Ranger Community

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Collaborate with iwi, community groups, and businesses to support conservation, community engagement and statutory work in the region.
• Salary range: $60,314 to $75,603- with flexible working supported.
• Permanent, full-time role based in Renwick. Kaikoura location may be considered for the right candidate.

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

You will support the South Marlborough District and the Northern South Island regional community team in the delivery of statutory work (permissions, planning, land management) and community engagement. You will work closely with iwi, local community groups and businesses.

Depending on priorities, this role may involve:

• Deliver high-quality analysis and reporting on permissions for activities, including guiding, aircraft landings, sporting events, wildlife research, and marine mammal interactions, as well as Resource Management Act (RMA) applications and statutory land management issues.
• Engage with Treaty Partners on permissions and related matters.
• Provide support to the Kaikōura Marine Guardians in its operations and initiatives.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with local permit holders.
• Collaborate with local conservation groups to support their efforts.
• Assist in investigating and enforcing compliance against unauthorized activities on public conservation land.
• Plan and organize community conservation events, such as Conservation Week.
• Recruit, train, and manage volunteers.
• Work with colleagues and other agencies across district boundaries on statutory and collaborative projects. Depending on your skills and experience, you may take on a lead role for one or more subject matters across the region.

Please note, occasional weekend and evening work is required.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated team member with excellent people skills and an understanding of regulatory processes to deliver on the Department's community work.

If you have the following attributes, we are keen to hear from you:

• A tertiary qualification in an environmental management/planning discipline, or equivalent experience in working with statutory authorities, community groups, iwi or business groups.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills- ability to engage with organisations, community groups and private landowners effectively and positively.
• Ability to conduct statutory analysis and write accurate, clear, and concise reports.
• A ‘can do' attitude and proven excellent organisational skills, including the ability to balance competing demands, meet deadlines and have a problem-solving approach
• Tech savvy skills with ability to learn new systems
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in challenging environments using initiative and task prioritisation
• A passion for conservation and connecting others with conservation
• Full New Zealand Driver's Licence.

Mō te tīma | About the team

You will form an integral part of our energetic and hardworking community team, working alongside other operations staff including the heritage and visitor and biodiversity teams. Additionally, you'll occasionally work with contractors and stakeholders from various groups.

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

Depending on the volume of applications received, we may close this advertisement early, please submit your application as soon as possible.

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 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 covers the whole period of employment.

Rā katinga | Applications close at 11:59pm on Sunday 27 April

Me he pātai anō | For further enquiries, please feel free to contact Jo Gould, NSI Operations Manager (Community) at jgould@doc.govt.nz

Taupānga | Job reference: DOC/1850689