Department of Conservation Hiring for Ranger Job at Greymouth Full Time

• Are you someone who is passionate about maintaining Heritage and Visitor assets and providing quality visitor experiences?
• Do you enjoy both back country and front country track, hut, campsite, and amenities maintenance?

If yes, then this is the job for you!

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.

He angitūtanga | About the role

As a Ranger (Heritage and Visitor) based in Greymouth, you will contribute to projects related to Heritage sites as well as projects surrounding infrastructure for visitors with the support of the team, including:

• Manage assigned project work.
• Maintaining both back country and front country tracks.
• Maintaining back country huts, bridges, and other structures.
• Assisting the Biodiversity/wider teams when required.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stake holders and internal staff.
• Construction/ building work when required.

You will be joining a positive and enthusiastic team delivering conservation outcomes in Greymouth.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

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

• A current First Aid certificate.
• Class 1 or above driver’s licence, ideally with the ability to drive a manual.
• Tech savvy skills and drive to learn new systems, including the ability to use computer databases and information systems.
• A positive can-do attitude and excellent communications skills.
• An ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ideally experience working in the back country/remotely for extended periods of time
• Carpentry/ construction skills and experience are highly desirable.
• Experience in maintaining visitor facilities, tracks and structures is highly desirable.
• Experience and qualifications with use of chainsaws, scrub bars, 4WDS, LUVs and helicopters, is highly desirable.
• Good people skills, a strong team player who works well with others
• A strong level of emotional intelligence

Mō te tīma | About the team

The Kaitiaki position will form part of an energetic and hardworking team comprised of the Supervisor Heritage and Recreation and 2 permanent Rangers. The successful applicant will also get the opportunity to work alongside different teams including the Biodiversity and Community team. On occasions you will also get the opportunity to work across different locations with some work crossing with the Reefton Operations team.

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:

• Be a part of one of the best New Zealand employers in 2022 (Randstad survey)
• Te Pukenga Atawhai – Cultural Capability Development Programme
• Free access to DOC campsites, huts and accommodation across New Zealand

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 with the starting salary of the successful applicant being based on their relevant skills and experience

Rā katinga | Applications close: Wednesday 20 July, 5pm

Me he pātai anō | Further enquiries contact David Deck on 027 548 4873

Taupānga| Job Reference: 400/07242

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.