Site Support Officer (Part-Time)

Department of Conservation - Te Papa Atawhai; Auckland; On-site; NZD 66,000 - 77,000; Part time

Job summary

Department of Conservation - Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) seeks an Auckland Inner Islands Site Support Officer to provide administration, facilities and fleet support across Hauturu, Kawau, Motuora, Tiritiri Matangi, Motutapu, Motuihe and Devonport.

The role is 0.5FTE, based in Auckland with day-to-day coordination across island sites, helping teams stay compliant and well-equipped to achieve conservation outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in broad administration support, property/facilities or fleet management.
• Experience coordinating contractors, schedules, records and logistics across multiple sites.
• Detail-oriented problem solver with strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with diverse people.
• Tech-savvy and quick to adopt new systems and technologies.
• Proactive with a continuous improvement mindset to find more efficient ways to work.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Site Lead with day-to-day coordination of premises and facilities, including responding to site issues and arranging routine maintenance.
• Being the go-to person for general office management and day-to-day administrative support.
• Coordinating fleet compliance and administration (vehicle checks, registrations, servicing, WOFs, 6-month LUV checks) and maintaining fleet records.
• Coordinating vehicle transport and servicing logistics for island-based fleet (barge transport, service providers, vehicle movements, biosecurity).
• Supporting property and staff accommodation administration, property records, and Healthy Homes compliance where applicable.
• Supporting site health and safety requirements (safety drills, inductions, ACC audits).
• Undertaking other ad hoc site support tasks related to property, fleet, facilities and admin.

Skills

Administration support

Facilities management

Fleet management

Contractor coordination

Organisational skills

Relationship building

Tech-savvy

Continuous improvement

Job description

About the role

Play a vital role supporting conservation work across iconic inner Hauraki Gulf islands. Work in a unique multi-island environment with diverse teams and programmes. Be the go-to person for smooth, safe and well-run site operations. Join a purpose-driven organisation making real environmental impact every day. Fixed-term 6 month November - April 2027, part-time 0.5FTE role based in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland Office. The salary range for this position is $65,590 - $76,589 (pro-rata). Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Tūroa Mō te tūranga.

Auckland Inner Islands Site Support Officer

The Auckland Inner Islands Site Support Officer plays a key role in supporting the Hauraki Gulf Inner Islands team, providing essential administrative, logistical, property and fleet support across offices located on Hauturu, Kawau, Motuora. Tiritiri Matangi, and Motutapu Islands, Motuihe and Devonport. This is a unique opportunity to work across multiple island sites while supporting a diverse range of biodiversity, visitor, heritage and community programmes. You'll help keep our operations (property and fleet) running smoothly and safely, ensuring our teams have what they need to deliver meaningful conservation outcomes. This includes supporting day-to-day coordination across Hauraki Gulf Island sites and accommodation and managing practical fleet administration across multiple island locations.

• Supporting the Site Lead with the day-to-day coordination of DOC premises and facilities, including responding to site issues, arranging routine maintenance, coordinating contractor access and ensuring identified facility matters are followed through.
• Being the go-to person for general office management and day-to-day administrative support.
• Coordinating fleet compliance and administration to help ensure DOC vehicles are fit for purpose and maintained as required, including bi-monthly vehicle checks, registrations, servicing, WOFs or 6-monthly LUV safety checks, maintaining fleet records and following up any identified issues.
• Coordinating vehicle transport and servicing logistics for island-based fleet, including arranging barge transport, working with approved service providers, coordinating vehicle movements and supporting biosecurity requirements when vehicles move on and off islands.
• Supporting property and staff accommodation administration, including maintaining relevant property records and compliance documentation, supporting requirements such as Healthy Homes where applicable, and coordinating administrative follow-up with contractors or relevant internal teams.
• Supporting site health and safety requirements, including safety and fire drills, site inductions, scheduled checks and ACC safety audits.
• Undertaking other ad hoc site support tasks related to property, fleet, facilities and operational administration as required.

Please note: This role is 0.5FTE. Days/ Hours to be negotiated between hiring manager and successful candidate.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

• Experience in a broad administration support, property/facilities or fleet management role.
• Experience coordinating contractors, compliance schedules, records and logistics across multiple sites would be an advantage.
• A detail-oriented problem solver with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities with ease.
• Can build relationships and work collaboratively with a range of people.
• Tech-savvy and an early adopter of new systems and technologies.
• You bring a proactive approach and a continuous improvement mindset, always looking for more efficient ways to get things done.

Our Values

At The Department of Conservation, everyone's journey is unique. Every purpose, personal. That's why we believe your career should be more than a role… it should be a path that reflects who you are, what you value, and the difference you want to make. Here, you'll find more than a workplace. You'll find a team united and guided by values that matter: Integrity, because trust and honesty are non-negotiable Empowerment, because when we lift each other, we all rise higher Connection, because collaboration sparks progress Achievement, because results mean more when they create real impact. This is a place where nature thrives because people do.

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.

The salary range for this position is $65,590 - $76,589 (pro-rata) with the starting salary of the successful applicant based on their relevant skills and experience. Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory – this includes holding a valid work visa that covers the whole period of employment.

Applications close at 11.59pm Tuesday 6 October 2026, this advert may close early, so please apply promptly.

For further enquiries, please contact Kat Lane, Operations Manager, [e-mail]

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.