Strategy and Insight Manager, Heritage and Visitors Unit – Department of Conservation – Wellington

Do you have proven skills in strategy development, customer research, data analytics and market insights? A strategic mind and the ability to lead and influence across a complex system? This is a rare opportunity to be at the forefront of a fresh approach to how we manage our heritage and visitor system.

At DOC, we are undergoing a refresh of the heritage and visitors strategy. A growing population, expanding tourism industry, and increasing interest in getting into the outdoors means greater use of public lands and waters. Visitors are more diverse and interested in a wider range of experiences. Managing a million new visitors well demands new approaches and techniques, to protect conservation values and to ensure that visitors have great experience. To this end, a new unit is being established; one dedicated to our systems and investment strategy for recreation, tourism and historic heritage.

This role reports to the Director Heritage and Visitors, and has the following key responsibilities:

• Bring strategy development and insights together to realise an evidence-based, strategy led approach.
• Develop a plan to gather customer insights and identify trends and performance indicators.
• Lead an expert team of around 9 specialist advisors, who will provide evidence-based decision support for the organisation.
• Work in partnership with the new unit, the wider DOC team, iwi, and external stakeholders
• Prioritise and programme manage insights work to drive performance improvement.
• Bring an innovative and informed approach, seeking to continuously improve our strategies in this area.

Your background will demonstrate:

• Expertise in customer insights and analytics, applying these in a meaningful way that changes the outcome.
• Experience in a senior position which requires people leadership, strategic thinking and the ability to influence at the most senior levels.
• Confidence in cross-functional approaches to working, with a proven ability to at once collaborate and deliver.
• An understanding of Te Ao Māori values and knowledge, and experience partnering with iwi on complex issues.
• A track record of innovation and turning evidence-based strategy and research into pragmatic solutions.

The role is fulltime or may done at 80% FTE. While it is Wellington based your staff are spread across Christchurch and Wellington, so occasional travel will be required.

Please apply online. Applications must include a cover letter, CV and evidence of the required capabilities as per the role description.

For any queries, please contact Amy Tea at 027 435 3000 quoting vacancy 800/4100.

Applications close at 5pm on Thursday, 25 October 2018.

DOC is committed to a diverse workforce that represents the communities we serve, and to creating an inclusive workplace culture.