Heritage Project Leader

1 week ago

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Department of Conservation (DOC) Full time
Job Description

This role involves leading and managing significant heritage projects that make a lasting impact on the conservation of New Zealand's cultural heritage.

You will be responsible for:

  • Oversight of national project reporting for the National Cultural Heritage Fund, ensuring progress tracking, risk identification, escalation to relevant teams, and compliance with procurement, project management, and heritage policies and guidelines.
  • Leading the planning, management, and successful delivery of major regional heritage projects.
  • Providing guidance and support to regional teams in their responsibilities for managing heritage projects.
  • Maintaining collaborative relationships internally and externally to achieve project outcomes.
  • Managing budgets, resources, and timelines to ensure projects are delivered effectively.

To succeed in this role, you will require:

  • Significant experience in project management, including knowledge of methodologies such as Prince2 and PMP.
  • Demonstrable expertise in supporting others with solid information and being the go-to person when required.
  • Excellent engagement and communication abilities, with experience working with whānau, hapū, and iwi.
  • A solid understanding of heritage conservation principles, policies, and best practices.
  • Experience in managing budgets, reporting, and project governance.
  • Proficiency in MS Office and relevant project management tools.
  • A passion for DOC's mission and an understanding of the Māori Crown relationship, with the ability to apply or willingness to learn tikanga and te reo Māori in the workplace.

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