Ranger at Department of Conservation, Whitianga
Live and work in paradise, including on offshore predator-free islands. Work outdoors to maintain tracks and facilities for visitor assets.
Salary: $58,816 - $66,578
Te Oranga o te Ao Turoa | 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 whanau, hapu, and iwi can thrive in their role as rangatira and kaitiaki.
Our nature. Our history. It's New Zealand's unique legacy. Enjoy it. Enrich it. Pass it on.
How would you like to live and work within Aotearoa's stunningly scenic Coromandel Peninsula? Join Te Papa Atawhai Department of Conservation to deliver conservation outcomes amongst the Whitianga District.
The Kaitiaki, Ranger is a crucial operational role that will support and lead across all work programmes. Depending on the time of year, this role will assist and skipper in marine vessel operations, work with volunteers and students to achieve conservation outcomes, complete track and visitor facility maintenance, and support the biodiversity team in pest and predator control, and native species monitoring.
The day-to-day work will be field-based but will include some office time to support field delivery and the team.
The role involves semi-regular trips away overnight (3-7 days at a time) in order to efficiently complete the busy work programme. Some of these trips are planned in advance, while some will be at short notice. When working away on overnight trips, an allowance will be paid.
If you have some of the following, we are keen to hear from you:
Relevant qualifications and experience operating marine vessels
Relevant qualifications and experience working with volunteers and/or students
Flexibility and adaptability to cope with changing priorities at short notice
Self-motivated person, who can operate well in a team environment
Skilled collaborator, team-player, with emotional intelligence
Full New Zealand driver licence, comfortable driving a manual vehicle on narrow, gravel roads
The successful candidate will have a willingness to be trained to carry out the following tasks or have experience in some or all of these tasks:
Small machine use including weed eaters, lawnmowers
DIY, basic carpentry, and building skills
Grow Safe Certification
First Aid Certification
Tramping or backcountry experience/skills
Four-wheel drive unit standards
Light Utility Vehicle (LUV) unit standards
Weed control and pest plant identification
Animal pest control and monitoring
Mo te tima | 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.
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.
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.
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