Principal Ranger | Tūtei Mātāmua

• Champion conservation success through strong leadership and collaboration

• Permanent role | Salary range - $92,912 - $117,570

• Tauranga Based

• Lead diverse teams delivering meaningful conservation outcomes

Lead conservation delivery and people as a Principal Ranger, building strong partnerships to achieve regional outcomes.

Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Tūroa

Mō te tūranga | About the role

The Department of Conservation protects and manages Aotearoa New Zealand's natural and historic heritage for the benefit of present and future generations. As part of this, the Regional Operations Group delivers the frontline conservation work that protects and enhances the places, species, and ecosystems entrusted to DOC.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Principal Ranger is a key operational leadership role responsible for leading district-based teams and supporting the effective delivery of priority work programmes that achieve meaningful conservation outcomes across the Eastern North Island region.

The position will be focussed on:

• Recruiting and onboarding staff and building a positive and collaborative team environment

• Planning, scheduling and assigning work, ensuring tasks are delivered within timelines and budget

• Being part of the District Leadership Team and contributing to decisions around resources and priorities

• Understanding and respecting the importance of the work for Māori/ iwi, fostering positive working relationships to reach mutually beneficial outcomes

• Managing budgets and financials; tracking outputs, outcomes, and risks

• Collaborate across internal teams and with our community partners

• Lead by example by building strong relationships and consistently acting with integrity in everything you do

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Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

If you have some of the following, we are keen to hear from you:

• an experienced people leader who is skilled at empowering, motivating, and creating a positive team culture

• strong financial and resource management skills

• comfortable in operational field delivery

• A strong and proactive communicator and collaborator, you build strong internal and external relationships with ease

• project and contract management experience

• ability to work alongside whānau, hapū, iwi collaboratively and effectively, as well as the community, businesses, and others.

He aha ngā pāinga mōu? | What’s in it for you?

DOC is committed to a culture where everyone can participate, thrive, and grow. We’re driven by our values and behaviours, and are working towards being an organisation that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive by default.

Want to know more?

Tonoa inaiānei | Apply now

Apply online with your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and motivation. We’re unable to accept emailed applications or provide feedback to applicants not shortlisted.

If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, let us know and we’ll try to accommodate.

Salary: $93,656 - $118,510, depending on skills and experience.

Eligibility: You must hold a valid NZ work visa that covers the duration of employment.

Please note, we are not engaging with recruitment agencies for this role. 

Rā whakakapi | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Tuesday 18th August. This advert may close early, so please apply promptly

Me he pātai anō, whakapā mai | For further enquiries, please contact Jessyca Bernard, Operations Manager, [email protected]