Nature Protection Ranger

3 days ago


Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand Department Of Conservation (Doc) Full time

**Nature Protection Job Description**

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to join our team as a Nature Protection Ranger in the Wakatipu region. As a key member of our conservation team, you will be responsible for protecting and preserving New Zealand's natural environment.

The successful candidate will have a strong background or interest in conservation, with excellent teamwork skills and the ability to work independently. You will be passionate about making a difference for conservation in the Wakatipu district and have experience with predator control, trapping, tracking tunnels, and species monitoring.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Protect and preserve New Zealand's natural environment
  • Deliver conservation outcomes through biodiversity programs
  • Coordinate contractors and other groups to deliver on conservation projects
  • Conduct administrative tasks such as fauna/flora reporting, report writing, contract management, and data entry/analyses
  • Travel to remote locations via helicopter and conduct backcountry navigation
  • Maintain track networks and participate in bird counts, animal and weed pest control

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., conservation biology, ecology, environmental science)
  • Experience with predator control, trapping, tracking tunnels, and species monitoring
  • Excellent teamwork skills and ability to work independently
  • Good knowledge of GIS information mapping software and database maintenance
  • Ability to use desktop and hand-held computing devices and apps, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
  • Strong commitment to health and safety work practices and ability to promote this culture among colleagues
  • Good level of fitness and comfort working in remote backcountry

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