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Ranger Biodiversity / Heritage And Visitors

Ranger Biodiversity / Heritage And Visitors

Department Of ConservationAuckland, New Zealand
10 days ago
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Ranger Biodiversity / Heritage and Visitors page is loaded## Ranger Biodiversity / Heritage and Visitorslocations : Tiritiri Matangi Island Basetime type : Full timeposted on : Posted Todaytime left to apply : End Date : November 5,

  • (13 days left to apply)job requisition id : JR
  • An exciting opportunity has become available for a full-time ranger with the Tiritiri Matangi Island team.
  • Salary ranges from $65,070 to $75,981 depending on skills and experience.
  • 3-year full-time island posting (option to extend for a further 2 years) based on Tiritiri Matangi
  • Mo te turanga | About the role
  • Tiritiri Matangi is a world-renowned island sanctuary, attracting over 30,000 visitors each year, a ferry runs Wednesday to Sunday every week allowing day visitors to explore this scientific reserve.Following the successful eradication of unwanted predators, the island now provides a safe haven for rare native bird species and tuatara within its restored habitats.We are seeking a motivated and adaptable Ranger – Biodiversity / Heritage & Visitors to join our small on-island team.

This role is critical in protecting and enhancing the island's unique biodiversity, caring for its cultural and natural heritage, and providing outstanding experience for visitors.This is a two-ranger island, with overlapping 10-day shifts.

Accommodation is provided for the duration of the shift, and the ranger is expected to live on island during this time and to come off during their rostered 4 days off.The position will be focussed on :

  • Engaging with Members of the Public and general interactions including public speaking in front of large audiences
  • Working with iwi partners
  • Working with community group
  • Amenity maintenance, groundskeeping
  • Visitor facility inductions
  • Biosecurity advocacy and surveillance
  • Visitor Safety
  • Infrastructure maintenance
  • Supporting biodiversity projects such as Hihi and Takahe recovery
  • Volunteer managementThe role on Tiritiri Matangi is suited for somebody that thrives in a fast-paced environment, can juggle multiple conflicting priorities and is comfortable in a very public and people focused role.
  • Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience
  • The ideal candidate will have strong backcountry field skills, biodiversity experience, experience of living and working in remote locations, good communication skills, experience working with iwi, and a practical background in infrastructure maintenance.Required skills include proficiency in scrub bars and weed spraying, physical fitness, and familiarity with Microsoft Office programs.
  • A flexible, team-oriented approach and a willingness to learn are essential.If you have some of following, we are keen to hear from you :

  • Good level of physical fitness (backcountry experience)
  • Ability to adhere to strict health, safety and well-being systems
  • Field delivery skills such as scrub baring and track maintenance
  • Basic infrastructure maintenance skills (solar, septic & water)
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Trapping, monitoring, predator and weed control.
  • Planning and organisational skills.
  • Emotional intelligence.
  • Tech savvy skills with ability to learn new systems.
  • Ability to work alone and within a team; task prioritisation, initiative.
  • Strong health and safety focus.
  • Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work with a range of stakeholders.
  • Ability to work in isolated environments.
  • Hands-on practical skillset.
  • Comfortable engaging and working in partnership with iwi and tangata whenua
  • Full New Zealand Driver Licence with the ability to drive a manual desiredDesirable :
  • Experience and / or qualifications with chainsaws, scrub bars and driving LUVs
  • A current First Aid certificate.We are passionate about developing our people and will provide qualification training for specialised skills where required.
  • Mo te tima | About the team
  • The ranger will report into the Supervisor within the Inner Islands team.
  • This wider team is distributed across islands within the Hauraki Gulf with most senior staff based on the mainland.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

  • Tonoa inaianei | Apply now
  • Apply online with a CV and cover letter that highlights your relevant skills, experience and motivation for joining Te Papa Atawhai.
  • Please note, due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to accept direct or emailed applications and provide feedback to those not shortlisted.If you require any accommodations or adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.The salary range for this position is $65,070 to $75,981 with the starting salary of the successful applicant being based on their relevant skills and experience.Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory – this includes holding a valid work visa that covers the whole period of employment.Due to high volumes, we are not engaging with recruitment agencies for this role.

  • Ra whakakapi | Applications close
  • at 11 : 59 pm on Tuesday 4th November
  • Me he patai ano, whakapa mai | For further enquiries
  • , please contact Olivia Keane at
  • note that we have replaced our previous recruitment system with Workday, you will need to create a new Candidate Home account when applying for new roles.The Department of Conservation is a great place to work for anyone who is passionate about nature and the environment.
  • Our people are responsible for caring for our land, water and native species.

    Spread throughout the country, they ensure that nature can thrive.

    They perform a huge range of tasks in roles from technical specialists to support staff and frontline rangers.

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