Ranger

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Do you enjoy working outdoors and have lots of practical hands-on experience?
• Excellent opportunity to build your skills and enjoy a satisfying career in conservation.
• The salary range for this position is $58,816 to $66,578.
• Permanent, full-time position based in Dunedin.

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

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

We are looking for a versatile ranger to work across our Biodiversity, Heritage, and Visitor work programmes across the Coastal Otago region. Your day-to-day work will be diverse, offering the opportunity to gain a range of conservation skills across various teams and environments. You will support with:

• managing assigned project work
• managing visitor and historic assets
• maintaining facilities and restoring sites
• weed management
• maintaining and cleaning front/back country amenities
• supporting the community teams as required.

You may be required to stay away overnight for multiple days in the backcountry, often in remote and rugged terrain.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

This role is outdoor focused with plenty of fieldwork opportunities. We're looking for someone who loves the outdoors and enjoys doing something different each day.  If you have some of following, we are keen to hear from you:

• Current full New Zealand driver licence.
• General maintenance and/or landscaping experience.
• Experience with operating small lawn tractors and mowers.
• Knowledge of field delivery work.
• Familiar with weed spraying and ability to use weed eaters/scrub bars and carry 15 litre knapsack.
• Strong health and safety focus.
• Good level of physical fitness with backcountry experience.
• Good people skills with an ability to work as part of a team and independently.

Desirable:

• Approved Handlers Certificate.
• Current First Aid certificate.
• Experience and qualifications with use of chainsaws, weed eaters, scrub bars and 4WDS, LUV.
• Carpentry, construction or building skills and experience.

Mō te tīma | About the team

The Coastal Otago Operations team, based in Dunedin and part of the Southern South Island Region, is led by the Operations Manager and comprises 23 permanent staff across the Community, Heritage and Visitors, and Biodiversity teams. Prioritising and scheduling work is co-ordinated by 3 Supervisors and 3 Senior Rangers.

We are a dynamic team with a deep passion for conservation and a culture of inclusivity and support for each other. Within Operations, you will join the Community team, you'll focus on building robust community relationships and advocating for conservation values. Your mahi will include diverse tasks supporting the wider district's efforts across all three teams.

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 do let us know.

The salary range for this position is $58,816 to $66,578 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.

Due to high volumes, we are not engaging with recruitment agencies for this role.  

Rā katinga | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Sunday, 27 October 2024.

Me he pātai anō | For further enquiries, please feel free to contact Shane Pearce, Ranger Supervisor at spearce@doc.govt.nz.

Taupānga | Job reference: DOC/1820973D