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Freshwater Ecosystems and Threats Manager
New Zealand Government
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Wellington, New Zealand
Location
Wellington
Posted
April 11, 2026
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Job Description
* Strategic leadership role shaping freshwater conservation across Aotearoa
* Lead and grow a high-performing national team
* Opportunity to influence major wetland restoration and freshwater outcomes
* Work in genuine partnership with Māori on taonga freshwater ecosystems
Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao TūroaThe Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and restore nature across Aotearoa. When nature thrives, we all thrive.Ko tā Te Papa Atawhai he tiaki, he whakarauora anō hoki i te taiao puta noa i Aotearoa. He oranga taiao, he oranga tangata. Ko te wai te ora - water is life.Freshwater sits at the heart of Aotearoa. Our rivers, lakes and wetlands sustain native species, support healthy communities, and hold deep cultural significance for Māori as taonga. He angitūtanga | About the roleThis is a senior people leadership role with real influence. As Freshwater Ecosystems and Threats Manager ...
* Lead and grow a high-performing national team
* Opportunity to influence major wetland restoration and freshwater outcomes
* Work in genuine partnership with Māori on taonga freshwater ecosystems
Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao TūroaThe Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and restore nature across Aotearoa. When nature thrives, we all thrive.Ko tā Te Papa Atawhai he tiaki, he whakarauora anō hoki i te taiao puta noa i Aotearoa. He oranga taiao, he oranga tangata. Ko te wai te ora - water is life.Freshwater sits at the heart of Aotearoa. Our rivers, lakes and wetlands sustain native species, support healthy communities, and hold deep cultural significance for Māori as taonga. He angitūtanga | About the roleThis is a senior people leadership role with real influence. As Freshwater Ecosystems and Threats Manager ...