• Keen to make a real impact in conservation?
• Work to protect Aotearoa's natural taonga while developing your conservation skills.
• 3 Permanent, full-time positions based in sunny Napier.

Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Tūroa
The Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and restore nature spaces and species across Aotearoa.
Tangata whenua are inextricably linked to the whenua and te taiao, and we desire a future where whānau, hapū and iwi can thrive in their role as rangatira and kaitiaki.
Tō tātou taiāo. Tō tātou hītori. He tāonga tūturu nō Aotearoa. Maioha rawatia. Poipoia rawatia. Tukua.
Our nature. Our history. It's New Zealand's unique legacy. Enjoy it. Enrich it. Pass it on.

He angitūtanga | About the role
As a Ranger Biodiversity, Heritage and Visitors, you'll be at the heart of our conservation efforts in the wider Hawkes Bay District. Based in Napier, you'll take on diverse projects that span heritage, visitors, and biodiversity functions.

Your focus will include:

• Threatened Species Management – Protecting and nurturing our unique flora and fauna.
• Threat Management – Tackling animal pests, controlling weeds, and maintaining essential fencing.
• Heritage and Recreational Asset Maintenance – Ensuring our treasured sites and facilities are preserved for future generations.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
We have three positions available, blending office and outdoor work with plenty of field opportunities. If you're passionate about the outdoors and thrive on variety, we want to hear from you!

Ideal candidates will have:

• A full New Zealand Drivers Licence
• Be physically fit
• Experience and competence in the outdoors
• Technology savvy; proficiency in MS Office suite, data management and reporting
• A can-do attitude and desire to learn
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to tailor your approach to different audiences
• A strong health and safety focus and experience leading the health and safety of others
• Experience with working with iwi, community partners, landowners, and volunteers
• Data collection, data analysis and record-keeping skills

Desirable:

• Experience with technology such as GIS and GPS
• Experience in practical conservation field delivery work (e.g. threatened species, pest plants and animals
• Experience in building/construction, fencing, engineering or protecting heritage sites
• Backcountry experience and navigation
• A tertiary qualification in a relevant field, or equivalent experience

Even if you don't tick all the boxes but believe your skills and experience closely align, then we still encourage you to submit an application.

Mō te tīma | About the team
The Hawkes Bay District team sits within the Operations Group which is responsible for delivering conservation work on the ground through our biodiversity, recreation/historic, community engagement across the Hawkes Bay.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | 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.

Tono ināianei | 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 throughout the recruitment process, please do let us know.
The salary range for this position is $60,314 to $75,603 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.

Rā katinga | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Tuesday 17 September 2024
Me he pātai anō | For further enquiries, contact Beth Williamson, Recruitment Advisor, bewilliamson@doc.govt.nz
Taupānga | Job reference: DOC/1809212