Ranger Heritage and Visitors

This is an amazing opportunity for an enthusiastic person that would like to live on an island and work as a Ranger on Motuihe.
- Permanent full-time position available based at Motuihe but working across Motutapu and Rangitoto islands as well.
- Enjoy a diverse role where you will be working across a range of biodiversity, heritage and visitor duties in the Hauraki Gulf.

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
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Auckland Inner Islands operations team as our full time Ranger. You will be based on Motuihe and expected to travel to and from via ferry or DOC's boat to carry out day to day conservation work on Motuihe. This includes completing biodiversity, heritage and visitor tasks to ensure the upkeep and compliance of amenities of Motuihe.

**The position will be focussed on**:

- maintaining track and amenities
- trapping and weeding work which will see you use spraying, scrub bars and chainsaws
- working alongside our treaty partners and island stakeholders including concessionaires, schools, researchers, and contractors
- repairing small machinery and property
- managing day and campground visitors to the islands which may include illegal landings
- supporting iwi, Motuihe Trust and community volunteer groups to undertake work on the islands
- managing island infrastructure and recreational facilities
- managing and maintaining historic sites.

This position is generally rostered on a 10 day on, four days off roster. This position is recognised by the Department as an island posting. The term of a posting is for an initial period of three years with an option to extend to a maximum of five years by mutual agreement.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
This appointment requires an individual with excellent interpersonal skills and a natural ability to form enduring relationships. You will be comfortable working in partnership with a broad range of internal staff and external stakeholders.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Experience of working with iwi, community groups and volunteers.
- A reasonable level of physical fitness.
- Ability to adhere to strict Health, Safety and Well-being systems.
- A practical background in general infrastructure maintenance.
- Field delivery skills such as experience with scrub bars and weed spraying (essential).
- Ability to navigate a wide variety of computer software programmes for example Microsoft programmes -Word, Excel and Outlook.

Working on an offshore island is not for everyone Here's some of the things you should know before you apply:

- Accommodation is available for rent. There is a room in the departments on island house, this house is shared with casuals rangers, contractors and island minders. Rent is charged at a mínimal rate as it there is no room for family to live. Gas and power are currently not charged.
- A phone and laptop is provided. Mobile reception varies across the island. Internet and wifi is sound at the DOC office but is not provided at the house.
- No pets are allowed on the islands as we are mammal and predator free.
- There are no shops of any kind on the islands, food etc needs to be brought across on the ferry or the DOC boat Taikehu. Larger items can be transported by the DOC boat Hauturu on its 3 weekly delivery cycle.
- The DOC boat Taikehu runs most Mondays and Fridays am and pm at no cost. It is expected that you will stay on island during your rostered shift.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What's in it for you?
DOC 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 wellbeing and professional development includes:

- expand your working environment across the Hauraki Gulf with the opportunity to work in other islands
- Te Pukenga Atawhai - cultural capability development programme
- Te Kāwai Aho Tapu - internal Māori network
- 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 accommoda