Ranger Heritage And Visitors – Department Of Conservation – Aoraki Mt Cook

2 weeks ago


Christchurch, New Zealand Department Of Conservation Full time

Are you passionate about managing our huts, tracks and heritage assets for all to enjoy?

How would you like to live and work in one of Aotearoa's stunning National Parks?

Permanent, full-time role based in Aoraki/Mount Cook.

Te Oranga o te Ao Turoa | Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa

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 whanau, hapu and iwi can thrive in their role as rangatira and kaitiaki.

Our nature. Our history. It's New Zealand's unique legacy. Enjoy it. Enrich it. Pass it on.

He angitunga | About the role

In this role, your day-to-day work will be primarily field-based where you will be involved in:

Leading the maintenance and preservation of Historic and Visitor sites, structures and equipment

Participate in the Health and Safety culture of the field team through JSA and Toolboxes, along with input into Safety Plans.

Be involved in Regional Heritage and Visitor work on demand

Leading in the field to implement the monthly work plan and contributing to the plan's effectiveness through input in the BlueWorx system and EAM

Maintenance of conservation campsites, picnic and car park areas, toilets and water supplies

Construction and maintenance of structures to standard

Back country track and hut maintenance

Track construction and maintenance to standard

Operating and overseeing the use and maintenance of chainsaws, scrub-bars, backpack sprayers, diggers, and other minor earthwork machinery. (Training given, though experience and qualifications, especially with chainsaws a must)

Office work including data entry, planning and organising field trips

Flying in and the loading of helicopters (in house training modules provided)

Utilizing and maintaining the NL Workshop

Conservation law compliance

The role may involve living and working in the backcountry for up to a week at a time with access often via helicopter, boat or foot. While the normal hours will be Monday to Friday 8am to 5.00pm, you will be required to work weekends and some public holidays, you will also be required at times to work across the Region and the greater South Island as Operational support. Rental accommodation may be available for the successful applicant.

Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience

We are looking for someone who has a positive, 'can do' attitude, and be a total team player. You will enjoy working in the outdoors and making a hands-on difference in the landscape of our back and front country facilities. You will have practical field skills and be fit and strong enough to undertake a physical job and enjoy working in the field.

In addition to the above, if you have the following attributes, we would love to hear from you:

A love of the outdoors and a strong practical approach to problems

Sound communication skills, oral and written

A full NZ drivers licence class 1

Chainsaw competency and experience at the minimum level of NZQA 17766

Proven building and construction skills

Computer and technology savvy

Desirable:

A current Outdoor first aid certificate

A class 2 NZ driver's license

Can Lead, plan and implement backcountry field operations

Tracks and rollers licence, experience with tractors, diggers, etc

Licenced building practitioner

Dangerous goods endorsement

NZQA Rural or Urban firefighting experience

Experience working with and supporting community Conservation Groups.

Conservation Law Compliance experience

Nga ahuatanga kei a matou | 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.

Tono inaianei | Apply now

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

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.

The salary range for this position is $60,314 to $75,603 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.

Recruitment agencies: please note, due to high volumes we are not engaging with recruitment agencies for this role.

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

Rakatinga | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Monday, 4 November 2024

Me he patai ano | For further enquiries, contact Rob Stewart, Supervisor, at ******

Taupanga | Job reference: DOC/1824898

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