Ranger

Are you passionate about maintaining Heritage and Visitor assets?
- Would you like to work outdoors and making a difference to conservation?
- Permanent opportunity in Greymouth to work on the Paparoa Track

We are seeking a practical and enthusiastic individual to join our Heritage and Visitors team based in Greymouth.

**He angitūtanga: About the Role**

As a Ranger, you will be part of the Heritage and Visitor team who are dedicated to undertake hut and track maintenance as well protection and restoration of historic sites. In this role, the primary focus is maintaining the Paparoa track - New Zealand's newest Great Walk. It is a physically demanding job with lots of walking and hard work, but you will be rewarded by having a National Park as your working environment In this role, your day-to-day work will mostly be field based where you will be involved in:

- Contributing to assigned project work related to Heritage sites and surrounding infrastructure for visitors
- Maintaining tracks, huts, bridges, amenities and other structures
- Workshop maintenance and upkeep of tools & equipment
- Construction/ building work when required
- Office work including data entry, planning and organising field trips.

The role may involve living and working in the backcountry for up a week at a time.

**He kōrero mōu: What we are looking for**

We are looking for a great team player who has a positive attitude and a passion for conservation. We want to hear from you if you have:

- NZ driver's licence, ideally with the ability to drive a manual. A motorbike licence is also desirable, but not essential.
- Tech savvy skills and drive to learn new systems, including the ability to use computer databases and information systems.
- A positive can-d0 attitude and excellent communications skills.
- An ability to work independently, use your initiative and be a team player.
- Physically fit ideally with backcountry experience.
- A current First Aid certificate.
- Strong health and safety focus.
- Hands on carpentry / construction skills and experience are highly desirable.
- Experience in maintaining facilities, tracks and structures is highly desirable.
- Experience and qualifications with use of chainsaws, scrub bars, 4WDS, excavators, tracked machinery and helicopters is highly desirable.

**Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What's in it for you?**

A fantastic supportive and collaborative working environment. Being the multiple award winner of the most attractive employer in the public sector (and second overall) with an average turnover beyond 10 years, we know people generally really enjoy working with us

We offer a range of flexible working options depending on the needs of the role and its work context.

We highly value the new expertise and fresh perspectives brought into the organisation. This is your chance to contribute to our culture of continuous improvement.

Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory - this includes holding a valid work visa that covers the whole period of employment.

**COVID-19 Vaccination requirement** - All employees are required to be vaccinated in line with our Vaccination Policy. New employees will be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to commencing employment.

**Applications close at 5pm, Sunday 20**th** March**

Department of Conservation/Te Papa Atawhai is committed to a diverse workforce that represents the communities we serve, and to creating an inclusive workplace culture.