Supervisor, Recreation/Historic, Operations
We are looking for someong who is passionate about conservation to join our team
Summary about this job
Conservation, Parks & Wildlife
Company: Department of Conservation
Location: Northland
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +64-6-181-1327
Fax: +64-3-124-8586
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Detail information about job Supervisor, Recreation/Historic, Operations. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Do you enjoy leading teams to complete quality work?
- We have a vacancy for a Supervisor in our Recreation/Historic Team
- Permanent, full-time role based in Whangarei
Are you someone who is passionate about the conservation of New Zealand, the provision of high quality visitor experiences and heritage management? Do you enjoy leading teams to complete quality work? If yes, then this could be the job for you.
The Northland area is an outdoor paradise with white sandy beaches, stunning kauri forests, friendly people and wonderful summers. Whangarei is a great base for Northland. Housing is well priced with all the commercial support that a small city requires. We have a thriving community who are very supportive of our work.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Supervisor Recreation /Historic to join our Operations team in Whangarei. Our Area extends from Mangawhai in the south to Russell forest in the north. We have a wide range of facilities including camp grounds, back country huts, day visitor tracks and historical sites that have high tourist use.
The Supervisor in this role will capable of managing and leading a team of talented individuals to deliver the recreation and historic work plan. Health and Safety is the highest priority for you. You must be a great team person and have a proven ability to work collaboratively with others. In this Supervisor position, you need to have an eye for detail and plenty of drive and initiative.
With the rise in visitor numbers we are looking for a person who has interest in tourism and how our facilities reflect the great experience we would like our visitors to have. You will be actively working across a range of different visitor experience and facility upgrade projects including:
- facilities maintenance and site restoration across an extensive network of tracks, huts and structures, and
- working with staff, community and volunteers.
The successful applicant will ideally have:
- experience in leading staff and a staff first focus
- a strong commitment to safety and wellbeing in the work place
- experience in scheduling an effective work programme
- a minimum of 3-4 years' experience in management of visitor facilities and/or historic assets.
- skills in coaching, training and supporting staff to acquire technical knowledge and experience
- An understanding of building techniques
In Whangarei we pride ourselves on the quality and range of tourism, recreation and historic opportunities we manage. If you'd like to join our team and become a Supervisor for the recreation and historic team in Whangarei - apply now.
Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory, including a valid work visa covering the whole period of employment if applying internationally.
Please apply online. Applications must include a cover letter, CV and evidence of the required capabilities as per the role description. To view a copy of the role description, click the apply button.
For any queries, please contact John Donaldson on [email protected]; 09 4703369, quoting vacancy 400/1450.
Applications close at 5pm Monday, 30 July 2018.
DOC is committed to a diverse workforce that represents the communities we serve, and to creating an inclusive workplace culture.