Ranger Community

• Do you have a passion for our environment, a keen interest in its legislative framework, and the ability to be innovative in the way we deliver conservation with others?
• Are you looking for an opportunity to work with local communities, tangata whenua, and educators to make Papatuanuku thrive?
• Permanent, full time opportunity based in the Waikato.

 

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

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and self-motivated person to join our Community Team in the heart of the Waikato. 

You will be providing specialist knowledge and support to the District Office Teams in statutory work, community engagement, and education.

The position will be focussed on:

• supporting the delivery of our statutory obligations, including compliance monitoring, to achieve great conservation outcomes for the region
• maintaining and developing partnerships with local iwi, the community, and education providers to deliver value to conservation.

This role may have the opportunity to work across the Biodiversity and Heritage and Visitors teams within the district.

This is a permanent, full time role based in the Waikato Office in Te Rapa. This role works Monday to Friday and is based predominantly in the office with some fieldwork alongside community groups.

 

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

You will be passionate about conservation and the environment and will be able to confidently showcase this within our community. 

If you have the following attributes, we are keen to hear from you:

• The ability to work in true partnership with others across DOC, with local whānau, hapū and iwi, schools, community groups and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the Treaty on today's society and conservation.
• Have understanding, knowledge and/or experience monitoring concessions, and permits.
• Have an understanding of legislation and political landscape/environment.
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Have demonstrated competence in developing and maintaining key relationships.
• Have knowledge and experience in planning and organising projects.
• Have excellent skills in writing, research along with analytical skills.
• Are passionate about involving others in conservation and enjoys facilitating growth of knowledge and skills in others.
• Strong communication, people skills and confidence to ensure protocols and safety are being adhered to.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing workloads/projects.
• Full New Zealand driver licence is essential.

Mō te tīma | About the team

The Waikato District team is a passionate team of 25 permanent staff, with support from contractors and casual staff. The team are experts in their fields of Biodiversity, Community and Heritage and Visitors but work closely together and there is often the opportunity to support each other depending on the priorities of the district.

 

Mō te tīma | About the region

Our rohe is characterised by a variety of different landscapes, resulting from a history of sea level change, volcanism and the influence of major river systems, such as the Waikato River. Stand-out landscape features of the Waikato include the west coast harbours; kauri forest; volcanic cones such as Pirongia and Karioi; and lakes and wetlands, including the Whangamarino Wetland Ramsar site.

We have a large resident population and a mosaic of ownership, and regulatory models. To achieve outcomes, we hold relationships with others, including whanau/hapu/iwi, local and regional authorities, landowners and community groups.

 

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

Te Papa Atawhai 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 well-being and professional development includes:

• flexible working opportunities suited to your role
• 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 accommodation and outdoor apparel and gear so you're ready for your next adventure
• Te Pukenga Atawhai and Whaia Kia Tata – Cultural Capability Development Programmes
• opportunities for fieldwork with the Biodiversity and Heritage and Visitors teams.

 

Tono ināianei | Apply now 

Apply online via the DOC Careers Centre with a CV and cover letter that highlights your relevant skills experience and motivation for joining Te Papa Atawhai.  

The salary range for this position is $58,314 to $73,401 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. 

 

Rā katinga | Applications close at 5 pm on Monday, 2 October 2023

Me he pātai anō | For further enquiries, contact Carisse Enderwick, Community Supervisor, at cenderwick@doc.govt.nz

Taupānga | Job reference: DOC/1748212