Ranger

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Are you someone who loves the outdoors and has lots of practical skills?
• Are you passionate about managing our visitor facilities for all to enjoy?
• Permanent, full-time role based in Marahau

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

The Kaitiaki/Ranger is a crucial operational role which forms a close-knit team based in the Motueka District. You will be contributing to the meaningful mahi in both back and front-country as you assist the operations team deliver maintenance work in our visitor facilities in the Abel Tasman National Park. On occasion you could also be deployed to work in other locations e.g. Kahurangi national park, Mt Richmond Forest Park, etc.

The position will be focussed on maintenance of Visitor facilities which includes:

• Track cutting including use of scrub bars and chainsaws
• Clearing water tables, culverts and improving drainage on tracks
• Small excavator operation
• Hut, building and structure maintenance
• Cleaning facilities to ensure they are presented to a high standard
• Mowing lawns and spraying carparks
• compliance of the Abel Tasman Coast Track Booking system
• heritage restoration and maintenance projects
• involvement with volunteer and community groups on various projects

This is a full-time, Monday to Friday which is based in Marahau, but on occasion may involve living and working in remote locations for up to a week at a time with access via helicopter.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

You will have a positive, ‘can do' attitude, be a total team player and enjoy working outdoors. You will be making a hands-on difference in the landscape of our back and front country facilities as you bring your practical field skills to the team. Ideally, you will display a high level of fitness, are strong enough to undertake a physical job, and enjoy working in the field in remote locations.

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

• passion for conservation with practical approach to solve problems
• experience in the use of power equipment, specifically chainsaws and scrub bars
• NZ Boat Masters certificate, MNZ Skippers Restricted License or Inshore Launch Master, is desirable but not essential
• carpentry or Construction experience (desirable)
• self-motivated and can work independently and in a team
• back country skills and experience
• strong health and safety focus
• tech savvy, particularly using a range of mobile phone applications
• a current, full New Zealand driver license (HT licence is desirable)

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 $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 overs the whole period of employment.

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

Rā katinga | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Wednesday, 18 December 2024 with interviews taking place in January 2025

Me he pātai anō | For further enquiries, contact Mark Townsend, Operations Manager, at mtownsend@doc.govt.nz

Taupānga | Job reference: DOC/1833468