Ranger Biodiversity Monitoring

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Overview

Support our kaupapa of protecting the natural integrity of Maori land and preserving matauranga Maori.

Support delivery of mahi on whenua Maori, freshwater and native bush environments.

Salary ranges from $65,070 to $75,981 depending on skills and experience.

Permanent, full-time role starting February

• | based in Opotiki.

About the role

We are looking for an exceptional kaimahi to deliver biodiversity monitoring work within our NWR Central & North Regions, but may be required to help in the NWR East Coast Region & NWR Southwest Regions at times.

You will provide specialist skills and experience for the operational delivery of biodiversity monitoring on whenua Maori with a Nga Whenua Rahui formal protection agreement, working on Maori privately owned lands.

The position will be focused on :

Collect biodiversity monitoring data from a wide range of sites and projects.

Reporting on data collection.

Forward planning and organising all resources required for field trips, including safety plans and approvals.

Developing and maintaining all required training capabilities and competencies for this role.

Provide office-based advice when requested.

You will be part of a national team and may have responsibilities that extend beyond the location where you reside.

Put simply, this is a specialist technical monitoring role that involves a large proportion of time in the field across many different sites.

This is a permanent full-time position that will require some work away from home for up to 10 days at a time and assist teams across Aotearoa.

Skills and experience

Physically fit and capable of working and operating in the backcountry.

Data management, reporting and writing skills.

Collaborate, communicate and engage with landowners, whanau, hapu, and iwi within our Opotiki rohe.

Understands and appreciates the values for tikanga and kawa and is willing to work within Te Ao Maori & Western Science.

Understands the importance of wellbeing, health and safety.

Team player – supports others, great communicator, shows initiative, takes responsibility.

A range of biodiversity monitoring experience.

Current full New Zealand Drivers Licence.

Computer skills with confidence in Excel and Word.

Specialist skills

Experience in 20 x 20 plot measurement.

Plant identification.

Bird identification, preferably 5-minute bird counts.

Animal pest monitoring, preferably ungulate pellet counts and possum monitoring.

Ability to interpret GIS information and use data loggers / GPS units.

A tertiary qualification or equivalent experience and achievements in science or natural heritage management are desirable.

Have a strong understanding and appreciation for the values of tikanga and kawa when working with Maori landowners, Whanau / Hapu.

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.

You can learn more about what we offer here.

Applications close

The role will close at 11 : 59 pm on Monday 17th November

Depending on the volume of applications received, we may close this advertisement early, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Contact

For further enquiries, please contact Reina Tai, Team Lead Regional Operations at

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