Wild Animals Programme Lead Wild Pigs (Fixed Term) Auckland
Lead the mahi in our National Programmes Unit and contribute to programme delivery targeting threats to conservation, specifically protection of Kauri throughout the Northland region.
$92,450 - $116,985 pro-rata, flexible hours and two days WFH.
Fixed Term: 7 months, Auckland location.
Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Tūroa
Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and restore nature spaces and species across Aotearoa.
Tangata whenua are inextricably linked to the whenua and te taiao, and we desire a future where whānau, hapū and iwi can thrive in their role as rangatira and kaitiaki.
Tō tātou taiāo. Tō tātou hītori. He tāonga tūturu nō Aotearoa. Maioha rawatia. Poipoia rawatia. Tukua. Our nature. Our history. It's New Zealand's unique legacy. Enjoy it. Enrich it. Pass it on.
He angitūtanga | About the role
Join DOC to lead the mahi in our National Programmes Unit and contribute to the protection of Kauri throughout the Northland region.
Kauri dieback disease, caused by the soil borne pathogen Phytophthora agathadicida (PA), is threatening Kauri with extinction. Protection of kauri is a national priority with a coordinated, cross agency, landscape scale kauri protection programme currently being rolled out. The purpose of the programme is to protect Aotearoa NZ's most iconic trees through, amongst other controls, sustained management of the vectors which can transport the pathogen, such as pigs and other animals.
DOC and Te Tiriti partners are part of a multi-agency response, led by MPI, which aims to prevent the spread of PA and protect kauri forests for future generations. DOC is responsible for protecting kauri on the land we manage which includes many of our most significant kauri forests in Aotearoa.
Note, this is not an operational hunting role; the majority of the role will be office-based with travel around the Kauri Lands region as required.
The position will be focussed on:
designing and operationalising a programme that will address landscape scale pig management in kauri lands with a view to achieve the goals of the National Pest Management Plan for kauri protection
delivering a pig management strategic framework for kauri lands using an adaptive management approach
building connections with relevant communities, individuals and agencies across kauri lands in conjunction with sharing knowledge on lessons learned from regions where management has been successful.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
If you are great with people, have a good understanding of the department and how we work, can use your initiative, like having a varied and challenging suite of work to get on with, and like to have fun along the way, then this is probably the job for you, and it would be great to see your application.
If you have some of following, we are keen to hear from you:
In-depth knowledge and experience of conservation management including natural and historic management, and community and visitor aspirations.
Experience in working with or leading Wild Animal Management programmes, developing policy and process.
Strong relationship and stakeholder management, with the ability to engage and partner with Te Tiriti partners, community groups, government agencies and businesses to deliver pest management programmes.
Experience translating technical information and understanding of best practice monitoring.
Demonstrated experience planning, prioritising, allocating and monitoring resources over a programme of work to meet timeframes.
A current Full New Zealand driver licence and the ability to travel as required for the role.
Mō te tīma | About the team
National programmes are large initiatives, which have the potential for significant gains or progress towards our strategic outcomes, that require coordination of activity over multiple regions or are impactful beyond a single region.
The directorate includes the National Predator Control Programme, Plant pathogens Team, Wild animals Team, National Eradicaiton Team and Predator Free 2050.
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | 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.
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.
If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please do let us know.
The salary range for this position is $92,450 - $116,985 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 11:59 pm on Friday, 9 August 2024.
Me he pātai anō | For further enquiries contact Mike Hogg, mhogg@doc.govt.nz
Taupānga | Job reference: 1000/52008FT
