Ranger/Project Lead Biodiversity and Community Make a meaningful impact to the community and conservation in this special place - home of some of New Zealand's most significant biodiversity values.
Take a leadership role in the delivery of key biodiversity work on the Chathams and surrounding islands.
Salary range for this position is $68,535 to $86,423 depending on skills and experience.
Permanent, full-time based on Chatham Island with accommodation negotiable.
Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Turoa 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.
As Ranger/Project Lead Biodiversity and Community, you will lead the delivery of key biodiversity work on the Chatham Islands.
This includes engaging with landowners and other conservation stakeholders to ensure the effective achievement of conservation outcomes on private land.
This role requires someone who is proactive, adaptable, and enjoys fostering relationships within a community-focused setting.
The position will be focused on: Providing advice on planning, prioritising, updating and reporting on island biosecurity work programmes.
Navigating systems and processes, ensuring health and safety compliance.
Leading district audits of island biosecurity performance.
Supporting the team in establishing networks with imi and iwi to ensure effective collaboration in the delivery of conservation work on island.
Supporting the Principal Ranger in developing and maintaining systems to monitor staff and volunteers.
If you have some of the following, we are keen to hear from you: Practical community engagement skills and experience.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with Iwi and Imi (Ngati Mutunga o Wharekauri, Hokotehi Moriori Trust and Moriori Imi Settlement Trust), community groups, and volunteers.
A relevant tertiary qualification (e.g.
Ecology, Zoology or Biosecurity) or equivalent expertise gained from experience.
Able to use day-to-day tikanga at work, e.g.
waiata and pepeha.
Experience in leading project teams, managing contracts, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
Reasonable level of physical fitness.
Proficiency in using various computer software programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Tech-savvy with a comfortable ability to navigate systems and processes.
Understanding of health and safety systems and processes.
Full New Zealand Driver's License.
Current First Aid Certificate.
Experience in quarantine, surveillance, and incursion response.
Firearms Licence.
Bird banding and handling qualifications.
LUV unit standards.
4x4 unit standards.
Even if you don't tick all the boxes but believe your skills and experience closely align, then we still encourage you to submit an application.
Mo te tima | About the team The Rekohu/Wharekauri/Chatham Islands Wairarapa District Team are based in Masterton and Chatham Islands.
Given that 30% of New Zealand's threatened species are found on the Chathams, the team has a focus on a broad range of biodiversity programmes managing threatened bird and plant species and increasing habitat through restoration and revegetation.
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.
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.
The salary range for this position is $68,535 to $86,423 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.
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