Group Manager: Conservation Project Delivery
Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will be a critical member of the leadership team and will ultimately be responsible for all of Forest & Bird’s conservation projects.
You will initiate, support, and deliver conservation projects that highlight the Society’s positive impact on nature, and ensure that they are building credibility, through consistent delivery at different scales.
Projects include national flagship projects such as Ark in the Park in the Waitākere Ranges, Te Hoiere Bat Recovery Project in Marlborough, and Tautuku Restoration Project in South Otago, as well as community projects.
You will ensure projects are set up for success by taking a disciplined planning approach, and developing robust processes to monitor conservation project performance and compliance, against appropriate best practice standards.
Key to your success in this role will be your leadership and relationship management skills, including experience in leading multi-disciplinary and geographically dispersed teams, coupled with sound project management capabilities.
Person profile:
- Demonstrated experience in managing projects and delivering results
- Experience in leading multi-disciplinary and geographically dispersed teams
- Knowledge of practical conservation issues and practices
- Outstanding communication, negotiation and influencing skills
- Proven track record developing, tracking and administering operational budgets within sound fiscal boundaries
- Knowledge of standard operating procedures in conservation practices
- An understanding of volunteering and /or member-based organisations would be advantageous
- Demonstrable commitment to teamwork and working with other groups and teams to achieve shared goals
Applications close: Sunday 17 November 2024
Applications to: Nikki Walshaw via mclaren.co.nz
Position description: Available to view at mclaren.co.nz
P: 04 499 1069
W: www.mclaren.co.nz
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Face-to-Face Fundraiser
Fundamental Worldwide are looking for inspirational ambassadors who have a love for New Zealand’s wildlife and environment to join our Forest & Bird face to face fundraising teams.
Operating throughout Auckland, Wellington and nationwide on permanent travel teams opportunities are available to represent this amazing cause.
As a Forest & Bird charity ambassador, you will educate, inspire and motivate members of the public to support Aotearoa’s vast and beautiful environment and native species, recruiting regular supporters to join a nationwide movement of environmental heroes.
To represent New Zealand's leading independent conservation organisation, you should be:
Over 18
Available full-time
Passionate about the conservation of New Zealand’s wildlife
A New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or holder of a valid working visa
An engaging and inspirational speaker
Our charity ambassadors receive:
An hourly living wage
Career progression opportunities into leadership positions
A friendly and supportive team environment
And an opportunity to make a real difference for the future of New Zealand
For more information of becoming part of the Fundamental Forest & Bird charity fundraising team send us an email today to nzrecruitment@fundamentalworldwide.com.au with your resume and contact details.
Be a voice for nature. Join Fundamental today.
Please note: Fundamental is contracted to supply services to Forest & Bird and the Society is not involved in any aspect of the recruitment process or employment relationship Fundamental has with its employees.
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