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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in operational delivery and project management within wildlife management, including collaboration with stakeholders and adherence to health and safety systems. Proficient in data management and reporting, with a strong understanding of DOC processes and Māori Tikanga.
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Operational ManagementProject ManagementFirearms LicenseStakeholder EngagementHealth And Safety Compliance
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Hard Skills
Data ManagementTahr Control OperationsAerial Hunting System ImplementationContractor ManagementField Monitoring
Soft Skills
CollaborationCommunicationPeople SkillsResults-Driven
Tools & Technologies
Helicopter ServicesFirearmsAmmunition
Certifications & Qualifications
Firearms LicenseP EndorsementNZ Work Visa
Industry Keywords
DOC ProcessesWild Animal ManagementMāori TikangaTe Tiriti O WaitangiCommunity Engagement
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead operational delivery components within DOC’s tahr programme and associated wild animal management work
- Work with DOC teams on planning, implementation, and reporting for tahr management
- Work with recreational and commercial hunters and other external stakeholders to deliver collaborative tahr management operations
- Collect and collate tahr control operational data
- Procure contracted hunting services, helicopter services, firearms, and ammunition
- Implement DOC’s Safe Aerial Hunting System
- Provide training and competency support for DOC’s aerial hunters
- Support or lead similar work across the wider Wild Animals work programme
- Travel within the South Island for operational support and engagement
- Observe, support, or deliver tahr control and monitoring operations in the field
Requirements
What you’ll need- Excellent people skills and a strong drive for results through collaboration
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience working across different business groups and with external stakeholders, community, whānau, hapū, and iwi
- Strong understanding of organisational health and safety systems and processes
- Operational and/or project management experience, including managing contractors, tasking staff, data management, and reporting
- Experience working in the backcountry and around helicopters
- A Firearms license, or willingness and eligibility to obtain one, is required; P endorsement desirable
- Understanding of DOC and government processes
- Knowledge of legislation affecting DOC and government processes, procedures, and accountability requirements
- Passion for Te Papa Atawhai's Kaupapa
- Understanding of Māori Tikanga and Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Current full driving licence required
- Must hold a valid NZ work visa covering the duration of employment
Benefits
Comp & perks- Permanent, full-time position
- Opportunities to make a conservation impact and support biodiversity outcomes
- Opportunities to connect with diverse stakeholders and DOC teams nationwide
- Travel within the South Island for operational support and engagement processes
- Fieldwork opportunities to observe, support, or deliver tahr control and monitoring operations
- DOC culture focused on participation, thriving, growth, diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Recruitment process adjustments available upon request