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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in leading biodiversity projects, including flora conservation, vegetation management, and ecosystem restoration. Proficient in project management, stakeholder engagement, and compliance monitoring within conservation environments.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Flora ConservationEcosystem RestorationProject ManagementStakeholder EngagementData Management
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Vegetation ManagementBotanical FieldworkMonitoring MethodsBudgetingLogistics Coordination
Soft Skills
Attention to DetailOrganisational SkillsResilience Under PressureAdaptabilitySolutions-Focused Mindset
Tools & Technologies
Pest Control SystemsBiosecurity ToolsData Management Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
Full New Zealand Driver LicenceFirst Aid/PHEC Certification
Industry Keywords
Biodiversity ProjectsConservation Field ProgrammesCompliance MonitoringStakeholder RelationshipsRemote Location Work
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead planning, delivery, and completion of operational biodiversity projects across the Chatham Islands
- Lead flora conservation, vegetation management, threatened plant recovery, and ecosystem restoration programmes
- Support restoration planting, vegetation monitoring, weed management, and habitat restoration initiatives
- Manage projects end-to-end, including planning, logistics, contractors, budgets, and reporting
- Work with technical advisors to translate flora management plans into on-the-ground delivery
- Deliver pest control and biosecurity activities supporting broader ecosystem outcomes
- Monitor concessions, covenants, and compliance, including engagement with landowners
- Respond to incidents and competing priorities while ensuring critical work is completed safely, on time, and to standard
Requirements
What you’ll need- Experience delivering conservation field programmes, with demonstrated expertise in flora conservation, vegetation management, ecosystem restoration, or botanical fieldwork
- Sound understanding of monitoring methods, data management, and reporting
- Strong attention to detail and confidence using systems
- Proven ability to plan, lead, and complete projects end-to-end, including logistics, contractor coordination, budgeting, and reporting
- Practical, solutions-focused “#8 wire” mindset
- Experience building and maintaining working relationships in small, close-knit, or complex stakeholder environments, including landowners and advisors
- Calm, organised, and resilient under pressure, with ability to prioritise, adapt to changing demands, and complete work
- Full, clean New Zealand driver licence
- Willingness to obtain and maintain relevant certifications, such as first aid/PHEC
- Comfortable working in remote locations, including offshore islands
- Valid NZ work visa covering the duration of employment
- LUV/4WD experience desirable
Benefits
Comp & perks- Allowances in addition to salary
- Flexible working arrangements considered based on the role
- Training supported for relevant certifications such as first aid/PHEC
- Diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture
- Opportunities to participate, thrive, and grow