If you have a practical skillset or trade background and a passion for the outdoors, this is your opportunity to start a career in conservation!Four weeks and three days annual leave per year pro-rataPermanent, full-time role based in Whangarei Toitu te marae a Tane-Mahuta, toitu te marae a Tangaroa, toitu te tangata If the land is well and the sea is well, the people will thrive Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and sustain nature across Aotearoa. We put nature and people at the heart of our mahi, guided by te reo Maori, te ao Maori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We do this by: protecting land, species, ecosystems, and cultural heritage for conservation purposesmanaging threats and adverse impactsbeing a voice for conservationconnecting people to nature. He angitutanga | About the roleAs our next Ranger, you will be part of a team which takes great pride in managing and maintaining recreational and heritage assets in Whangarei. Your day-to-day work will be field based but include some office work to support the field work and team. You may also be required to support the biodiversity and community teams with their mahi. In this role you will be: Maintaining our recreational and heritage assets which requires a high level of fitness and a know-how-can-do attitude working well with the close-knit team but also able to work independentlyparticipating in team safety briefings and taking responsibility for your safety and the safety of your team mates every day.supporting other teams when needed. This is a permanent, full time, Monday to Friday role based in Whangarei. Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experienceYou will be someone with a high level of fitness who loves working outdoors, and have an appreciation of heritage assets with an interest in developing in this area.If you have the following attributes, we are keen to hear from you: practical, hands-on skills working with scrubbars, chainsaws, carpentry and/or building environmentsfield work experience, recreational asset maintenance is advantageouscomputer literate with the ability to learn new systems, processes, and technologystrong communications skills and the ability to work in true partnership with others across DOC and external stakeholders including local whanau, hapu and iwiknowledge in risk management, hazard identification, health, safety, and wellbeinga full driver's licence for manual vehicles. Desirable: LUV experience and qualificationGrowsafe qualificationcurrent First Aid certificate. Nga ahuatanga kei a matou | What's in it for you?DOC is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that represents the communities we serve, creating an inclusive workplace culture, supporting the relationship between Maori and the Crown, and lifting our cultural capability. We encourage our people to bring their authentic self and unique perspectives to work, in pursuit of our collective aspirations. Our commitment to wellbeing and professional development includes: Te Pukenga Atawhai – cultural capability development programmeTe Kawai Aho Tapu – internal Maori networkCareer development, secondment, and training opportunities to help you realise your goalsStudy assistance in programmes that are relevant to your workEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP) and discounted medical insuranceGreat discounts on DOC accommodation and outdoor apparel and gear so you're ready for your next adventure. Tono inaianei | Apply nowApply online via the DOC Careers Centre with a CV and cover letter that highlights your relevant skills experience and motivation for joining Te Papa Atawhai.The salary range for this position is $55,684 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. Ra katinga | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Sunday, 31 March 2024Me he patai ano | For further enquiries, contact Sarah Newmann-Watt, Supervisor, at Taupanga | Job reference: DOC/1782050
