Ranger

Otago
$60,401-66,578 per year
Permanent
Full-time

1 day ago

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this roleOur vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao TūroaThe Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and restore nature across Aotearoa. When nature thrives, we all thrive.Ko tā Te Papa Atawhai he tiaki, he whakarauora anō hoki i te taiao puta noa i Aotearoa. He oranga taiao, he oranga tangata.

Enjoy working outdoors and want to build on your practical skills with a rewarding career in conservation?
Salary: $60,401 to $66,578.
Permanent, full-time role-based in Alexandra.

Mō te tūranga | About the roleWe are looking for a versatile ranger to work across our Biodiversity, Heritage, and Visitor work programmes across the Central 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. The position will be focussed on:

managing assigned project work
maintaining both back country and front country tracks
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 experienceYou will be versatile and resilient and able to tackle a variety of mahi. If you have the following attributes, we are keen to hear from you:

a full drivers' licence, ideally with the ability to manoeuvre a trailer
general maintenance and/or landscaping experience
tech savvy skills with the ability to use computer databases and mobile applications
strong health and safety focus
good level of physical fitness with backcountry experience
competent in off track navigation and GPS
good people skills with an ability to work as part of a team and independently.

Desirable:

Growsafe certified
a current First Aid certificate
carpentry, construction or building skills and experience
experience and NZQA qualifications with use of chainsaws, weed eaters, scrub bars and 4WDS.

We are passionate about developing our people and will provide training for specialised skills suited to the role.He aha ngā pāinga mōu? | 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 offerTonoa inaiānei | Apply nowApply 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 $60,401to $66,578 with the starting salary of the successful applicant 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 whakakapi | Applications close at 11:00 pm on Wednesday, 10 September.Me he pātai anō, whakapā mai | For further enquiries, David Goodman, Supervisor at.

New Zealand Government

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