Site Support Officer (Fixed Term) – Department of Conservation – Invercargill

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

Job summary

The Department of Conservation (DOC) invites applications for a varied administration and operational support role across the Murihiku district, based in Invercargill. This fixed-term, full-time position supports site leaders, office and facility management, and fleet operations to keep DOC premises safe and efficient.

Working with the Operations Advisor, you’ll handle day-to-day admin, coordinate health and safety tasks, and act as the main contact for site issues while contributing to a

Qualifications

• Experience in broad administration support, facility or fleet management.
• Experience in general office management, including record-keeping and scheduling.
• Detail-oriented with strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication skills with stakeholders.
• Tech-savvy and early adopter of new systems.
• Willingness to learn workplace health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Support the Site Lead to ensure smooth and safe operation of DOC premises.
• Serve as main site contact for office and facility issues.
• Oversee general office management tasks and day-to-day operations.
• Ensure pool vehicles are serviced and compliant (services, WOFs).

Skills

Administration support

Facility management

Fleet management

Office management

Record-keeping

Scheduling

Stakeholder communication

Tech-savvy

Health & safety

Job description

• 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

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 at 11:59 pm on Wednesday 18 November 2026. This advert may close early, so please apply promptly