Ranger Project Lead Heritage

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Would you enjoy a role that combines office and field work?
• The salary range for this position is $68,535 to $86,423- flexible working supported.
• Permanent, full-time. Murihiku/ Invercargill location.

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

This is a new position within the team, where you will collaborate with our Senior Ranger – Heritage and Visitors, Senior Heritage Advisor, and Supervisor- Heritage and Visitors to develop a strategic work program for delivery. Your primary focus will be leading the implementation of funded heritage protection initiatives, ensuring their successful execution.

The position will be focussed on:

• Carrying out work at place aimed at maintaining or improving the condition of ‘places of heritage work'. This could include:
• Undertaking hands-on heritage maintenance work.
• Supporting baseline recording of heritage assets.
• Undertaking audits and inventory & data management.
• Providing support to the Senior Ranger– Heritage and Visitors and SHA with the scoping, planning, and delivery of heritage projects. This could include:
• Leading the delivery of funded heritage projects including contractor management, working with consultants, tracking project deliverables & budgets.
• Scoping potential future heritage projects, developing business cases & applying for funding.
• Working with community groups that want to undertake heritage work.
• Help develop & deliver heritage training initiatives.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

If you have some of following, we are keen to hear from you:

• Knowledge and/or practical skills in heritage management practices & techniques.
• Ability to lead the development of detailed strategic work plans.
• Project and contractor management experience.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and oral communication abilities.
• Proven expertise in relationship management and stakeholder influence, including working with Māori and iwi communities.
• Valid driver licence.

Desirable:

• Background in grant writing.
• Relevant tertiary qualification.

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

Depending on the volume of applications received, we may close this advertisement early, please submit your application as soon as possible.

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.

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

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.

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

Due to high volumes, we are not engaging with recruitment agencies for this role.  

Rā katinga | Applications close at 11:59pm on Wednesday, 23 April

Me he pātai anō | For further enquiries, please feel free to contact Jono Airey, Supervisor at jairey@doc.govt.nz or +64 27 216 8947

Taupānga | Job reference: DOC/1852241