Ranger

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Maintain tracks and facilities visitor assets at some of the Central North Island's most iconic sites, including Tongariro National Park
• $55,684 - $66,578
• X2 permanent full-time opportunities, Tongariro – Whakapapa Village location

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

How would you like to work within Aotearoa's oldest and most iconic National Park and surrounding dual status world heritage area? Join Te Papa Atawhai Department of Conservation to deliver conservation outcomes amongst the Tongariro National Park and District.

The Kaitiaki, Ranger (Heritage and Visitor) is a crucial operational role within the close-knit Tongariro District Team. This role involves maintaining and improving recreation facilities at front country sites and back country sites, including; walking tracks, structures, camping areas and accommodation sites. You may also support the Biodiversity and Community teams as needed on tasks related to pest control and/or community conservation projects.

Your day-to-day work will be field based but will include some office work to support the field work and team.  

The role involves regular work which requires overnight trips to backcountry locations of between 2 to 5 days long per trip or as required to fulfil the busy maintenance program.  Some of these trips are planned and some are at short notice. When working on any overnight trips extra allowances are paid.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

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

• Ability to initiate continuous improvements at sites and facilities
• Drive, initiative and resourceful to independently research and resolve issues
• Flexibility and adaptability to manage changing priorities at short notice
• Self-motivation, able to operate well in a team environment
• Confidence communicating with the community and volunteers at our key sites
• Skilled collaborator, team-player, with emotional intelligence
• Excellent planning, organisational, coordinating, computing and administration skills
• A reasonable level of physical fitness to undertake field work which includes working in the back country, carrying in equipment and materials to sites.
• NZ Class 1 drivers' licence

The successful candidate will have a willingness to be trained to be able to carry out the following tasks, or have experience in some or all of these tasks:

• Chainsaw and weed eater experience
• Grow safe Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Tramping or backcountry experience/skills
• Basic Firefighting training
• Four-wheel drive unit standards
• Light Utility Vehicle (LUV) unit standards
• Computer skills
• Basic DIY, carpentry, landscaping, building skills

Mō te tīma | About the team

The Regional Operations Group is responsible for delivering conservation work on the ground through our Biodiversity, Heritage and Visitor, Community Engagement and Visitor Centre teams.

The Central North Island team are a big whanau that place a strong emphasis on looking after one another. The team are very active, value social connection, and are very passionate about their purpose to look out for the maunga and whenua. 

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

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

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 $55,684 - $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.

Please note 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 Ben Lawrence, belawrence@doc.govt.nz

Taupānga | Job reference: 400.04649 & 400.04650