Lead Ranger, Community

2 weeks ago

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Department of Conservation Full time
Job details

Job reference:

  • DOC/1725813
    Location:
  • Christchurch
    Date posted:
  • 07Jun2023
    Application close date:
  • 21Jun2023 Are you passionate about working with tangata whenua and the wider community?
  • Do you enjoy using your critical thinking skills to find the best possible outcome for conservation within legal frameworks?
  • Fulltime, permanent position based in Sockburn, Christchurch

Toitū te marae a Tāne-Mahuta, toitū te marae a Tangaroa, toitū te tangata

If the land is well and the sea is well, the people will thrive
Te Papa Atawhai, Department of Conservation (DOC) serves to protect and sustain nature across Aotearoa.

We put nature and people at the heart of our mahi, guided by te reo Māori, te ao Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.


We do this by:

  • Protecting land, species, ecosystems, and cultural heritage for conservation purposes
  • Managing threats and adverse impacts
  • Being a voice for conservation
  • Connecting people to nature

He angitūtanga | About the role**This is an exciting opportunity for you to become part of strong, tightly-knit and hardworking team. You will contribute towards growing conservation in the Mahaanui District alongside our Treaty partners and the community.

In this role you will:

  • Write and coordinate ministerial briefings and Official Information Act responses
  • Provide local ontheground context for statutory land management functions
  • Create and maintain positive working relationships with district Biodiversity and Recreation/Historic Rangers to identify opportunities to achieve more conservation through greater involvement and partnership with iwi, business, and the wider community
  • Support and work directly with our treaty partners, stakeholders, and community groups working in the district
  • Contribute to and participate in wider district and community team operations as required, eg event planning and facilitation, creation of social media content, contract development, public liaison and biodiversity and recreation/historic field work

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience**If you have the following attributes, we are keen to hear from you:
  • A relevant tertiary qualification in planning, resource management or environmental management
  • Experience with RMA and/or statutory processes
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to digest large volumes of complex information and make decisions and recommendations
  • Excellent relationship building skills and preference to work as part of a team
  • High level of organisation skills with the ability to prioritise and work autonomously
  • Experience working with computerbased systems and Microsoft Office products
  • Be passionate about working with whānau, hapū and iwi and have respect for te ao Māori me ngā tikanga
  • Full New Zealand drivers licence

Desirable:

  • Experience with working with mana whenua
  • Understanding of conservation management techniques

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What's in it for you?


Te Papa Atawhai is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that represents the communities we serve, creating an inclusive workplace culture, supporting the relationship between Māori and the Crown, and lifting our cultural capability.

We encourage our people to bring their authentic self and unique perspectives to work, in pursuit of our collective aspirations.


Our commitment to well-being and professional development includes:

  • Flexible working opportunities suited to your role
  • Career development, secondment and training opportunities to help you realise your goals
  • Study assistance in programmes that are relevant to your work
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and discounted medical insurance
  • Great discounts on DOC accommodation and outdoor apparel and gear so you're ready for your next adventure


 Te Pukenga Atawhai
  • Cultural Capability Development Programme


The salary range for this position is $66,535 to $83,906 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._

Rā katinga | Applications close:
at 5 pm on Wednesday, 21 June 2023

Taupānga | Job reference:
DOC/1725813

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