Programme Manager, Biodiversity, (Temporary)

This is a unique opportunity to be involved in the protection of New Zealand’s natural heritage, including one of New Zealand’s iconic protected areas, Rakiura National Park.

This Stewart Island based position provides a special opportunity to be involved in nationally significant biodiversity work in an exceptionally diverse area, with a team of dedicated staff and an enthusiastic community.

This fixed term position is available for a period of 12 months while the incumbent is working on a special project.

You will have;

• Proven ability to work as part of a leadership team
• People leadership skills and the ability to maintain a high performing team culture
• A high level of ability to demonstrate the value of conservation to the community
• The ability to advocate the social and economic benefits of conservation.

Proven experience in developing and implementing conservation programmes across terrestrial ecosystems and associated tertiary qualifications would be an advantage.

For further information please contact Andy Roberts, telephone (03) 211 2400.

For an application pack, contact Sue Larson, slarson@doc.govt.nz, or the Southern Islands Area Office, telephone (03) 211 2400, quoting Vacancy 84/310T.

Applications close in the Southern Islands Area Office at Noon on Monday, 11 May 2009.