Department of Conservation (DOC) Looking for Board Support Officer at Chatham Islands, New Zealand Full Time

• Become a key part of supporting the administration and logistics for the Chatham Islands Conservation Board.
• Take advantage of a range of development and training opportunities across the organization.
• Four weeks and three days annual leave per year pro-rata, flexible working options.
• Permanent, part-time twenty hours per week role based in our Rekohu/ Wharekauri/ Chatham Islands office or Kapiti Wellington office.

Toitū te marae a Tāne-Mahuta, toitū te marae a Tangaroa, toitū te tangata

If the land is well and the sea is well, the people will thrive

Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and sustain nature across Aotearoa. We put nature and people at the heart of our mahi, guided by te reo Māori, te ao Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We do this by:

• protecting land, species, ecosystems, and cultural heritage for conservation purposes,
• managing threats and adverse impacts,
• being a voice for conservation,
• connecting people to nature.

He angitūtanga | About the role

As the Board Support Officer, you will support the Chatham Islands Conservation Board, providing a high standard of administrative services. You will also support the Statutory Manager with board-related tasks.

The position will be focussed on:

• communicating with a wide range of people at various levels, including the Conservation Board, regional Director and PA, and district Operations Manager,
• carrying out planned work to a high standard, on time and within budget,
• managing schedules, bookings, and correspondence,
• meeting management including agendas, minute taking and room & catering booking,
• word processing, photocopying, and filing documents.

If you are not located on the Chatham Islands, there will be a requirement to travel 2 – 3 times a year to the Chatham Islands for meetings.

This role offers the flexibility to work from home at times, as well as the opportunity to work flexible hours (around the school run for example).

To learn more about the work of the Chatham Islands Conservation Board click here!

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

We are seeking an organised, capable administrator with experience in providing high-quality support, services, and project coordination. You will be a team player who is also self-driven to work autonomously. Our shared purpose and values will inspire you.

If you have the following attributes, we are keen to hear from you:

• a high level of organisation skills, the ability to deliver on time and solve problems as they arise,
• experienced with Microsoft computer applications (Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams),
• great communication skills, with the ability to work across a wide range of people,
• strong emotional intelligence, able to speak confidently and adapt to suit the situation,
• experience minute-taking to a high degree of quality,
• ability to deal with confidential/sensitive material with discretion,
• understanding of the work of the Department and how it contributes to New Zealand’s future sustainability,
• current drivers’ licence.

Desirable:

• a qualification in business/office administration or equivalent experience,
• a good understanding of Te Ao Māori is highly desirable.

Mō te tīma | About the team

The Regional Operations Group is responsible for delivering conservation work on the ground through our biodiversity, recreation/historic, community engagement and visitor centre teams. This role allows you to work with a small team of motivated, enthusiastic, and passionate people driven to collaboratively achieve conservation outcomes. The team are warm and friendly, and operate in a flexible, high-trust model that empowers you to lead your own mahi.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What’s in it for you?

Te Papa Atawhai is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that represents the communities we serve, creating an inclusive workplace culture, supporting the relationship between Māori and the Crown, and lifting our cultural capability. We encourage our people to bring their authentic self and unique perspectives to work, in pursuit of our collective aspirations. Our commitment to well-being and professional development includes:

• flexible working opportunities suited to your role,
• career development, secondment and training opportunities to help you realise your goals,
• study assistance in programmes that are relevant to your work,
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and discounted medical insurance,
• great discounts on DOC accommodation and outdoor apparel and gear so you’re ready for your next adventure,
• Te Pukenga Atawhai – Cultural Capability Development Programme.

Tono ināianei | Apply now

Apply online via the DOC Careers Centre with a CV and cover letter that highlights your relevant skills experience and motivation for joining Te Papa Atawhai.

The salary range for this position is $58,314 to $73,401 pro-rata 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.

Rā katinga | Applications close: at 5 pm on Wednesday, 13 September 2023

Me he pātai anō | For further enquiries: contact Rachael Mora, Statutory Manager, at [email protected]

Taupānga | Job reference: DOC/1719608