Ranger, Community

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Do you know how to get others engaged and active in supporting conservation, restoration, and kaitiakitanga?
• Do you enjoy using your critical thinking skills to find the best possible outcome for conservation within a legal framework/s.
• Full-time, permanent position based in Sockburn, Christchurch.

Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Tūroa

The Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and restore nature across Aotearoa. When nature thrives, we all thrive.

He angitūtanga | About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for you to become part of strong, tightly-knit, and hardworking team. You will contribute towards growing conservation in the Mahaanui District alongside our Treaty partners and the community.

In this role you will:

• Work with community groups and other partners to develop conservation work programmes, draft relationship agreements, and check-in on progress and health & safety obligations
• Create and maintain positive working relationships with district Biodiversity and Recreation/Historic Rangers to be able to respond to public enquiries and facilitate connections with the local community to achieve priority conservation work
• Support with the administration of Permissions and other statutory processes applying critical thinking and problem-solving skills to process applications that are more complex.
• Manage publications, webpage updates/alerts, and create social media content
• Organise seasonal volunteer Hut Wardens and manage bulk hut ticket sales
• Event planning and facilitation
• Support the Operations Manager and Senior Ranger Community with day-to-day operations
• Support the Te Ara Atawhai Community Ranger and the programme (a 9-week skills-based MSD partnership) with administration support and field work as required

This role is based in the Mahaanui / Sockburn office in Christchurch.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

If you have some of following, we are keen to hear from you:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent relationship building skills and preference to work as part of a team
• Confident to make decisions and able to work autonomously
• Highly organised and ability to prioritise
• Have excellent attention to detail and can follow processes
• Background in Microsoft Office products including Word, PowerPoint and Excel and an ability to utilise the advanced features of these programs
• Experience working with computer-based systems
• Be passionate about working with whānau, hapū and iwi and have respect for te ao Māori me ngā tikanga
• Full New Zealand driver licence

Desirable:

• Experience with working with mana whenua
• Have a basic level of fitness and an interest in undertaking Biodiversity or Recreation-based field work
• People leadership skills
• A relevant tertiary qualification

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.

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.

If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please do let us know.

Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory – this includes holding a valid work visa that overs the whole period of employment.

Rā katinga | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Tuesday, 11 February 2025

Me he pātai anō | For further enquiries, contact Natalie Care, Supervisor, at ncare@doc.govt.nz. If you would like to ask your question via phone call, please request this in your email.

Taupānga | Job reference: DOC/1840751