Ranger, Community

Play a key role in supporting the Nelson Marlborough Conservation Board to achieve its outcomes
- 4 weeks + 3 days annual leave per year pro-rata, flexible working options
- Permanent, part-time (20 hours per week) role based in Nelson

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

The Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (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
An exciting opportunity has become available for a well organised and confident communicator to join the team as a part time Community Ranger focused on Conservation Board Support in beautiful Nelson.
In this position, you will provide excellent support, administration and services to the Nelson Marlborough Conservation Board. The role includes following responsibilities:

- Foster strong working relationships with Board Chair(s) and members
- Work closely with Statutory Manager and Board Chair(s) to develop meeting agenda and field trips
- Coordinate preparation for meetings and field trips, including venue arrangements, equipment, catering, travel, accommodation, health and safety, and guest speakers
- Prepare, collate and distribute Board papers and agenda in a timely manner
- Attend meetings, take minutes and ensure minutes are prepared and distributed in a timely manner in consultation with the Statutory Manager and Board Chair(s)
- Follow up after the meeting, including expense claims for Board members

This position is based in Nelson and you will be part of the Motueka District Community team. This position is part time (20 hours / 0.5 FTE) with some flexibility in your working hours. You will travel to Board meetings held across the region and, on occasion, have an overnight stay (accommodation will be provided, and may include overnight stays on marae).
To find out more about the Nelson Marlborough Conservation Board, please visit our website.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
You'll need to be flexible and positive, work well under pressure and tight timeframes, and be responsive to situations as they change.
If you have the following attributes, we are keen to hear from you:

- Previous experience in administrative, meeting support and minute-taking
- Excellent organisational and communication skills, both written and verbal, with high attention to detail
- Ability to use the Microsoft Office Suite and technologically savvy
- Outstanding relationship building skills including the ability to confidently liaise with a range of internal and external stakeholders from a range of backgrounds
- Well-developed sense of cultural awareness, particularly in Te Ao Māori, and ideally including experience engaging and working in partnership with iwi and tangata whenua
- Excellent time management skills, including ability to prioritise and maintain a high level of accuracy while dealing with conflicting demands
- A full New Zealand driver's licence

**Desirable**:

- An interest in conservation and knowledge of the Department's work

Mō te tīma | About the team
DOC's Northern South Island Operations Region consists of five District Offices: Motueka, Golden Bay (Takaka), Sounds (Picton), South Marlborough (Renwick and Kaikōura) and Nelson Lakes (St Arnaud).
The Operations Team in Motueka District consists of 37 permanent staff members. They are led by an Operations Manager, Visitor & Heritage and Community, and an Operations Manager, Biodiversity and Project Janszoon. Development of the work programme is undertaken by Senior Rangers and the work is scheduled and teams are led by Supervisors. The permanent District Team is supported by temporary and seasonal staff. The District also has a broad range of contractors and volunteers who add to the strength and character of the team.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What's in it for you?
DOC is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that represents the communities we serve, creating an inclusive workplace culture, supporting the relationship between the Crown and Māori, 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 wellbeing and professional development includes:

- Flexible working opportunities suited to your role
- Te Pukenga Atawhai - cultural capability development programme
- Te Kāwai Aho Tapu - internal Māori network
- Career development, secondment, and training opportunities to help you realise your goals
- Study assistance in programmes that are relevant to your wo