Ranger

5 months ago

Auckland City, New Zealand Auckland Council Full time

Full time permanent position, located at the stunning Waitākere Ranges Regional Park
- Are you passionate about education and environmental management?
- Do you thrive when working in a close-knit team and in a role that offers a different challenge every day?

**He angitūtanga: The opportunity**

Do you have a passion for conservation and education and the ability to enthuse and activate the residents of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland?

As a Park Ranger, you will be responsible for enabling safe and enjoyable outdoor recreation experiences in regional park settings, while conserving and protecting natural and cultural heritage resources.

This role is based in the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park Te Wao Nui o Tiriwa.

You will be responsible for educating visitors about the park's natural resources, history, and conservation efforts, and working closely and in partnership with mana whenua Te Kawerau a Maki, as kaitiaki of the area.

Day to day you will be:

- Delivering educational programs to visitors of all ages, including guided tours, hikes, and interactive exhibits.
- Collaborating with other council and parks staff to develop and implement educational programs and events.
- Managing and supporting volunteers and external stakeholders
- Overseeing and auditing contractors.
- General park maintenance and management
- Visitor liaison duties such as campgrounds and visitor arrival areas
- Supporting the wider ranger teams
- Delivering recreational asset monitoring and maintenance

You will be part of a team covering the Western Regional Parks. As a ranger in the Western Regional Parks team, you will be required to work weekends and public holidays on a ranger roster system. This will include responding to emergency calls after hours when you are rostered as a duty ranger.

You can find the position description here

**He kōrero mōu: About you**

Have a strong background (minimum of 2-3 years practical experience) in education and environmental management.

The successful person in this role will:

- Be a strong communicator
- Have a passion for working with volunteers, iwi, community groups and park visitors
- Have a 'can do' positive attitude
- Have sound practical experience
- Be proactive, approachable, and motivated

An education, conservation, or land management qualification(s) or similar would be highly desirable along with other appropriate licences to support public safety and environmental protection.

A current NZ full driver's licence (be able to drive a manual vehicle) is required for this position.

This role requires working on a roster system, being available for weekends and public holidays.

**Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer**

While focusing on our customers and stakeholders, this role offers great job variety in a stunning and unique work environment, with excellent opportunity for personal development and upskilling. Working as part of a competent, passionate and respected team you will deliver a world class Ranger service by facilitating a safe, rewarding experience in our beautiful Regional Parks.

Our regional parks are much loved and treasured by the people of Auckland and visitors alike, receiving up to 6 million visits a year. They represent the iconic landscapes of the Auckland region and are home to many rare and threatened ecosystems and native species.

For many of us, they are places that inspire and define us; places where we seek tranquillity and respite in nature, or more active recreation in the bush or on the beach
- Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini_
- My success is not mine alone, but the success of many._
- Our employer Kiwisaver contribution is additional to base salary offered._
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- Auckland Council is committed to the protection and well-being of children. This role is classified as a Children's Worker role under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014 and is deemed a safety-sensitive position. As such applicants will be required to undergo police vetting and a drug test prior to commencing employment._

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