• Permanent full-time role based in Turangi.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel, spending periods of time away from home (a full driver licence is required).

At Ngā Whenua Rāhui, we work to create an environment where you'll thrive as part of a whānau committed to the kaupapa of Māori succeeding as Māori. You'll take pride in the work that you do, because you know it matters.
We put nature and people at the heart of our mahi, guided by te reo Māori, te ao Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Mō tēnei tūranga | About the role
We have a vacancy for an experienced Team Leader for the role Team Lead Regional Operations. The role will lead regional operations ensuring operational workplans and strategic priorities of Ngā Whenua Rāhui that support integration of environmental and cultural outcomes at place.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
We are looking for someone who is skilled at inspiring, motivating and directing teams, and who enjoys making connections with others.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Excellent people management skills and a strong drive for results through collaboration.
• Knowledge and experience of conservation management, including natural and cultural heritage, and landowner aspirations.
• High standard of written and oral communication.
• Highly skilled at inspiring others to act.
• Knowledge of whānau, hapū and iwi dynamics.
• A high level of knowledge and experience in pest control methods for predator, ungulate and plant pests.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel.
• Strong focus on health, safety and wellbeing.
• Full New Zealand driver licence.

Ideally you will have:

• A high level of confidence in Tikanga Māori.
• Current First Aid Certificate.
• Knowledge of the Ngā Whenua Rāhui Fund and its relevance to Māori landowners.
• Technologically savvy.
• Flexibility and willingness to spend periods of time away from home.

If you feel that you have any other skills that align with this position, please indicate these in your cover letter.
The successful applicant will need to demonstrate their ability to network and connect with whanāu/hapū/iwi and other agencies across the Ngā Whenua Rāhui Southwest regional rohe of the North Island and South Island.

Tono ināianei | Apply now
Apply online via the advert with a CV and cover letter that highlights your relevant skills, experience and motivation for joining Ngā Whenua Rāhui; direct/emailed applications will not be accepted. Due to the high volume of applications, we cannot provide feedback to those not shortlisted.
If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please do let us know.
The salary range for this position is $92,450 – $116,985 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 covers the whole period of employment.
Recruitment agencies: please note, due to high volumes we are not engaging with recruitment agencies for this role.
Rā katinga | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Monday, 21 October 2024
Me he pātai anō | For further enquiries contact Whakarae Henare at whenare@doc.govt.nz
Taupānga | Job reference: DOC/1822419
To learn more about Ngā Whenua Rāhui, visit Ngā Whenua Rāhui: Funding (doc.govt.nz)
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