Biodiversity Coordinator

Make a meaningful impact on conservation outcomes in the Chathams Wairarapa District?
- Bring your strategic thinking to the prioritisation, allocation and delivery of biodiversty work.
- Salary range $68,535 to $86,423 depending on skills and experience.
- Permanent, full-time role based in Masterton.

**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 spaces and species across Aotearoa.
Tangata whenua are inextricably linked to the whenua and te taiao, and we desire a future where whānau, hapū and iwi can thrive in their role as rangatira and kaitiaki.
Tō tātou taiāo. Tō tātou hītori. He tāonga tūturu nō Aotearoa. Maioha rawatia. Poipoia rawatia. Tukua.
Our nature. Our history. It's New Zealand's unique legacy. Enjoy it. Enrich it. Pass it on.
He angitūtanga | About the role
We are seeking a positive and self-motivated leader to join our team as a Biodiversity Coordinator, focused on supporting the systems and processed for prioritisation, allocation, delivery and review of biodiversity work across the Chathams Wairarapa District.
As Biodiversity Coordinator you will monitor and report on budgets and be involved in bigger picture planning and collaboration with the Biodiversity Senior Ranger.
You will assist with monitoring and review of non-financial information, monitoring performance and identifying emerging issues. This role will also require you to provide advice to Rangers to facilitate the consistent capture and recommendation of work which is aligned with the annual work plan.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
The successful applicant will have experience in project management and a good understanding of procurement processes. If you have the following attributes, we are keen to hear from you:

- Understanding of biodiversity conservation management principles, and DOC biodiversity direction and field operations
- Good analytical skills, identifies anomalies and issues, recommends solutions
- Understanding of financial processes and ways to use resources efficiently
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Proven high level experience with Microsoft Office suite, GIS and other systems
- Outstanding planning and organisational skills, with attention to detail and commitment to achieving team objectives
- A strong commitment to health and safety work practices
- Good financial management and proven ability to work within a budget
- Working in partnership with community groups, volunteers, iwi, whānau, and hapū
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Embrace Tikanga Māori cultural perspectives and values
- Full New Zealand Driver's Licence
- Ability to occasionally travel to Chatham Islands

**Desirable**:

- A tertiary qualification, or equivalent experience and achievements, in conservation/ecology/biology.
- Current first Aid certificate
- Firearms Licence

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.
If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please do 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 11:59 pm on Wednesday 16 October 2024
**Taupānga | Job reference**: DOC/1814444