CareerPlan

Team Lead Turoa Mahi (Operations) | Ngā Whenua Rāhui

Opotiki, Bay of PlentyFull-time$94k–$119k2026-11-03
On-siteNo visa sponsorship

Core

Provide operational leadership and oversight of conservation activities on protected Māori-owned land in the Central and Northern regions of New Zealand.

Role type

Senior Operations Team Lead (Conservation)

Builds

Conservation programmes and projects on Ngā Whenua Rāhui kawenata areas

Domain

Conservation management, biodiversity protection, Māori land stewardship

Required skills

Operational leadership, team management, conservation management, relationship management with iwi/hapū/whānau, strategic planning, risk management, health and safety oversight

Preferred skills

Pest management programmes, Te Tiriti o Waitangi knowledge, tikanga Māori, driver license

Responsibilities

Lead and support a regional team delivering conservation programmes, provide operational oversight of conservation activities, build partnerships with Māori landowners, plan and monitor conservation work programmes, manage resources and risks, champion health and safety

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with people leadership focus