Senior Ranger Biodiversity

Bring your excellent relationship skills to deliver conservation outcomes.
- Four weeks + three days annual leave per year pro-rata, flexible working options.
- Full time, permanent role in Gisborne.

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
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
As Senior Ranger Biodiversity, you will lead the implementation of work programmes that contribute to positive biodiversity conservation outcomes in a diverse range of ecosystems across Tairāwhiti. These work programmes include wild animal control, wildlife response, threatened species, pest management and marine reserves.
Within the role you will be responsible for the planning, prioritisation, monitoring and financial management of the district's biodiversity programme, ensuring it aligns with and effectively contributes to local, regional and national priorities.
A key function of this role is providing support and advice to the Operations Manager and district team of kaimahi; working in collaboration with the district leadership team members and technical experts to provide strategic input and operational guidance that enables the success of the whole district's programme of work. The Senior Ranger also plays a crucial role in maintaining high level stakeholder relationships with tangata whenua, regional and district councils, and other external agencies.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
This role is very future focussed, you must be able to plan adaptively for long term success of the programmes and ensure the team you work with are supported to deliver on these goals. Your ability to think strategically and act operationally will contribute to the successful planning and scheduling of work programmes across the district.
If you have the following attributes, we are keen to hear from you:

- Knowledge and experience in biodiversity and ecosystem management
- Excellent planning, prioritisation, organisation skills
- A proven ability to work with others and manage relationships (i.e. community groups, landowners, regional councils)
- Ability and willingness and experience in working closely with tangata whenua
- Skilled at coaching, training and supporting staff with the acquisition of technical knowledge
- Excellent budget and financial management skills and experience
- Excellent communication skills, including a high level of written communication
- Proven resilience, with ability to keep calm under pressure while managing high profile work
- Contract and project management experience
- Experience in operating online system software
- A strong commitment to safety and wellbeing in the workplace
- Full New Zealand driver licence.

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 $77,336 to $97,708 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 Sunday, 10 December 2023.

**Taupānga| Job reference**: DOC/1749558