Team Lead Core Skills Delivery

• Are you passionate about developing the capabilities of a team and enhancing conservation skills across DOC?
• Salary range between $108,617 - $137,645 depending on skills and experience.
• Permanent role, Wellington location preference but open to other locations.

 

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.

Our People and Culture story... The P&C group is embarking on an exciting transformational journey, driving a new strategic direction and ways of working and fostering collaboration both within P&C and throughout the organisation.

Our success is driven by a strong DOC culture, and we have now launched our new values and behaviours that will guide how we work together in 2025 and beyond. We are committed to weaving these values into our systems and processes, making them a central part of our everyday work. Our focus on leadership development will ensure that our leaders not only model these values but also bring them to life with their teams, supported by senior leadership every step of the way.

As part of our digital transformation, we are also launching a new Human Resources Information System (HRIS) that will deliver a fundamental change in the way People and Culture services are delivered, streamlining and improving our systems for a more efficient future.

 

He angitūtanga | About the role

Are you an experienced leader passionate about training excellence and developing team capabilities? We are looking for a credible and experienced leader to oversee the delivery of core conservation skills training and drive capability-building initiatives across DOC.

In this role, you will lead a dispersed team of professionals, ensure high-quality training delivery, and foster a collaborative, results-driven environment. If you are someone who thrives in complex environments, can drive consistent service delivery, and can gets results, we want to hear from you!

The position will be focussed on:

• Leading a dedicated and skilled team to ensure effective learning delivery across the organisation.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, including senior leaders and geographically dispersed teams, to drive consistent training uptake.
• Stewardship and management of a range of foundational and core learning programmes across DOC.
• Managing the systems and processes used to deliver learning – including people systems, delivery resourcing, learning communication channels, and technology systems (LMS etc) Supporting the team to design plan, , and execute training events, ensuring effective resource allocation and smooth program flow.
• Ensuring training accessibility and engagement for a geographically diverse workforce.
• Overseeing team performance management, coaching, and development for continuous growth.
• Engaging with Māori partners and incorporating co-design processes where appropriate.
• Engage with a diverse range of stakeholders within the business and external training partners to ensure high quality learning delivery.
• Evaluating and reporting on programme results on a regular schedule

 

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

Our ideal candidate will have proven leadership experience and a strong background in program delivery and training, combined with a practical, hands-on approach to learning. Whether you come from an operational background with field skills and training experience, or a project management background with expertise in planning, executing, and allocating resources for training events, we'd love to hear from you.

Experience in setting up training programs, managing their flow, and ensuring smooth delivery to meet objectives will be key to your success in this role.

In addition, you will bring;

• Expertise in mentoring, coaching, and developing a team.
• A strong service design and delivery mindset – ensuring engagement in learning experiences is simple, accessible and consistent.
• Business partnering and advisory skills, with experience engaging diverse stakeholders.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, high-performance team culture.
• Familiarity with Māori perspectives and experience engaging with iwi and Māori communities.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results on time and within budget.
• Experience rolling out training programs, particularly in operational or field environments, and managing stakeholder relationships to ensure uptake.
• Comfort with modern systems, including a Learning Management System (LMS), and adaptability to new technologies.
• Practical and agile mindset, able to navigate challenges of a large, geographically dispersed workforce and deliver results efficiently.

 

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | 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.

 

Tono ināianei | 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 throughout the recruitment process, please do let us know.

The salary range for this position is $108,617 - 137,645 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.

Due to high volumes, we are not engaging with recruitment agencies for this role. 

 

Rā katinga | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Thursday, 13 February 2025.

Me he pātai anō | For further enquiries, please feel free to contact Aleena Antony, Senior Recruitment Advisor at aantony@doc.govt.nz.

Taupānga | Job reference: DOC/1841835