Senior Ranger Biodiversity at Department of Conservation, Takaka

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Do you want to contribute to the recovery of ecosystems and threatened flora and fauna in North-West Nelson?
• This is a great leadership opportunity for a Senior Ranger to join our supportive team
• Full time, permanent Senior Ranger Biodiversity, based in the Takaka District Office

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 

Te Papa Atawhai, Department of Conservation (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

Are you an experienced Senior Ranger looking for an exciting change of scenery? Or have you been thinking about stepping into a Senior Ranger role? Read on!

Does contributing to the recovery of ecosystems and threatened flora and fauna excite you? If so, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for! The Takaka District Office (Mohua) is looking for an enthusiastic Senior Ranger to join our team and support our work programme.

The Takaka District Biodiversity team manages diverse landscapes and natural communities in North-West Nelson. Covering two National Parks and a range of other important protected landscapes the Takaka District is involved in extensive pest control and trapping networks, a host of threatened flora and fauna work, and emergency work such as whale strandings.

Key senior ranger responsibilities include:

• Monthly work planning
• Thirdly reporting
• Financial management
• Producing Task Assignments
• Business Planning
• Supporting Operations Manager in decision-making

Your role will be to support the district's varied work programmes, including:

• Animal pest control (baiting and trapping)
• Restoration of threatened ecosystems including weed control and revegetation
• Threatened fauna and flora management
• Biosecurity and compliance work
• Assisting any other emergency work such as fire control and whale strandings

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

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

• Experience with some or all of DOC Senior Ranger responsibilities above
• Work autonomously, take direction and communicate effectively
• Proficient with Microsoft programmes such as Word, Outlook and Excel
• Proficient with mobile phone apps and GPS
• Full New Zealand driver's licence

Desirable

• GIS skills (ArcGIS and DOCgis)
• Experience working with whānau, hapū, iwi to support kaitiakitanga
• Experience with and understanding of ecological restoration and species management
• Biosecurity knowledge
• Growsafe certificate
• 4WD qualifications and experience
• First aid certificate 

Mō te tīma | About the team

The Takaka District team is made up of 26 permanent staff working across Heritage and Visitor, Biodiversity and Community. The team increases to approximately 30-35 over the summer period to meet the work demands. You will report to the Operations Manager and work alongside 3 other Senior Rangers.

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 – Cultural Capability Development Programme

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 $73,336 to $93,708 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 5pm on Thursday, 8^th of June 2023

Me he pātai anō | Further enquiries contact Kimberley Sletcher ksletcher@doc.govt.nz

Taupānga | Job Reference 400/06605