Ranger Project Lead Biodiversity

1 month ago

Stewart Island, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
Ranger Project Lead Biodiversity (Pukunui/Southern New Zealand Dotterels) (Fixed Term) at Department of Conservation, Stewart Island
  • Do you want to make a key difference in the conservation of the Nationally Critical Southern New Zealand Dotterel/Pukunui?
  • Exciting new role leading the Pukunui Recovery Project.
  • The salary range for this position is $68,535 to $86,423.
  • Full-time, 24-month fixed-term opportunity based on Rakiura/Stewart Island.

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.

You will be joining our dedicated Pukunui team on Rakiura, leading the delivery of the Pukunui Recovery Project, in efforts to stem the ongoing decline of this Nationally Critical sub species. The last annual count recorded only 101 birds remaining and there is an urgent need to protect them from a wide range of threats.

The establishment of this new position is proposed to respond to the increasingly complex needs of a growing recovery project. This is largely an office-based role, with a focus on facilitating the delivery of predator control work and Pukunui monitoring. There will be some opportunities to contribute to the field programme. As a Project Lead, you will lead work delivery, manage budgets, and collaborate on strategic planning with the Senior Ranger to drive the recovery project.

The position will be focused on:

  • Leading the delivery of the Pukunui Recovery Project
  • Managing contractors and procurement
  • Managing sponsorship funds
  • Guiding, supporting, and training others within their areas of specialty
  • Overseeing data management and reporting
  • Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, community groups, and iwi, whānau, and hapū.

If you have some of the following, we are keen to hear from you:

  • Experience in leading complex work programmes.
  • Experience leading pest animal control operations.
  • Proven skills in logistics management.
  • Excellent communication, relationship management, and leadership skills.
  • Critical thinking ability with experience in project leadership, including planning, implementation, resource prioritization, supervision, and reporting within budget and timelines.
  • Outstanding planning and organizational skills, with attention to detail and a commitment to achieving team objectives.
  • Ability to translate technical information into easily understood concepts for non-technical audiences.
  • Strong commitment to health and safety practices, with the ability to promote this culture among others.
  • A broad range of biodiversity field experience, including species management.
  • Proven back-country experience, including proficiency with GPS.
  • Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.
  • A tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in conservation, ecology, or biology.

Mō te tīma About the team

As part of the Rakiura Operations team, you will join a tight-knit crew who genuinely enjoy working with each other and are passionate about the work they do.

Private accommodation on the island is limited; if required we have staff accommodation available.

Depending on the volume of applications received, we may close this advertisement early, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Apply online with a CV and cover letter that highlights your relevant skills, experience, and motivation for joining Te Papa Atawhai. Please note, due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to accept direct or emailed applications and provide feedback to those not shortlisted.

If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please do let us know.

Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory - this includes holding a valid work visa that covers the whole period of employment.

Me he pātai anō For further enquiries , please feel free to contact Grace Tocker, Supervisor, at

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