Administration and Office,Pest Control,Quality Assurance & Safety
The West Coast Region (Te Kaunihera Whakakotahi o Te Tai Poutini) extends over a distance of 600 km from Kahurangi Point in the north to Awarua Point in the south. The fifth largest region in New Zealand, it is bounded in the east by the Southern Alps and in the west by the Tasman Sea. Nature has endowed the Region with a spectacular environment, with over 80 per cent of the land area under Department of Conservation stewardship.
Within this vast natural setting, the West Coast Regional Council plays a pivotal role in managing the environment from an economic, social, cultural and sustainability perspective. This ensures the community and its future generations will continue to appreciate the work opportunities, environment, spectacular outdoors and life balance offered in this stunning part of New Zealand.
Job Description
At West Coast Regional Council, we are passionate about protecting our environment, supporting our communities, and creating a great place to live and work. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Operations Lead to join our team and help drive the successful delivery of our field programmes across the region.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, coordinating resources, and ensuring operations run safely, efficiently, and effectively.
About the Role As our Operations Lead, you will provide day-to-day operational leadership across the Council Business Unit, ensuring field programmes are planned, resourced and delivered to a high standard.
This is a full time, 2-year fixed term role.
You will lead frontline teams, coordinate field activities, support workforce development, and foster a strong culture of health, safety and continuous improvement. You will also work closely with contractors, stakeholders, communities and internal teams to achieve positive outcomes for the West Coast.
What You will Be Doing
Leading and supporting operational staff and field teams
Planning and coordinating field programmes and resource deployment
Ensuring safe work practices and compliance with statutory requirements
Monitoring operational performance and identifying opportunities for improvement
Supporting workforce capability, training and development
Building positive relationships with contractors, landowners, communities and stakeholders
Contributing to the achievement of Business Unit goals and priorities
Desired Skills and Experience
What We are Looking For You will be a practical and people-focused leader who can balance operational demands with strong relationship management.
You will bring:
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in field-based operational work
First Aid Certificate and full driver licence. A Controlled Substance Licence is desirable.
Strong planning, coordination and organisational skills
A commitment to health, safety and continuous improvement
Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
The ability to make sound decisions and solve problems effectively
Experience managing resources, contractors or operational programmes
Why Join Us? At West Coast Regional Council, we are proud to offer meaningful work, a supportive team environment, and the opportunity to make a genuine difference to the region we call home.
If you are ready to lead a dedicated team and help deliver important work for the communities and environment of the West Coast, we would love to hear from you.
Applicants will be screened for this role as they apply.
