Department of Conservation Looking for Ranger Treaty Implementation at Auckland City, Auckland Full Time

• Community-focussed role with the opportunity to effect deep, positive change
• Kaupapa Māori approach to delivering conservation
• 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 whānau, hapū and iwi are central to all our mahi.

Te Papa Atawhai is offering an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to be at the leading edge of iwi partnership and conservation leadership in Tāmaki Makaurau. We are looking for a dedicated and collaborative individual to join our team who feels connected to our united purpose: Papatūānuku Thrives.

He angitūtanga | About the role

As our Ranger, Community, Treaty Implementation you’ll join our existing Community Team based in our offices in Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland and Mahurangi/Warkworth. The Māori (mana whenua and matāwaka) landscape in the DOC Auckland region is complex with 19 iwi (with overlapping rights and interests and at varying stages of settlement redress and settlement implementation) and active matāwaka interests. DOC staff are reliant on excellent knowledge of the Māori landscape to undertake their work effectively.

The role contributes to conditions within the DOC Auckland Region that best provide for high-quality relationships with whānau, hapū and iwi and supports DOC staff in understanding the Treaty landscape of Tāmaki Makaurau and building their capacity to fulfil Treaty responsibilities. This role also supports the Auckland Operations Teams to enact their Treaty priorities, develop their cultural capability and mitigate risk from non-fulfilment of Treaty responsibilities.

The position will be focussed on:

• Supporting the roll-out of work scheduling and reporting for Treaty settlement commitments;
• Facilitating coordination of regular meetings with whānau, hapū and iwi;
• Supporting opportunities for whānau, hapū and iwi to build their internal capabilities to practise their responsibilities as kaitiaki;
• Keeping up-to-date with the iwi landscape in Tāmaki Makaurau and ensure this information is shared with our Operations team; and
• Supporting staff in the DOC Auckland Region to increase their cultural competency.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

We are looking for a natural people leader who is passionate about supporting a positive team culture. You will have great communication and engagement skills allowing a heightened sense of self-awareness and emotional intelligence. You will know how to engage effectively with mana whenua and show a willingness to learn karakia, pepeha and local tikanga to develop your capability in this area, allowing you to work effectively with whānau, hapū, and iwi.

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

• Te reo me ona tikanga Māori;
• Whakawhanaungatanga – an ability to foster and develop relationships with colleagues, public and tangata whenua;
• Ability to engage and support the aspirations of tangata whenua in relation to conservation and Treaty settlements;
• Ability to see the big picture and to have enthusiasm to find workable practical solutions
• Ability to navigate and balance differing perspectives while maintaining alignment with DOC goals;
• Knowledge of, or willingness to acquire, Tāmaki Makaurau iwi history, traditions and customary practices;
• Current driver licence

Mō te tīma | About the team

This role sits with the Community team in the Tāmaki Makaurau Mainland District. You will be part of the wider District team which contains a motivated mix of biodiversity, community and visitor/heritage rangers, who deliver our conservation operations on the ground. The team in Tāmaki Makaurau has a supportive and collaborative culture.

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 available, including hybrid working or flexi hours;
• Te Pukenga Atawhai – Cultural Capability Development Programme;
• Active employee networks, including Te Kāwai Aho Tapu – Māori Kaimahi Network and 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 $58,476 to $79,115 with the starting salary of the successful applicant being based on their relevant skills and experience.

Rā katinga | Applications close at 5 pm on Tuesday, 26 July 2022

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

Taupānga | Job Reference: DOC1633053

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.