Department of Conservation Looking for Senior Ranger Heritage and Visitors at Whakatane, Bay of Plenty Full Time

• Are you passionate about the conservation, maintenance, and upkeep of Aotearoa?
• Are you interested in a role where you are making meaningful impact?
• Have you got experience Project Managing infrastructure projects?

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

Our Kaitiaki Matua/Senior Rangers form an integral part of our Whakatane district team and we have an opportunity for someone with the right skills and experience to join us as a Senior Ranger, Heritage and Visitors.

This role works closely alongside our District Leadership Team to support the strategy, planning, scheduling, monitoring and reporting of our district work programme to our Pou Matarautaki (Operation Manager). No two days are the same and the scope of the work is varied and diverse.

The Whakatane district is home to a diverse suite of spectacular recreational assets including Motu Trails National Cycleway, Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tane Rainforest Park Recreational suite and Nga Tapuwae o Toi walkway along with many other recreational opportunities.

This role will specifically focus on work planning, scheduling and managing visitor assets and heritage sites, and could be anything from the identifying maintenance issues with our tracks and utilities, to planning work within budget and resources and allocating out to teams.

Key accountabilities of this role include

• Actively work closely with whānau, hapū and iwi with all the sites we manage
• Lead planning of the annual, quarterly and monthly work programmes for the Operations Manager
• Plan, phase and track budget (including capital), identify critical cost pressures and recommend solutions
• Assist the Operations Manager to monitor field operations and systems to inform planning and reporting

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

You will be someone who is keen to deliver on our conservation goals. Your ability to think strategically and act operationally will contribute to the successful planning and scheduling of work programmes across the district. Your experience with engaging with mana whenua or demonstrated willingness to learn and engage will be the key to your success in this role.

In addition, we need someone with:

• Knowledge of operational field work in one or more of the following areas:
• Management of facilities, amenities and sites
• Visitor experience and risk management
• Construction and maintenance of sites and assets
• Scheduling and prioritisation of work orders
• The ability to work in true partnership with others across DOC and externally, including with local whānau, hapū and iwi partners
• Strong critical thinking and analysis skills
• The ability to manage and translate priorities into operational work plans
• Strong communication skills and the ability to deliver messages that are understood by all levels of the organisation
• A strong focus on continuous improvement and the ability to enhance organisational performance
• Experience with SAP or other similar databases and systems e.g. Asset Management Information System
• Full New Zealand Drivers Licence

Desired:

• Cultural competency and/or experience with working with mana whenua is desirable
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Tikanga Māori and Te Ao Māori is an advantage

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 $72,610 to $92,780 with the starting salary of the successful applicant being based on their relevant skills and experience.

Rā katinga | Applications close at 5 pm on Wednesday 27 July 2022

Me he pātai anō | For further enquiries, contact Lilly Witcomb, Senior Recruitment Advisor on [email protected]

Taupānga| Job Reference: 400/04315

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.