Ranger Project Lead Heritage

• If you're motivated by meaningful mahi, collaboration, and delivering results that help protect the heritage of Aotearoa, we want to hear from you!
• The salary range for this position is $68,535 to $86,423.
• Permanent, full-time role- flexible working supported.
• Nelson is the preferred location, with consideration given to other Northern South Island regional offices if space allows.

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.

He angitūtanga | About the role

You'll collaborate with the district staff, Senior Ranger Heritage and Visitors, and Senior Heritage Advisor to develop a strategic work program for delivery as part of a new regional team of delivery experts. Your primary focus will be leading the implementation of funded heritage protection initiatives across the Northern South Island (NSI) District.

As part of a delivery focussed hands-on-team the work will extend beyond strictly heritage projects to include general visitor and capital delivery projects, providing a wide breath on challenging work.

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 and data management.
• providing support to the Senior Heritage Advisor 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 and budgets.
• scoping potential future heritage projects, developing business cases and applying for funding
• working with community groups that want to undertake heritage work
• help develop and deliver heritage training initiatives.

• providing support to the districts, Senior Visitor Advisor and Planning and Performance Manager in leading the delivery of a wide range of conservation projects as part of a skilled regional delivery team.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

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

• Knowledge of heritage management practices with experience overseeing operational maintenance.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to interpret and apply technical advice.
• Experience in project management.
• The ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Collaborative open and honest approach to dealing with others.
• Strong risk management awareness and a proactive approach to health and safety.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines and priorities.
• A valid full New Zealand driver licence.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of the Northern South Island Region.

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

Depending on the volume of applications received, we may close this advertisement early, please submit your application as soon as possible.

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 let us know.

The salary range for this position is $68,535 to $86,423 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 Tuesday, 29 April 2025.

Me he pātai anō | For further enquiries, please feel free to contact Phil Crawford, Regional Planning and Performance Manager (NSI) at pcrawford@doc.govt.nz 

Taupānga | Job reference: DOC/1854944