Supervisor

at  Department of Conservation

• Are you a natural organiser who loves working with others and coordinating teams and large work programs?
• 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?
• The salary range for this position is $79,656 to $100,639
• Permanent, full-time position based in Pipiriki with accommodation available.
  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 spaces and species across Aotearoa.
  Tangata whenua are inextricably linked to the whenua and te taiao, and we desire a future where whānau, hapū and iwi can thrive in their role as rangatira and kaitiaki.
  Tō tātou taiāo. Tō tātou hītori. He tāonga tūturu nō Aotearoa. Maioha rawatia. Poipoia rawatia. Tukua.
  Our nature. Our history. It’s New Zealand’s unique legacy. Enjoy it. Enrich it. Pass it on.
  He angitūtanga | About the role
  The Supervisor Biodiversity is a unique and exciting role that forms part of the district leadership team. It is responsible for the leadership and delivery of the biodiversity work program for the Whanganui National Park and surrounding areas within our District.
  You will supervise and manage a team, planning and organising the work program that encompasses the Whanganui National Park and traversing the iconic Whanganui River to protect the unique landscape of Te Awa Tupua.
  A major component of your work will be helping your team to develop and succeed in their own work. In this Supervisor position, you need to have an eye for detail, a willingness to work towards continuous improvement, and plenty of drive and initiative. Above all, the health, safety, and wellbeing of staff will be your highest priority.

THE POSITION WILL BE FOCUSSED 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
  As the Supervisor for the Biodiversity team you ideally have an interest in delivering on conservation values, that are for the long-term improvements of our flora and fauna.
  We’re looking for a positive, outgoing personality, someone who enjoys working within a close-knit team. Your ability to think strategically and act operationally will contribute to the successful planning and delivery of work programs across the district and includes a natural ability to switch between tasks effortlessly.
  There can be times when the workload will be high so you will need to be able to remain calm and focused and work well under pressure, you will be confident interacting with people from all walks of life. Having an understand of the Iwi partners in the Whanganui district, te reo and tikanga maori could be advantageous to building those relationships to integrate amongst the local communities to understand their values with our work.

Please refer the Job description for details