Location:	Twizel
Category:	Ranger
Position type:	Fixed Term
Job reference:	DOC/T400/08450R
Attachments:	Role Description - Ranger.pdf (PDF, 239KB) Job Specification

• Exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful mahi and conservations outcomes
• Work across dryland and braided river landscapes
• Full time, fixed term role for 14 weeks in the beautiful Te Manahuna District starting on 19 September 2022

Toitū te marae a Tāne, toitū te marae a Tangaroa, toitū te tangata 

If the land is well and the sea is well, the people will thrive 

At Te Papa Atawhai, Department of Conservation we express our spirit of service and serve Aotearoa through our purpose, Papatūānuku Thrives. Our organisational strategy, Te Kaupapa a Te Papa Atawhai, puts nature and people at the heart of everything we do. It is anchored by te reo Māori and te ao Māori, recognising that Te Tiriti o Waitangi and our whānau, hapū and iwi are central to all our mahi. 

He angitūtanga | About the role 

Te Manahuna Biodiversity team is looking for a fit and enthusiastic team member to join the biodiversity team based in the Twizel office. This is an exciting opportunity for the right individual to build on their skillset and be part of a professional team achieving high quality conservation outcomes.

Your role will involve undertaking tasks associated with Kakī /Black Stilt Recovery Programme. The role will focus on locating wild pairs across the Mackenzie Basin, reading and confirming leg bands and interpreting bird behaviour. You will be part of a small team, responsible for the collection of eggs from wild pairs and delivering them to our Captive Facility near Twizel.

Your responsibilities will include:

• locating wild pairs and watching for nesting behaviour,
• locate nests and identify individual leg bands of the pairs,
• collect eggs and deliver to the Kaki Captive Facility,
• communicate daily observations to the team leader.

The successful applicant should:

• have full NZ driver's license (mandatory),
• have good wildlife observation and behavioural interpretation skills,
• have excellent record keeping of field data,
• be able to follow instructions from team leader,
• have excellent communication skills,
• be a quick learner,
• have river crossing skills (experience strongly preferred),
• have a high level of fitness (mandatory – have to be able to carry 10-15kg for 15-20km on uneven terrain and must be able to handle having wet feet all day every day),
• have bird band reading skills using scope and binoculars,
• be able to start work at 7am (mandatory) and be flexible with working longer days.

This is a 14 week fixed term position starting on 19 September 2022.

Mō mātou | About us 

Te Papa Atawhai is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that represents the communities we serve, and to creating an inclusive workplace culture. Our Te Kaupapa behaviours of whakatīnanatia (we deliver), atawhaitia a Papatūānuku (we love nature), whakawhānaungatanga (we build relationships) and whakaauaha (we innovate) guide what we need to do for Papatūānuku to Thrive.  

Ko ngā hua | What we offer 

We take pride in enabling our kaimahi to bring their unique perspectives to mahi, in pursuit of our collective aspirations. Our commitment to well-being and professional development includes:  

• Flexible working options where applicable 
• Te Pukenga Atawhai – Cultural Capability Development Programme 
• Active employee networks, Te Kāwai Aho Tapu - Māori Kaimahi Network, Rainbow Network 

Tono ināianei | Apply now 

Submit a tailored CV and cover letter highlighting your relevant skills, experience, and alignment to our Kaupapa. 

The salary range for this position is $47,320 to $59,978 with the starting salary of the successful applicant being based on their relevant skills and experience. 

Rā katinga | Applications close at 5 pm on Tuesday, 24 May 2022

Me he pātai anō | For further enquiries, contact Cody Thyne, Supervisor, at cthyne@doc.govt.nz

Taupānga | Job Reference: T400/08450

COVID-19 Vaccination requirement – From 4 May 2022 our Vaccination Policy, requiring all employees to be vaccinated, has been suspended but may be reinstated in the future if the COVID-19 situation changes. Positions that are identified as high risk will still have a requirement for appointees to be vaccinated. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to commencing for these positions will be required and applicants will be notified during the recruitment process if this condition will apply.

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

Visit www.doc.govt.nz to find out more about a career with us.