Department of Conservation Hiring for Ranger Biodiversity, Visitors and Heritage Job at Chatham Islands Full Time

• Mātauranga Māori approach to delivering conservation
• Work outdoors amongst the beautiful and unique setting of Chatham Islands
• Assist in protecting critically endangered species
• Excellent opportunities to build your skills and enjoy a satisfying career

Toitū te marae a Tāne, toitū te marae a Tangaroa, toitū te tangata

If the land is well and the sea is well, the people will thrive

At Te Papa Atawhai, Department of Conservation we express our spirit of service and serve Aotearoa through our purpose, Papatūānuku Thrives. Our organisational strategy, Te Kaupapa a Te Papa Atawhai, puts nature and people at the heart of everything we do. It is anchored by te reo Māori and te ao Māori, recognising that Te Tiriti o Waitangi and our whānau, hapū and iwi are central to all our mahi.

Te Papa Atawhai is offering an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and hands on individual to join the team as a Ranger within our operations team, based on Chatham islands. We are looking for a dedicated and collaborative individual to join our team who feels inspired, day in day out and connected to our united purpose: Papatūānuku Thrives.

He angitūtanga | About the role

Your day-to-day work will take you across the Chatham Islands, working as part of our experienced team of rangers undertaking track & amenities maintenance, pest and animal control, fencing fixes and habitat restoration work. Occasional tasks might be assisting firefighting, marine mammal stranding and species monitoring. This is a full time, permanent role. There is accommodation available on the island, this is shared accommodation, suited for one person.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

We need an individual, who is a proven team player, is great at communicating, and has practical hands-on skills. You will be versatile and resilient and able to tackle a variety of work. You will thrive with confidence and support the department and the local teams’ mahi.

If you have the following attributes, we are keen to hear from you:

• Whakawhanaungatanga – an ability to foster and develop relationships with colleagues, public and our Te Tiriti partners
• Kaitiakitanga – a keen interest to be Kaitiaki of Te Ao Tūroa to facilitate growth of knowledge and skills in others
• Full drivers’ licence
• Hands on skills such as fencing, general maintenance and/or landscaping

Experience with weed spraying, GrowSafe, and pest control is highly advantageous but not required, as training will be provided for the right applicant.

Mō te tīma | About the team

You will be part of a wider team, based in the small community of Chatham Islands. The team make sure to make time for socialisation and have weekly get togethers. Overall, they like to have fun and support each other.

Mō mātou | About us

Te Papa Atawhai is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that represents the communities we serve, and to creating an inclusive workplace culture. Our Te Kaupapa behaviours of whakatīnanatia (we deliver), atawhaitia a Papatūānuku (we love nature), whakawhānaungatanga (we build relationships) and whakaauaha (we innovate) guide what we need to do for Papatūānuku to Thrive.

Ko ngā hua | What we offer

We take pride in enabling our kaimahi to bring their unique perspectives to mahi, in pursuit of our collective aspirations. Our commitment to well-being and professional development includes:

• Flexible working options where applicable
• Te Pukenga Atawhai – Cultural Capability Development Programme
• Active employee networks, Te Kāwai Aho Tapu – Māori Kaimahi Network, Rainbow Network

Tono ināianei | Apply now

Submit a tailored CV and cover letter highlighting your relevant skills, experience, and alignment to our Kaupapa.

The salary range for this position is $47,320 to $59,978, plus an extra loading to account for cost of living. With the starting salary of the successful applicant being based on their relevant skills and experience.

Rā katinga | Applications close at 5 pm on 27th June

Me he pātai anō | For further enquiries, contact Lilly Witcomb at [email protected]

Taupānga | Job Reference: DOC1634159

COVID-19 Vaccination requirement – From 4 May 2022 our Vaccination Policy, requiring all employees to be vaccinated, has been suspended but may be reinstated in the future if the COVID-19 situation changes. Positions that are identified as high risk will still have a requirement for appointees to be vaccinated. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to commencing for these positions will be required and applicants will be notified during the recruitment process if this condition will apply.

Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory – this includes holding a valid work visa that covers the whole period of employment.

Visit www.doc.govt.nz to find out more about a career with us.