Lead Operations Pest Animals

We're looking for an experienced and motivated operational leader with a passion for developing people and building high-performing teams to join our dedicated Pest Animals team. This permanent role is based in Masterton, with regular time spent in our Upper Hutt office (typically one to two days per week), where in-person collaboration with the wider team is important.

About the role

As Lead Operations - Pest Animals, you will provide operational leadership for Greater Wellington's pest animal programmes, protecting biodiversity, agriculture, human health and community values across the Wellington Region.

You’ll lead a significant operational programme, overseeing planning, delivery and continuous improvement while ensuring resources are targeted where they will achieve the greatest impact. With responsibility for work programme delivery, contractor management and operational planning, you’ll have the scope to make decisions, solve complex challenges, a...