Ranger (Fixed Term), Gisborne (Fixed Term 2 Years)

Are you passionate about nature, and enjoy working in the outdoors? Do you love meeting people from all over the world?
- Does it bring you joy knowing that you'll be an integral part of what helps keep our beautiful native rainforest and hot springs running?
- 2 year fixed term, Gisborne - Morere Hot Springs location

**Te Oranga o te Ao Tūroa |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 whānau, hapū and iwi can thrive in their role as rangatira and kaitiaki.

Tō tātou taiāo. Tō tātou hītori. He tāonga tūturu nō Aotearoa. Maioha rawatia. Poipoia rawatia. Tukua.

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

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**He angitūtanga | About the role**

Te Papa Atawhai Department of Conservation's Morere Hot Springs team is looking for the next valuable member

As Morere Hot Springs Ranger you will play a crucial role in maintaining a clean, safe and pleasant environment for our guests. You will be responsible for conducting the cleaning of the pools each night and then x1 full day deep clean of pools while the facility is closed.

You will operate flexibility, with a combination of fixed hours and flexible hours as required, so availability and timely response is needed. You must also be available to work Public Holidays.

The role responsibilities include:

- General cleaning: sweeping/vacuuming and mopping floors, restrooms, changing rooms and shower facilities.
- Pool cleaning: undertaking an acid wash of the emptied pools on a daily basis.
- Pool area maintenance: cleaning pool decks and surrounding areas, monitoring and maintaining pool chemicals and hygiene.
- Facility upkeep: dusting and wiping surfaces, windows and glass doors, maintaining common areas.
- Stocking supplies: ensuring restroom supplies are stocked regularly, cleaning supply restocking.
- Assisting guests as required, and
- Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, reporting maintenance issues to leadership.

We also have a casual opportunity available, so please check our Careers page for this opportunity if a more flexible role would better suit you.

With 364ha of native rainforest and various ancient seawater hot springs ranging from 35 - 40 degrees, you will be captivated by your new workplace. Come and enjoy the wondrous gifts that nature has to offer

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**Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience**

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

- You will be capable of working independently and without supervision but also able to fit in well and work alongside a team.
- You will be able to follow instructions, with a high level of attention to detail and a strong focus on safety.
- You will have experience working in a pool facility and maintaining grounds, infrastructure and light machinery to a professional level.
- The role will comprise physically taxing work, such as heavy lifting, so a good level of health and fitness is essential.
- Relevant Pool Operator and First Aid qualifications

**Mō te tīma | About the team**

The Regional Operations Group is responsible for delivering conservation work on the ground through our biodiversity, recreation/historic, community engagement and visitor centre teams.

**Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | 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.

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

The salary range for this position is **$58,816.00- $66,578.00 pro-rata** 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._

Please note we are not engaging with recruitment agencies for this role.

**Rā katinga | Applications close** at 11:59 pm on 27/10/24

**Taupānga | Job reference**: 400/14733