Site Support Officer

Overview

Be the essential force behind a safe, efficient, and welcoming DOC site at Cashel Street, Christchurch — where your coordination powers keep everything running smoothly.

Salary : $65,070.00 - $75,981.00

Permanent full time, central Christchurch location.

About the role

Are you someone who thrives behind the scenes, ensuring everything runs like clockwork? Are you keen to make an impact in conservation for Aotearoa? At DOC, we’re looking for a proactive and dedicated Site Support Officer to support our Site Lead in keeping our premises safe, welcoming, and fully operational.

As the Site Support Officer, you’ll be at the heart of DOC’s site management — supporting the smooth and safe running of our facilities, coordinating key operations, and fostering a workplace environment where staff, volunteers, and visitors can thrive.

The position will be focused on :

• Coordinate day-to-day site operations including facilities requests, fleet management, health and safety, and general office services
• Conduct site inductions, safety checks, and coordinate emergency preparedness activities such as fire and lockdown drills
• Serve as the primary site contact for facility issues, liaising with contractors, Property teams, and IT for maintenance and improvements
• Lead fleet coordination at site to ensure vehicles meet NZ safety standards and are serviced and maintained appropriately
• Support local implementation of national initiatives through effective office communications and knowledge management

Skills and experience

If you have some of the following, we are keen to hear from you :

About the team

This role is part of the National Property and Fleet Team under the Asset Management Unit (AMU). TAMU brings all of DOC’s asset portfolios under one Directorate. AMU delivers on Organisation Support’s strategy to create a safe, compliant, and financially sustainable asset network that enables DOC Outcomes.

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.

How to apply

Apply online with a CV and cover letter that highlights your relevant skills, experience and motivation for joining Te Papa Atawhai. Please note, due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to accept direct or emailed applications and provide feedback to those not shortlisted. If you require any accommodations or adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

The salary range for this position is $65,070.00 - $75,981.00 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. Due to high volumes, we are not engaging with recruitment agencies for this role.

Applications close

Applications close at 11 : 59 pm on Thursday, 2 October 2025 . Depending on the volume of applications received, we may close this advertisement early, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Questions

For further enquiries, please contact Jay Eden,

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