Principal Ranger - Multiple Vacancies

Influential, people leader role contributing to Conservation outcomes for TairāwhitiPermanent role | Salary range - $92,912 - $117,570Work and play in sunny Gisborne leading a fantastic team of rangers across biodiversity, visitor & heritage, community and tiriti functionsOur vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao TūroaThe Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and restore nature across Aotearoa. When nature thrives, we all thrive.Ko tā Te Papa Atawhai he tiaki, he whakarauora anō hoki i te taiao puta noa i Aotearoa. He oranga taiao, he oranga tangata.Mō te tūranga | About the roleThe Department of Conservation have recently made some big changes to help our people and operations work better together—so we can achieve the conservation outcomes we’re aiming for.As part of this, we’ve introduced a new role: Principal Ranger. Reporting to the Operations Manager, this position is all about leading district-based operations teams and supporting them to deliver priority work programmes effectively.The position will be focussed on:Recruiting and onboarding staff and building a positive and collaborative team environmentPlanning, scheduling and assigning work, ensuring tasks are delivered within timelines and budgetBeing part of the District Leadership Team and contributing to decisions around resources and prioritiesUnderstanding and respecting the importance of the work for Māori/ iwi, fostering positive working relationships to reach mutually beneficial outcomesManaging budgets and financials; tracking outputs, outcomes, and risksCollaborate across internal teams and with our community partnersLead by example by building strong relationships and consistently acting with integrity in everything you doClick here for the Role DescriptionNgā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experienceIf 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 culturestrong financial and resource management skillscomfortable in operational field deliveryA strong and proactive communicator and collaborator, you build strong internal and external relationships with easeproject and contract management experienceability to work alongside whānau, hapū, iwi collaboratively and effectively, as well as the community, businesses, and others.Our ValuesAt The Department of Conservation, everyone’s journey is unique. Every purpose, personal. That’s why we believe your career should be more than a role… it should be a path that reflects who you are, what you value, and the difference you want to make.Here, you’ll find more than a workplace. You’ll find a team united and guided by values that matter:Integrity, because trust and honesty are non-negotiableEmpowerment, because when we lift each other, we all rise higherConnection, because collaboration sparks progressAchievement, because results mean more when they create real impactThis is a place where nature thrives because people do.He aha ngā pāinga mōu? | 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.Tonoa inaiānei | Apply nowApply 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 during the recruitment process, please let us know.The salary range for this position is $92,912 - $117,570 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 whakakapi | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Sunday 23rd NovemberMe he pātai anō, whakapā mai | For further enquiries, please contact Leeza Young, Senior Recruitment Advisor, leeyoung@doc.govt.nz