Ranger

Full time, permanent opportunity based in one of the most unique landscapes in Aotearoa, Rakiura/Stewart Island.
- Experience why the Department of Conservation is the 2nd most attractive workplace in New Zealand

Toitū te marae a Tāne, toitū te marae a Tangaroa, toitū te tangata
If the land is well and the sea is well, the people will thrive

At Te Papa Atawhai, Department of Conservation we express our spirit of service and serve Aotearoa through our purpose, Papatūānuku Thrives. Our organisational strategy, Te Kaupapa a Te Papa Atawhai, puts nature and people at the heart of everything we do. It is anchored by te reo Māori and te ao Māori, recognising that Te Tiriti o Waitangi and our whānau, hapū and iwi are central to all our mahi.

He angitūtanga | About the role
We are looking for an enthusiastic Ranger to join our Recreation/Historic Team in the Rakiura National Park. If you enjoy working in the outdoors, meeting new people and don't mind getting your feet wet then this may be the opportunity for you.
Rakiura/Stewart Island, south of Invercargill, is New Zealand's 3rd largest island. It is home to several front-country visitor sites, amenities, campsites, carparks and viewpoints, as well as a Great Walk track, short walks and access to multi-day walks.
You will be maintaining walking tracks in Rakiura/Stewart Island (Rakiura National Park) ensuring that they are kept to a high standard and in accordance with Department standards. At times you may be involved in other duties relating to the wider recreation/historic team or Biodiversity team.
This position is a full-time position and is based on the island.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
If you have the following attributes, we are keen to hear from you:

- A current First Aid certificate and valid Driver's License.
- Backcountry field experience and a high level of physical fitness
- Experience in building and plant maintenance is preferred with Chainsaw experience
- Track and structure maintenance experience
- Experience with vehicles, 4x4, LUV's and boating experience
- A team player with strong relationship skills in working with others.
- Ability to live and work in a small community, spending time away in remote locations.
- An understanding and appreciation of conservation values in New Zealand and an ability to communicate these to a wide range of people
- That ‘willing to go the extra mile', ‘can do' attitude and a practical know-how to make something out of nothing.
- Strong health and safety focus

Mō te tīma | About the team
The Rakiura team is a collegial friendly team, engaged with the community and they are looking for a team player who will “pitch in” to get a job done with the ability to work under pressure and keep smiling no matter what

Ko ngā hua | What we offer
We take pride in enabling our kaimahi to bring their unique perspectives to mahi, in pursuit of our collective aspirations. Our commitment to well-being and professional development includes:

- Discounted access to Department of Conservation tracks, huts and amenities as well as outdoor apparel.
- Te Pukenga Atawhai - Cultural Capability Development Programme
- Active employee networks, Te Kāwai Aho Tapu - Māori Kaimahi Network, Rainbow Network

Submit a tailored CV and cover letter highlighting your relevant skills, experience, and alignment to our Kaupapa.
The salary range for this position is $50,770 to $59,978 with the starting salary of the successful applicant being based on their relevant skills and experience

**Rā katinga | Applications close**: 5pm on Thursday 29 September,

**Taupānga| Job Reference**: 400/09731

**COVID-19 Vaccination**: Some positions that are identified as high risk may still have a requirement for appointees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to commencing for these positions will be required and applicants will be notified during the recruitment process if this condition will apply.
Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory - this includes holding a valid work visa that covers the whole period of employment.