• Are you passionate about managing our huts, tracks and heritage assets for all to enjoy?
• Come live and work amongst the lakes, mountains and forests of the Nelson Lakes National Park in New Zealand's Southern Alps.
• Permanent full-time Field Team Lead role based in Nelson Lakes.

Te Oranga o te Ao Tūroa | Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa
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
How would you like to live and work in one of our stunning National Parks in Aotearoa? Enjoy breath-taking scenery and protect a number of important heritage sites in the district. DOC has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our close-knit and small Heritage and Visitors team based in the beautiful Nelson Lakes National Park.
The Ranger, Heritage and Visitors position is a crucial operational role and forms part of a close-knit team of six permanent Heritage and Visitor staff based at St Arnaud. In this role, your day-to-day work will be primarily field based where you will be involved in:

• leading the maintenance and preservation of Historic and Visitor sites, structures and equipment
• participating in the Health and Safety culture of the field team through JSA and Toolboxes, along with input into Safety Plans.
• being involved in Regional Heritage and Visitor work on demand
• leading in the field to implement the monthly work plan and contributing to the plans effectiveness through input in the Blue Worx system and EAM
• maintaining conservation campsites, picnic and car park areas, toilets and water supplies
• constructing and maintaining structures to standard
• maintaining back country track and huts
• constructing and maintaining tracks to standard
• operating and overseeing the use and maintenance of chainsaws, scrub-bars, backpack sprayers, diggers, and other minor earthwork machinery. (Training given, though experience and qualifications, especially with chainsaws a must)
• boating activities on the main lakes Rotoiti and Rotoroa
• doing data entry, planning and organising field trips
• flying in and the loading of helicopters (in house training modules provided)
• utilizing and maintaining the NL Workshop
• Conservation law compliance.

The role may involve living and working in the backcountry for up to a week at a time with access often via helicopter, boat or foot. While the normal hours will be Monday to Friday 8am to 4.30pm, you will occasionally be required to work weekends and some public holidays, you will also be required at times to work across the Region and the greater South Island as Operational support. Rental accommodation may be available for the successful applicant.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
We are looking for someone who has a positive, 'can do' attitude, and be a total team player. You will enjoy working in the outdoors and making a hands-on difference in the landscape of our back and front country facilities. You will have practical field skills and be fit and strong enough to undertake a physical job and enjoy working in the field.
In addition to the above, if you have the following attributes, we would love to hear from you:

• A love of the outdoors and a strong practical approach to problems.
• Sound communication skills, oral and written.
• A genuine interest in the Departments management of Aotearoa's natural and cultural heritage, and an enthusiasm for engaging others in conservation.
• A full New Zealand Driver Licence class 1.
• Chainsaw competency and experience at the minimum level of NZQA 17766.
• Proven building and construction skills.
• Computer and technology savvy.

Desirable:

• A current Outdoor first aid certificate.
• A class 2 full New Zealand Driver Licence.
• Can Lead, plan and implement backcountry field operations.
• Boat skipper, be willing to undergo the training and experience.
• Tracks and rollers licence, experience with tractors, diggers, etc.
• Licenced building practitioner.
• Dangerous goods endorsement.
• NZQA Rural or Urban firefighting experience.
• experience working with and supporting community Conservation Groups.
• Knowledge and understanding of Tikanga Māori and Te Ao Māori and/or experience with working with mana whenua.
• Conservation Law Compliance experience.

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
If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please do let us know.
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.
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 overs the whole period of employment.
Recruitment agencies: please note, due to high volumes we are not engaging with recruitment agencies for this role.
Depending on the volume of applications received, we may close this advertisement early, please submit your application as soon as possible.

Rā katinga | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Wednesday, 2 October 2024
Me he pātai anō | For further enquiries, contact Dave Seelye, Supervisor, at dseelye@doc.govt.nz
Taupānga | Job reference: DOC/1818245