Field Manager

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The Tū Mai Taonga Project is proceeding under the leadership, guiding vision and tikanga of Ngāti Rehua Ngātiwai ki Aotea. It aims to prove landscape-scale operational methodologies and build community support that will open pathways to a predator free Aotea.

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Tū Mai Taonga is seeking a Field Manager to lead and supervise field personnel, analyse and expand knowledge and skills, support the predator free 2050 vision and to add depth and managerial capacity to the Project’s management team on Aotea, Great Barrier Island.

 

The Field Manager will manage Project Health and Safety systems and practices, taking into account conditions that affect own and others’ health, safety and wellbeing and ensure that it is maintained across all Project operations.

 

Key tasks of the role:

• People supervision and leadership

• Supervising operational work delivery and management

• Building team capability and resourcing

• Building and maintaining  effective workplace relationships

• Knowledge available through the Project’s Technical Advisory Group and the GIS resources of the project are fully utilised.

 

Essential: 

• Proven ability to lead, train, supervise and motivate people.

• Respect for Tikanga Māori - Māori values

• Proven experience implementing field-based conservation operations with a strong emphasis on animal pest management.

• Excellent working knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements and a proven commitment to ensuring personnel safety.

• Strong outdoor experience and safety skills.

• Good knowledge of biodiversity and conservation management in a New Zealand context.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including demonstrated ability to be a team player and become a trusted member of a small, highly motivated team

• An open mind, willingness to learn and the ability to objectively consider all opportunities and ways of working

• A full driver’s license.

• NZ citizenship or long-term work visa.

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Desirable: 

• A relevant tertiary qualification in conservation or environmental management

• GIS experience

• Current First Aid Certificate

• Off-road 4WD/LUV driving qualifications/experience

• Domiciled on Aotea (Great Barrier Island)

 

Level of Effort and Schedule:

 

It is anticipated that the Field Manager will commence in early 2025 with inputs up to 40 hours per week. 

Job Description 

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Applications for this role close Friday, 10 January 2025 at 5pm.

 

Please send applications and CV’s to: jobs@tumaitaonga.nz