Wilding Conifer Operations Lead

## Mo tenei turanga mahi | About this role

• Wildling Conifer Operations Lead
• Role Type :
• Permanent, full-time
• Location :
• Christchurch
• Salary Range :
• General Salary Range D : $100,934 to $118,005 depending on skills and experience
• About the Role – Korero mo te Turanga
• MPI's Biosecurity business unit is seeking a Wilding Conifer Operations Lead to support the delivery of the National Wilding Conifer Control Programme.

This role sits within the Pest Management Programmes Group, which leads high-profile national programmes to protect New Zealand's environment, economy, and way of life from established pests and diseases.You will lead and coordinate operational control work to ensure it is prioritised, coordinated, effective, and safe.

You'll manage relationships with operational partners and work collaboratively to improve operations and resolve issues.

You'll also have strategic oversight of long-term planning and contribute to evidence-based improvements through engagement with the Operational and Technical Advisory Groups.

You'll be a confident communicator and relationship builder, with experience navigating complex stakeholder environments.

You'll be comfortable leading operational planning and contributing to national priorities.You will bring

The team works closely with regional councils, DOC, industry bodies, landowners, community trusts, and other government teams to deliver effective pest management outcomes.

We collaborate regularly, travel to field sites, and contribute to strategic planning and ministerial decision-making.

As an organisation, we are committed to making Manatu Ahu Matua Ministry for Primary Industries a great place to work for all.In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values; your interest and motivations for this role; the abilities, strengths, personal attributes and diverse perspectives you will bring to the role and this organisation, which may have also been gained outside of the workforce.To view the position description and / or apply online, please click "APPLY" or visit the .

To apply, you must hold the right to work in New Zealand or be eligible to obtain it – click to find out more about work visa eligibility and options.

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