💼 Full-Time Position

Permissions Team Lead | Kaiārahi Rōpu Whakaaetanga

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New Zealand Government
📍 hamilton, waikato, New-Zealand
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Location
hamilton, New-Zealand
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Posted
June 19, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

# Permissions Team Lead | Kaiārahi Rōpu Whakaaetanga at Department of Conservation, Waikato## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role* Develop and support our Permissions Team to achieve priority work* Lead the changes to shape the exciting future of Permissions* Permanent, full-time role based in Hamilton; other locations considered**Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Tūroa****Mō te tūranga | About the role**We have an exciting permanent opportunity for a Team Lead to join the Hamilton Permissions Team. You'll be at the centre of complex decision-making, working with legislation, policy, and processes that have a real impact on conservation outcomes.This is a fast-paced role in a high-scrutiny environment, leading a motivated team of 7-8 people through changing priorities and complex workloads. You'll need to be confident managing issues under pressure while fostering collaboration and maintaining team cohesion. We're looking for a people-focused leade...