office management, including record-keeping and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Support Site Lead to ensure smooth and safe operation of DOC premises.
• Be the go-to person for general office management and day-to-day operations.

Skills

Administration support

Facility management

Fleet management

Office management

Record-keeping

Scheduling

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Health and safety awareness

Job description

# Site Support Officer (Fixed Term) at Department of Conservation, Southland## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role* Varied administration and operational support role across the Murihiku district* Salary $65,590 - $76,589 (1 FTE)* Fixed-term, full-time role based in our Murihiku/Invercargill office, commencing 18 January 2026 and ending 10 February 2028.**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 Murihiku 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 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**Click here for the Role Description** **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. **Tonoa inaiānei | Apply now** Apply online with your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and motivation. 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** at 11:59 pm on Wednesday 18 November 2026. This advert may close early, so please apply promptly **Me he pātai anō, whakapā mai | For further enquiries**, please contact Marie Manley Recruitment Advisor, [e-mail]. Please note, we're unable to accept emailed applications or provide feedback to applicants not shortlisted.## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | Department of Conservation || Location: | Southland || Position type: | Fixed Term Contract || Category: | Administration || Date listed: | 10-Nov-2026 || Salary range: | N/A || Closing date: | 19-Nov-2026 || Reference: | JR103038\\_1794271222 || Attachment: | No File Attached || File links: | || Website: | http://www.doc.govt.nz/ |