Supervisor

Are you a natural organiser who loves working with others and coordinating teams and large work programmes? Are you looking for an interesting new challenge that offers the chance to contribute to conservation and the protection of New Zealand's unique natural environment?

Take advantage of a range of development and training opportunities across the organisation

4 weeks + 3 days annual leave per year, flexible working options

Permanent full time, Rotorua location

Toitū te marae a Tāne, toitū te marae a Tangaroa, toitū te tangata

If the land is well and the sea is well, the people will thrive

He angitūtanga | About the role

An exciting opportunity has become available in the Whangārei District. We are looking for a dedicated and collaborative individual to join our team who feels inspired, day in, day out and connected to our united purpose: Papatūānuku Thrives.

As our next Supervisor you'll report to the local Operations Manager. You'll lead, coach, and inspire your team of rangers; assign, monitor and review work with your team and foster a great working culture. Your passion for making a positive impact for conservation will shine through, inspiring your team to continuously strive to deliver great environmental outcomes.

As a key part of the district's leadership team, you will lead your team of Rangers to deliver the district's local body work programme within the Rotorua area.

Above all, the health, safety, and wellbeing of staff will be your highest priority. This is a full time, permanent role.

**The position will be focused on**:
Ensuring the work your team is carrying out is sized correctly for their capacity and delivered efficiently

Coaching your team and inspiring a positive work culture within your team

Establishing and growing positive working relationships within the local community including whānau, hapū, and iwi

Communicating with a wide range of people at various levels throughout the organisation and externally

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

A natural people leader who is passionate about supporting a positive team culture. You may be out in the field with the team, incorporating a ‘management-by-walk-about' approach to your work. You will have great communication and engagement skills allowing a heightened sense of self-awareness and emotional intelligence. You will know how to engage effectively with Manawhenua and show a willingness to learn karakia, pepeha and local tikanga to develop your capability in this area, allowing you to work effectively with whānau, hapū, and iwi.

If you have the following skills and experience, we are keen to hear from you:
Proven leadership abilities and able to mentor and manage staff

Understanding of the concerns and aspirations of tangata whenua and iwi in relation to conservation and treaty settlements

An understanding and connection to Te Ao Māori, tikanga and whakapapa

Commitment to excellence - sets high personal and professional standards; assumes responsibility and accountability for the success of the team

Excellent communication skills - articulate and confident to engage with a diverse range of people from different backgrounds

Strong computer literacy, proficiency in the use of Word, Excel, and cloud-based computing

Proven health and safety focus and visitor risk identification and management

Full drivers' licence

Ko ngā hua | What we offer

We take pride in enabling our people to bring their unique perspectives to mahi, in pursuit of our collective aspirations. Our commitment to well-being and professional development includes:
Informal flexible working options available when the field teams do not require direct supervision in the office. Exact days will depend on the movements of field staff.

**DOC perks**: Free accommodation in our backcountry huts and campsites, visitor centres product discounts, outdoor apparel and gear discounts (including Bivouac Outdoor, Macpac, Mountain Avenue )

Opportunity to develop and grow your skills within the group and wider organisation

Te Pukenga Atawhai - Cultural Capability Development Programme

Active employee networks including Te Kāwai Aho Tapu - Māori Kaimahi Network, Rainbow Network

Active social clubs including Dragon Boating, lunchtime Netball, poetry competitions, movie/games/quiz nights, charity fundraisers

Check these out in more detail via Why work at DOC?

Mō mātou | About us

Te Papa Atawhai is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that represents the communities we serve, and to creating an inclusive workplace culture. Our Te Kaupapa behaviours of whakatīnanatia (we deliver), atawhaitia a Papatūānuku (we love nature), whakawhānaungatanga (we build relationships) and whakaauaha (we innovate) guide what we need to do for Papatūānuku to Thrive.

Mō te tīma | About the team

The Biodiversity Monitoring Team (BMT) is a national team with bases in Palmerston North, Rotorua, Hokitika and Invercargill and delivers