Team Leader Project Delivery (Fixed Term or Secondment)

ORC partnership; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 112,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work opportunities

Life Insurance

5 weeks annual leave

Superannuation

Competitive remuneration packages

Job summary

The Otago Regional Council (ORC) invites applications for a Team Leader Project Delivery in Dunedin on a fixed term or secondment basis, full time (37.5 hours per week).

Lead a team of Project Delivery Specialists, manage key projects across biosecurity, freshwater and biodiversity, and build strong partnerships with iwi and runaka to deliver Otago’s environmental outcomes.

Qualifications

• Qualification in environmental management or related sciences field.
• Project management experience in relevant environmental projects.
• 5 years’ experience leading a team within environmental functions.
• 10 years’ experience in roles with project management.
• Proven ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team to ensure activities align with ORC goals.
• Support programmes, projects and initiatives for freshwater, biodiversity and biosecurity.
• Develop and implement projects supporting environmental outcomes.
• Foster iwi partnerships and runaka engagement.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Stakeholder relationships

Environmental awareness

Strategic alignment

Education

Environmental management degree

Project management qualification

Job description

Te whakaaetaka me te tautukuka Consents and Compliance

Team Leader Project Delivery (Fixed Term or Secondment)

If you have strong project management experience and enjoy leading a team, then this is the role for you!

At the Otago Regional Council (ORC), our mission is protecting, connecting and enhancing Otago's environment, now and for the future - Mou, moku, mo tatou, For you, for me, for us. To be sure we can deliver on our responsibilities, we are evolving as an organisation, and we're not overstating when we say we have some really big targets to reach. We need the right people, in the right roles, to help us to get there.

We think Otago's a pretty special place. It covers a vast area - the third largest local government region in New Zealand. Those who call Otago home enjoy access to mountains, coastal lowlands, dramatic rivers, and wild beaches. Our environment here is part of who we are, and at ORC, we work each day to look after it.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Team Leader Project Delivery to join our Environmental Implementation team on a fixed term or secondment, full time (37.5 hours per week) basis, in our busy Dunedin office.

The purpose of this position is for the development and management of key projects to improve Otago’s environment and leading a team of Project Delivery Specialists. These projects are those which are being delivered by the Environmental Implementation at Otago Regional Council and are in respect to biosecurity, freshwater and biodiversity

As a Team Leader Project Delivery, you will be responsible for:

• Leading the team to ensure their work programmes and activities are aligned with the strategic goals of ORC
• Supporting the team to implement programmes, projects and initiatives that restore and enhance Otago’s environmental in relation to freshwater, biodiversity and biosecurity
• Developing and implement projects that support freshwater, biodiversity, and biosecurity outcomes through beyond-regulation responses to regional and national policies, plans and strategies
• Supporting the Manager Environmental Implementation in fostering iwi partnerships and runaka engagement

If you have strong project management experience and enjoy leading a team, then this is the role for you!

About You

Our ideal candidate will have:

• A qualification in environmental management, or closely related sciences field and/or a project management qualification
• 10 years’ experience in roles with relevant experience in the field of project management
• 5 years’ experience in leading a team within environmental functions
• Proven experience in project management and technical skills
• Demonstrated ability to relationship building and working in partnerships with internal and external stakeholders

We recognise and celebrate diversity within Team ORC and are committed to providing a work environment that supports inclusion and equal opportunities. We actively encourage applications from anyone who will live our values of MANA- We influence with respect and integrity, TIKA- We do the right thing and do things right and AROHA- We show that that we care.

To support our diverse and capable team, we're pleased to offer enhanced benefits such as:

• Flexible work opportunities
• Life Insurance
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Superannuation
• Competitive remuneration packages

At ORC, we value diversity, and the different strengths people bring. We can provide flexible recruitment options such as virtual interviews, online kōrero, or whānau-inclusive interviews. If you would like to have whānau support with you during your interview, just let us know—we welcome it!

Learn more about who we are — join our online whānau! Follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook to see what life at ORC is like.

All candidates require the right to work in New Zealand.

For further information, please contact [e-mail]

Department

Compensation

Annual Package NZD $111,598.00 - $131,292.00