Ranger Project Lead Heritage at Department of Conservation | Te Papa Atawhai

Hokitika, West Coast, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 May, 26

Salary

87265.0

Posted On

15 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Heritage Management, Strategic Work Plans, Project Management, Contractor Management, Problem-Solving, Communication, Relationship Management, Stakeholder Influence, Working With Maori, Driving Licence, Back Country Experience, Grant Writing, Tertiary Qualification, Carpentry, Construction, Data Management

Industry

Government Administration

Description

• Lead heritage projects & develop heritage work plans for the 4 districts in the Western South Island. • Ideal mix of field (30%) and office (70%) based work. • Full-time permanent role based out of the Hokitika District Office • Salary: $68,878 to $87,265- flexible working supported 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 across Aotearoa. When nature thrives, we all thrive. Ko tā Te Papa Atawhai he tiaki, he whakarauora anō hoki i te taiao puta noa i Aotearoa. He oranga taiao, he oranga tangata. Mō te tūranga | About the role The key purpose of this role is to lead the delivery of funded heritage protection initiatives. This is a new role in DOC, so the ideal candidate is someone able to work collaboratively with Principal Rangers, the Senior Heritage Advisor (SHA) and District Teams to develop a strategic work program that they can then deliver. The position will be focussed on: Carrying out work at place aimed at maintaining or improving the condition of ‘places of heritage work’. This could include: Undertaking hands-on heritage maintenance work Supporting baseline recording of heritage assets Undertaking audits and inventory & data management Providing support to the Principal Rangers, and SHA with the scoping, planning, and delivery of heritage projects. This could include: Leading the delivery of funded heritage projects including contractor management, working with consultants, tracking project deliverables & budgets. Scoping potential future heritage projects, developing business cases & applying for funding. Working with community groups that want to undertake heritage work. Help develop & deliver heritage training initiatives. Click here for the Role Description Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience If you have some of following, we are keen to hear from you: Knowledge and/or practical skills in heritage management practices & techniques Ability to lead the development of detailed strategic work plans Project and contractor management experience Creative problem-solving skills Strong written and oral communication abilities Proven expertise in relationship management and stakeholder influence, including working with Māori and iwi communities. Valid driving licence Experience in the back country and working in remote locations. Desirable: Background in grant writing Relevant tertiary qualification Carpentry or construction background Knowledge of the Western South Island Region. He aha ngā pāinga mōu? | 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. We support flexible work arrangements for our kaimahi who are working in a wide variety of roles and locations across Aotearoa. Flexible options will be considered based on your role and in discussion with your leader. Tonoa inaiānei | Apply now Apply online with a CV and cover letter that highlights your relevant skills, experience and motivation for joining Te Papa Atawhai. Please note, due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to accept direct or emailed applications and provide feedback to those not shortlisted. If you require any accommodations or adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. The salary range for this position is $68,878 to $87,265 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 overs the whole period of employment. Rā whakakapi | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Sunday, 1 March Depending on the volume of applications received, we may close this advertisement early, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Me he pātai anō, whakapā mai | For further enquiries, please contact Tony Thrupp, Principal Ranger, at tthrupp@doc.govt.nz or +64 278079110 Please note that we have replaced our previous recruitment system with Workday, you will need to create a new Candidate Home account when applying for new roles. The Department of Conservation is a great place to work for anyone who is passionate about nature and the environment. Our people are responsible for caring for our land, water and native species. Spread throughout the country, they ensure that nature can thrive. They perform a huge range of tasks in roles from technical specialists to support staff and frontline rangers. Read more about Our role: About us

Responsibilities

The primary purpose of this new role is to lead the delivery of funded heritage protection initiatives by developing a strategic work program in collaboration with Principal Rangers and the Senior Heritage Advisor. Responsibilities include hands-on maintenance, asset recording, project delivery including contractor management, scoping future projects, and engaging with community groups.