Operations Manager

5 days ago


Whanganui, New Zealand Department Of Conservation Full time

* Lead a large team managing Tongariro National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
* Visionary leadership role, making a difference in conservation and preserving New Zealand's unique legacy.
* Full time, permanent role, based in Whakapapa Village and Ohakune offices.
Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Turoa The Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and restore nature across Aotearoa.
When nature thrives, we all thrive.
He angitutanga | About the role 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 focussed 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.
Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience 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 time 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.
Nga ahuatanga kei a matou | 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 inaianei | Apply now 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.
For further enquiries contact on Damian Coutts at ****** or Alana Best at ******.
Job reference: DOC/1834648


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