Ranger (Fixed Term)

Exciting opportunity to use your experience and knowledge to benefit conservation outcomes
- Full time, fixed term role until June 2025, based out of Sockburn/Mahaanui Office, Christchurch.

**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 angit**ū**tanga | About the role**

This is an opportunity to join a team who work across three projects - Kahuria Te Waihora, Weed Strikeforce, and One Billion Trees. Each project has independent funding which we've combined to create full time work. The aim of all three projects is to protect and enhance the indigenous biodiversity of Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere.

The tasks are physically demanding and are often situated in un-tracked wetlands where environmental conditions can be harsh. Although physically demanding, the work can be incredibly rewarding as we continue to make a positive change at a landscape scale on the margins of Te Waihora.

This role will be focussed on:

- ecological weed control
- animal pest control
- eco-sourced planting
- plant maintenance.

This is a full time (40 hours per week), fixed term role ending in June 2025. Standard hours: Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 4 pm.

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**Ng**ā **p**ū**kenga me ng**ā **wheako | Skills and experience**

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

- experience in varied methods of weed control, particularly for willow
- plant identification
- native restoration planting experience
- current, full driver license required
- ability to do repetitive physical work long-term.

Desirable:

- Growsafe certificate
- kayak training
- wader training
- scrub bar experience
- 4WD experience and training
- First Aid certificate

**M**ō **te t**ī**ma | About the team**

The team in the Mahaanui District delivers the broad range of conservation work from the Rakaia River in the south to the Conway River (just south of Kaikoura) in the north. This includes the Christchurch and Banks Peninsula area. There are also a range of terrestrial biodiversity values, threats, conservation areas and recreation opportunities that require protection and maintenance. The District manages an offshore island with high biodiversity values, has a base in Akaroa, a native plant nursery at Motukarara and a visitor centre in the city centre.

**Ng**ā ā**huatanga kei a m**ā**tou | 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.

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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 to $66,578 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 overs the whole period of employment._
- Recruitment agencies: please note, due to high volumes we are not engaging with recruitment agencies for this role._

**R**ā **katinga | Applications close **at 11:59 pm on Thursday, 31 October 2024

**Taupānga | Job reference**: DOC/1824811