General Manager Antarctic Operations
Full time
at Antarctica NZ
in
Online
Posted on May 4, 2024
Job details
Antarctica New Zealand have partnered with Sheffield to appoint this role. For further details and to apply please visit:
- Contribute to enabling internationally significant research
- Leading the development of an operational model, consisting of robust systems and processes;
- Overseeing the preparation and delivery of the annual Antarctic seasonal plan; with an emphasis on fostering a culture of safety and environmental stewardship;
- Generating a comprehensive operational and asset management strategy that remains responsive to the evolving needs of key stakeholders now and in the future;
- Providing effective leadership as part of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to the achievement of overarching organisational goals;
- Cultivating enduring partnerships with diverse stakeholders, including New Zealand Defence Force, researcher entities and other National Antarctic Programmes;
- Overseeing the implementation of Antarctica New Zealand's Coordinated Incident Management system.
- A down to earth, calm and tactful nature, along with a passion for environmental sustainability;
- Strong operational as well as strategic leadership skills, encompassing logistics, risk management, safety leadership and preferably experience with CIMs (Coordinated Incident Management);
- An executive disposition and political acumen, with proven track record for cultivating trusted relationships with key stakeholders, including the government and boards;
- Proven experience guiding teams effectively through organisational change;
- Experience with remote operations, people and logistics – polar experience would be an added bonus but is not essential.
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