Biodiversity Ranger Fish Passage

OverviewWe're looking for a dedicated Biodiversity Ranger, Fish Passage to join our Environment Projects team, based in our central Wellington office.

This role is fixed term, covering parental leave, to June

• .ResponsibilitiesAs the Biodiversity Ranger, Fish Passage you will jointly lead the field component of an MfE funded project aiming to identify and remediate barriers to fish migration across the Wellington region.

You will complete fish passage assessments, plan and implement remediation work and monitor effectiveness of remediation measures.

You will also support training and raise awareness in the community.QualificationsA relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experienceExperience working in a field-based role, operating handheld machinery and equipmentExperience in undertaking freshwater fish surveys, data entry and analysis, as well as identification of FW fish speciesAbility to develop strong relationships with a wide range of peopleThe ability to work in a team as well as independently, and to be pragmatic and adaptableAbility to carry out full days of physical activity, and work in aquatic environmentsCapability in Te ao Maori in line with Greater Wellington's Maori Capability Framework.What we offerWork to suit your life and whanau with our flexible working policy.We\'ll encourage you to grow and prosper with a range of learning and development opportunities, internal secondments and career progression.Your wellbeing is our priority - we\'ll provide medical and trauma insurance (or an allowance to cover this), support through our employee assistance programme, including Rongoa Maori partner providers, along with Tangihanga leave and support.We want you to have a sense of belonging, where you can reflect your personal and cultural identity in the way that you work.Social clubs, staff networks and a friendly and inclusive culture.Great working environments across our beautiful region.How to applyGreater Wellington is proud to be a member of Te Uru Tangata Centre for Workplace Inclusion and is Pride Pledge certified.

We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive, flexible, and supportive workplace.

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and welcome the unique talent and experience you will bring to our team.We are passionate about ensuring our recruitment processes are fair and equitable.

Please let us know if you have any accessibility needs or adjustments that need to be made so we can offer a recruitment process that is more accessible to you.Click on the Apply link to view the job description and to apply for the role with a cover letter and CV.

All applicants will be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in New Zealand.For further information, please contact Lyle Scott on

We will shortlisting applications as they come in and will interview as soon as possible to secure the right person.Greater Wellington is an accredited Living Wage Employer.

We\'re committed to making sure our people, including people in our supply chain, earn enough to meet life\'s basic needs, support their whanau, and participate fully in their communities.

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