Te Anau-Based Ranger Project Lead: Heritage & Visitors

New Zealand Government Joba; Te Anau; On-site; NZD 69,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Conservation (DOC) is seeking a Ranger - Project Lead, Heritage and Visitors in Te Anau to drive the delivery of operational initiatives that protect and enhance regional assets and infrastructure.

You will lead the Region's Fit-for-Purpose programme, coordinate cross-functional teams, manage plans, budgets, risks, and report progress while building strong relationships with iwi, communities, contractors, and partner organisations.

Qualifications

• Experience leading or coordinating projects from planning to reporting.
• Ability to manage priorities within timeframes and budgets.
• Experience with conservation operations or asset maintenance is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of operational initiatives and infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to achieve outcomes.
• Provide leadership in the field and foster a positive team environment.
• Develop project plans, timelines, budgets, and risk assessments.
• Monitor progress and report milestones and performance.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues, and opportunities.
• Support continuous improvement and effective delivery practices.

Skills

Conservation management

Project delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Communication

Tools

Project management software

Job description

The Department of Conservation (DOC) is seeking a Ranger - Project Lead, Heritage and Visitors in Te Anau to drive the delivery of operational initiatives that protect and enhance regional assets and infrastructure.

You will lead the Region's Fit-for-Purpose programme, coordinate cross-functional teams, manage plans, budgets, risks, and report progress while building strong relationships with iwi, communities, contractors, and partner organisations.