Job OverviewLead a large team managing Tongariro National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This visionary leadership role makes a difference in conservation and preserves New Zealand's unique legacy. It is a full-time, permanent role based in Whakapapa Village and Ohakune offices.Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao TuroaThe Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and restore nature across Aotearoa. When nature thrives, we all thrive.This role presents a unique opportunity to join DOC, leading a passionate operations delivery team working across the extraordinary natural landscapes of Tongariro National Park.You will lead a team of supervisors and specialists that together deliver work programmes focused on Biodiversity, Heritage & Visitors, and Community. The Tongariro District is also home to some bespoke programmes given its unique location, including ski fields, local bodies, and volcanology.Key aspects of the role include:Leadership, fostering a high-performance culture through empowerment, mentoring, and team development.Strategy and planning, ensuring achievement of the highest priority conservation work at place.Operational excellence, championing a strong health and safety culture, continuous improvement, and achievement of operating disciplines to standard.Engagement with Tiriti Partners.We are seeking an exceptional leader with a proven track record managing large, multi-site operational teams in complex environments. You will be strategic and solution-focused, with a keen risk radar and the ability to influence a broad stakeholder base to deliver priority conservation outcomes.Your ability to inspire and motivate your team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture, will be key, along with your resilience and ability to thrive in times of change and ambiguity.Spanning diverse natural landscapes with multiple Tiriti Partners, this role requires a leader who can effectively engage and partner with iwi, hapu, and whanau to achieve conservation outcomes.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.Apply online with a CV and cover letter that highlights your relevant skills, experience, and motivation for joining Te Papa Atawhai.If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please do let us know.The starting salary of the successful applicant is 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 11:59 pm on Sunday, 12 January 2025.
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