Ranger Project Lead Heritage and Visitors at Department of Conservation, Motueka

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Key selling points:

• Lead visitor asset projects and develop work plans for the Northern South Island Regional Operations Team
• Even mix of field and office-based work, changeable depending on the stages of the projects
• Full-time permanent role based out of Nelson or Motueka, with some regional travel

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.

He angitūtanga | About the role

We have an exciting, newly created role aimed at overseeing the delivery of low to medium size maintenance funding and projects to ensure that the Department's recreational assets remain fit for purpose. This incredibly varied work supports the whole Northern South Island region on projects alongside our existing local teams as well as co-ordinating contractors where required. This position will also work collaboratively with Senior Rangers Heritage and Visitors in the region, the Senior Visitor Advisor and Supervisors to develop a strategic work program that they can then deliver.

The position will be focussed on:

• Carrying out work at place aimed at maintaining or improving the condition of recreation assets. This could include:
  • undertaking hands-on visitor maintenance work
  • supporting baseline recording of visitor assets
  • undertaking audits and inventory & data management.
• Providing support to the Senior Rangers Heritage and Visitors and Senior Visitor Advisor with the scoping, planning, and delivery of heritage projects. This could include:
  • leading the delivery of funded visitor projects including contractor management, working with consultants, tracking project deliverables and budgets
  • scoping potential future visitor projects, developing business cases and applying for funding
  • working with community groups that want to undertake visitor work
  • Hhelp develop & deliver visitor training initiatives.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

We are looking for someone who enjoys working autonomously and can create and maintain effective relationships. If you have some of following, we are keen to hear from you:

• Knowledge and/or practical skills in recreation management practices & techniques.
• Project and contractor management experience.
• Ability to lead the development of detailed strategic work plans.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and oral communication abilities.
• An ability to understand and communicate technical information clearly
• Experience with procurement processes and systems
• Tech savvy skills and drive to learn new systems, including the ability to use computer databases and information systems. Existing knowledge of SAP advantageous.
• Strong focus and knowledge of Health and Safety, especially contractor management.
• Proven expertise in relationship management and stakeholder influence, including working with Māori and iwi communities.
• Full New Zealand driver's licence.

Desirable:

• Relevant tertiary qualification or experience in the construction industry.
• 4WD and experience working around helicopters.

Even if you don't tick all the boxes but believe your skills and experience closely align, then we still encourage you to apply.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What's in it for you?

DOC places importance on developing a culture where everyone can participate, thrive, and grow.  We're working towards being an organisation that is diverse, equitable and inclusive by default. 

You can learn more about what we offer here.

Tono ināianei | Apply now

Apply online with a CV and cover letter that highlights your relevant skills, experience and motivation for joining Te Papa Atawhai. Please note, due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to accept direct or emailed applications and provide feedback to those not shortlisted.

The salary range for this position is $68,535 to $86,423 with the starting salary of the successful applicant being based on their relevant skills and experience.

If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please do let us know.

Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory – this includes holding a valid work visa that overs the whole period of employment.

Rā katinga | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Wednesday, 12 February 2025

Me he pātai anō | For further enquiries, contact Phil Crawford, Regional Planning and Performance Manager, at pcrawford@doc.govt.nz

Taupānga | Job reference: DOC/1841016