General Manager - Antarctic Operations
Mo tatou | About us - What we do
Our role at Antarctica New Zealand is to support world-leading science and environmental protection in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean - including the operation of Scott Base, management of logistics to, from and within Antarctica and raising of public awareness regarding the global significance of the continent.
Mō te mahi | About the role - What you’ll be doing
As General Manager Antarctic Operations, you will be responsible for the safe, reliable, and sustainable delivery of New Zealand’s Antarctic programme—supporting science, protecting the environment, and maintaining our national presence in one of the most challenging environments on Earth.
This is an important leadership role with us, working at executive level, providing strategic direction, governance, and assurance across all Antarctic operations, while leading a high-performing and deeply committed team. Key accountabilities will be:
• Leading end-to-end Antarctic operations and logistics
• Embedding a strong safety and environmental culture
• Overseeing seasonal planning and operational delivery
• Partnering with NZDF and international Antarctic programmes
• Supporting delivery of major programmes including Scott Base redevelopment
Mōu | About you - What you’ll bring
• Extensive experience leading complex, high-risk operations
• Strong capability in governance, risk, and assurance
• Proven ability to lead through change and ambiguity
• A collaborative leader who builds trust across systems
• Calm, decisive, and credible under pressure
Why join us?
· Work on issues of global significance
· Be part of a purpose driven organisation with a unique mandate
· Lead our operations supporting worldclass Antarctic science
· Based in Christchurch, with close connection to our Antarctica programme
Tono mai ināianei | Apply now:
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to shape New Zealand’s future in Antarctica—leading operations that matter globally, while working with world-class partners and a mission-driven team. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
For further details and to view a role description click apply.
Applications close 12pm Wednesday 17 June. We will be reviewing applications as they are submitted and anticipate first round interviews to be conducted early/mid-July.
Please note:
The role is based in our Christchurch office.
The role will require regular travel to Antarctica which will require medical via an independent medical assessor.
For any questions, please contact people@antarcticanz.govt.nz or for a confidential chat call our People and Capability Manager on 021 197 3715.
One of Antarctica New Zealand's core values is 'we care for each other and the environment’. We actively encourage applications from all cultures, beliefs and backgrounds and are committed to ensuring our culture is welcoming, accessible, equitable and safe for all. The successful candidate will undergo pre-employment checks including medical assessment. All applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
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