Department of Conservation | Listed yesterday
Department of Conservation Location: Tasman, Nelson / Tasman
Job type: Full time
Duration: Permanent
Description Are you looking for a role that has the best of both worlds with lots of variety - half time in the office, half time out in the field monitoring native species and undertaking pest control based in the beautiful Golden Bay?
The salary range for this position is $60,314 to $75,603.
Permanent, full-time position based in Takaka.
As a senior member of the biodiversity team, you will be responsible for leading the planning, management, delivery and reporting of biodiversity fauna projects and support with the National Predator Control Programme outcomes in the Takaka District. You will also be involved in the wider biodiversity duties such as pest plant and predator control and emergency response for fire and marine mammal strandings as and when required. There is an element of team leadership in this role, as you will be expected to organize and lead back country trips over multiple days. In this role, you will also be involved in the planning and implementation of our district compliance programme and subsequent investigations.
The position will be focused on:
Understanding, prioritising and planning the Fauna annual work programme.
Gathering species data from the field and reporting on findings.
Working with technical advisors to scope and develop monitoring protocols for species where there are currently undefined survey methods, or where management priorities have changed.
Supporting with the organisation of aerial and ground-based pest control planning.
Leading small teams in the field and managing health and safety.
Undertaking compliance checks and subsequent investigations to uphold the Wildlife Act.
Developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with internal teams, whanau, hapu, iwi, and external stakeholders.
Facilitating the sharing of ideas and resources to achieve conservation outcomes.
If you have some of the following, we are keen to hear from you:
Current full New Zealand driver's license, ability to drive manual is desirable.
Relevant qualification or biodiversity experience with species monitoring and handling.
Animal Pest Operational Planning qualification or relevant experience in outcome-based predator control operations.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Warranted officer training or equivalent experience communicating with others in challenging environments.
Outstanding planning and organisational skills, with attention to detail and commitment to achieving team objectives.
Commitment to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and working in true partnership with others across DOC, with local whanau, hapu and iwi, and external stakeholders.
Backcountry experience, high level of physical fitness and competence in rugged and remote terrain and be prepared to stay away from home for 3-5 days in the backcountry as required.
Technology savvy skills with the ability to use Microsoft Office suite, GIS and other systems.
Strong health and safety work practices and able to promote this culture among colleagues.
A high level of independence along with experience working alone in the field as well as the ability to lead and coach a team.
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.
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