Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Passionate about freshwater water native ecosystems, working in the field, and being a team player?
- Exciting chance to contribute in the conservation of Te Hoiere awa.
- Full-time, fixed term role opportunity until 30 May 2025, based in Renwick
Te Oranga o te Ao Tūroa | Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa
The Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and restore nature spaces and species across Aotearoa.
Tangata whenua are inextricably linked to the whenua and te taiao, and we desire a future where whānau, hapū and iwi can thrive in their role as rangatira and kaitiaki.
Tō tātou taiāo. Tō tātou hītori. He tāonga tūturu nō Aotearoa. Maioha rawatia. Poipoia rawatia. Tukua.
Our nature. Our history. It's New Zealand's unique legacy. Enjoy it. Enrich it. Pass it on.
He angitūtanga | About the role
Are you passionate about freshwater water native ecosystems, working in the field, and being a team player? If this sounds like you, keep reading!
The role of the Nga awa river ranger involves assisting with the protection and knowledge gathering for the Te Hoiere awa and the adjoining natural ecosystem. The Nga Awa ranger is DOC's field representative for Te Hoiere Nga awa project (see: https://www.tehoiere.org.nz/ ), their main duties will include monitoring biodiversity with a main focus on the freshwater environment.
The Nga Awa ranger will work closely with Tangata Whenua, Marlborough District Council staff, adjoining landowners and other entities within the project. The Nga Awa Ranger should create goals as influenced by the integrated catchment enhancement plan (see: https://www.tehoiere.org.nz/about/catchment-actions ).
This is a full-time, fixed term role opportunity until 30 May 2025, based in Renwick. The day-to-day work will be strongly field based but will include a mix of office work to support the role and team. Please refer directly to the applicant information sheet which provides more specific details about this role.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
If you have some of following, we are keen to hear from you:
- A flexible person with a positive outlook who enjoys learning.
- The ability to initiate continuous improvements.
- Drive, initiative and resourcefulness to independently research and resolve issues.
- Adaptability to cope with changing priorities at short notice.
- Self-motivated person, who can operate well in a team environment.
- Enjoys working as part of team and working collaboratively.
- A reasonable level of physical fitness to undertake field work which includes working in the back country.
- Excellent planning, organisational, coordinating, computing, and administration skills.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to occasionally work away from home on scheduled work trips. This may involve staying overnight at remote work sites when it is practical to do so to reduce travel times.
Desirable qualifications/skills or willingness to be trained up to these standards:
- Knowledge of aquatic flora and fauna species is highly desirable.
- Electric fishing certification
- Proficient in the use of GPS and GIS.
- First Aid Certification.
- Four-wheel drive unit standards.
- Team process training.
- Te Pukenga Atawhai Certificate (or similar) and/or understands Maori cultural values.
- Must have reasonable computer skills (as least proficient with the Microsoft suite excel, word and outlook).
- Must have a current NZ Class 1 drivers' licence. (Minimum requirement -restricted licence and can ideally drive a manual vehicle).
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What's in it for you?
DOC places importance on developing a culture where everyone can participate, thrive, and grow. We're working towards being an organisation that is diverse, equitable and inclusive by default.
You can learn more about what we offer here.
Tono ināianei | Apply now
Apply online with a CV and cover letter that highlights your relevant skills, experience and motivation for joining Te Papa Atawhai. Please note, due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to accept direct or emailed applications and provide feedback to those not shortlisted.
If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please do let us know.
The salary range for this position is $60,314 to $75,603 with the starting salary of the successful applicant being based on their relevant skills and experience.
Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory – this includes holding a valid work visa that overs the whole period of employment.
Recruitment agencies: please note, due to high volumes we are not engaging with recruitment agencies for this role.
Rā katinga | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Tuesday, 19 November 2024
Me he pātai anō | For further enquiries, contact Colin Giddy, Supervisor, at cgiddy@doc.govt.nz
Taupānga | Job reference: DOC/1827801