Job Description
Combine you passion for people leadership, operations delivery, and conservationUnique opportunity to live, work & make your mark in a spectacular national parkInfluential role, helping set the direction of Aoraki as we evolvePermanent role, based in Aoraki/ Mount Cook, Salary range $93,656 - $118,510 Lead people, infrastructure, and conservation outcomes in one of New Zealand's most iconic locations - Aoraki/ Mount Cook Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Tūroa Mó te tūranga |
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About the role
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Aoraki/Mount Cook is home to some of Recent Zealand's most significant natural landscapes and attracts visitors from around the world. Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Principal Ranger is a key leadership role responsible for leading teams, delivering priority work programmes, managing critical village infrastructure and contributing to the long-term success of this unique place.
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The position will be focussed on:
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Managing budgets, financial performance, risks and operational delivery, monitoring outcomes and ensuring resources are used effectively to achieve conservation and service delivery objectives.
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Planning and delivering work programmes, ensuring resources are used effectively and work is completed safely, on time and within budget.
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Leading and developing a high-performing team, including recruitment, onboarding and coaching.
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Leading the management of critical infrastructure, assets and essential services at Aoraki / Mount Cook Village, including drinking water, wastewater, roading and waste management, ensuring compliance, service levels and operational performance support the needs of visitors, the community and concessionaires.
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Being part of the District Leadership Team and contributing to decisions around resources and priorities.
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Building productive relationships with iwi, stakeholders, community partners and other teams across DOC.
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Accommodation may be available if required - unfortunately we cannot accommodate pets within the National Park.
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Ngō pūkenga me ī wheako | Skills and experience
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Strong financial, budget and resource management skills
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Experience in strategic planning, project delivery and contract management
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Experience managing local body infrastructure such as water, roading and waste management (desirable)
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Comfortable in operational field delivery in a field-based environment
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An experienced people leader who is skilled at empowering, motivating, and creating a positive team culture
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A strong and proactive communicator and collaborator, with the ability to build effective relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders
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Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with whānau, hapū and iwi, as well as communities, businesses and other partners
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He aha ī ā-pāngā mōu? | What's in it for you?
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DOC is committed to a culture where everyone can participate, thrive, and grow. We're driven by our values and behaviours, and are working towards being an organisation that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive by default.
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Salary: $93,656 - $118,510, depending on skills and experience.
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Eligibility: You must hold a valid NZ work visa that covers the duration of employment. Please note, we are not engaging with recruitment agencies for this role.
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Rā whakakapi | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Wednesday 2nd September. This advert may close early, so please apply promptly
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For further enquiries, please contact Leeza Young, Senior Recruitment Advisor,
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📌 Principal Ranger (Local Body) | Tūtei Mātāmua (New South Wales)
🏢 New Zealand Government
📍 New South Wales