About the Role Are you passionate about protecting te taiao, with an interest in partnering with whanau, hapu, iwi and others to achieve conservation outcomes?
Would you enjoy field delivery within diverse landscapes including coastal island, wetland, freshwater, and bush environment?
As Senior Ranger, Biodiversity you will work across the full spectrum of pest control, landscape, ecosystem and species protection and restoration.
You will work closely and collaboratively with the Biodiversity / Community Supervisor and be part of a high performing District Leadership Team, shaping the district's overall direction and workplan.
You will provide advice to the Operations Manager on how the district work program should reflect DOC's and our Treaty Partners priorities through understanding national priorities and the district context.
A key to the success of the biodiversity work in the district is its close working relationships and delivery of mahi alongside our iwi / hapu partners, regional and local councils and community stakeholders.
The ability to maintain and build on the existing relationships with whanau, hapu and iwi, central and local government agencies, and the wider community will be crucial. You will also:
Lead the delivery of high-priority complex biodiversity tasks and relationship management.
Follow treaty principles to align the work of the team with whanau, hapu and iwi aspirations.
Alongside the Supervisor, support the biodiversity team and the mahi they do out in the field.
Provide technical and strategic advice on matters relating to district biodiversity values / sites.
Develop annual operational plans for the team's work and support them in their leadership of this work month to month.
Manage and report on the Biodiversity budget and mahi.
Skills and Experience You will be comfortable working in a changing environment and are a strategic thinker who can see the big picture and shift the work of the region to align with both DOC's organisational goals and the aspirations of whanau, hapu and iwi.
You can communicate clear and concise recommendations for the decision maker. If you have the following, we are keen to hear from you:
A strong commitment to Safety and Wellbeing in the workplace.
Planning, prioritisation, and organisation skills.
Excellent budget and financial management skills and experience.
Contract and project management experience.
Experience in operating online system software.
Strong relationship skills in working with others, particularly iwi Maori, but also other external stakeholders (i.e. community groups, landowners, regional councils).
Experience in working with tangata whenua and the ability to take cultural values into account when developing and prioritising work.
Skilled at coaching, training and supporting staff with the acquisition of technical knowledge.
Proven resilience, with the ability to keep calm under pressure while managing high profile work.
Tertiary qualification or equivalent in ecology, biology or environmental sciences would be an advantage.
Full NZ drivers licence.
About the Team The Regional Operations Group is responsible for delivering conservation work on the ground through our biodiversity, recreation / historic, community engagement and visitor centre teams.
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.
Apply Now Apply 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.
If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please do let us know. The salary range for this position is $79,656 - $100,639 pro-rata 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.
Applications close at 11:59pm on Tuesday, 22 October 2024.
For further enquiries, please feel free to contact: Wihi Meelker-Ngatai ******.
Job reference: 400 / 04305
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