Ranger
1 month ago
Work in some of Wellington's most spectacular locations: Makara, Otaki Forks, Kapiti Island, and Matiu Somes Island.
- Join an amazing team of five passionate Rangers who love what they do.
- Perfect if you love working outdoors most days and staying fit.
- Mix of front country and remote backcountry work.
- Regular overnight adventures to islands and remote locations.
- Permanent, full-time role based in Kāpiti Wellington Office, Porirua.
**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.
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**He angitūtanga | About the role**
A rare opportunity to join an experienced and fun team of five Rangers working in the wider Wellington District. This role involves maintaining and improving recreation facilities and contributing to the biodiversity work at front country sites and back country sites. Backcountry/remote sites include the Orongorongo Valley, Otaki Forks, Kapakapanui, Kapiti Island, Mana Island and Matiu Somes Island.
Your day-to-day work will be field based but will include some office work to support the field work and team. The role involves regular work which requires overnight trips on islands and backcountry locations on average 10 days per month or as required to fulfill the busy maintenance program. Some of these trips are planned and some are at short notice. When working on any overnight trips extra allowances are paid.
**Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Requirements, skills and experience**
If you have the following skills and experience, we are keen to hear from you:
- The ability to work away from home on an ongoing and regular basis is a requirement for this role.
- A reasonable level of physical fitness to undertake field work which includes working in the back country, carrying in equipment and materials to sites.
- Drive, initiative and resourceful to independently research and resolve issues.
- Flexibility and adaptability to cope with changing priorities at short notice.
- Self-motivated person, who can operate well in a team environment.
- Skilled collaborator, team-player, with emotional intelligence.
- Excellent planning, organisational, coordinating, computing and administration and computer skills.
- Chainsaw unit standards.
- Small machine use including weed eaters, lawnmowers.
- DIY, basic carpentry and building skills.
- Grow safe Certification.
- First Aid Certification.
- Tramping or backcountry experience/skills.
- Four-wheel drive unit standards.
- Light Utility Vehicle (LUV) unit standards.
- Tractor unit standards.
- Weed control and pest plant identification.
- Animal pest control and monitoring.
- Island Cover.
- Standby Officer - wildlife and emergency call outs.
- Basic Firefighting.
- Full New Zealand driver licence.
Even if you don't tick all the boxes but believe your skills and experience closely align, then we still encourage you to apply.
**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.
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If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please do let us know.
The salary range for this position is $58,816 to $66,578 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 Monday, 2 December 2024.
**Taupānga | Job reference**: DOC/1829510
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