Cultural Conservation Lead

5 days ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Department Of Conservation Full time

About Us

The Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai serves to protect and restore nature across Aotearoa.

Job Description

As a National Heritage Project Manager, you will play a key role in supporting, leading and delivering regional heritage projects across the country.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversight of national project reporting for the National Cultural Heritage Fund
  • Leadership of the planning, management and successful delivery of significant regional heritage projects
  • SUPPORTING RANGER PROJECT LEAD HERITAGE STAFF AND REGIONAL TEAMS IN THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES FOR MANAGING HERITAGE PROJECTS

Requirements

We are looking for a highly organised and motivated individual with:

  • Proven significant experience in project management with a working knowledge of different methodologies such as Prince2 and PMP
  • Demonstrable experience in supporting others with solid information, being the go-to person when required
  • Expertise in their field; you may have been an SME in your previous role
  • Excellent engagement and communication abilities with experience working with whanau, hapu and iwi
  • A solid understanding of heritage conservation principles, policies and best practices
  • Experience in managing budgets, reporting and project governance
  • Proficient user of MS Office and relevant project management tools
  • A passion for Te Papa Atawhai's kaupapa is essential as well as an understanding of the Maori Crown relationship and the ability to apply, or willingness to learn, tikanga and te reo Maori in the workplace


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