Kaitaia Senior Ranger Opportunities at Department of Conservation, Kaitaia

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Want to kick start your conservation career in the Northern North Island? 
• Enjoy a diverse role where you get to engage with iwi, community groups and contractors as you achieve conservation outcomes across Kaitaia. 
• Three permanent, full time roles based in Kaitaia.
• Ranger Biodiversity, Senior Ranger Community and Senior Ranger Biodiversity. Check them out now!

 

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 roles 

Te Papa Atawhai is seeking a highly motivated and skilled individuals to join our Kaitaia operations team. We have three exciting permanent, full-time opportunities for the right individuals to build on their skillset and be part of a professional team achieving high quality conservation outcomes. 

These roles form an integral part of our regional teams within the Northern North Island, contributing to our kaupapa of ensuring we deliver high-quality conservation goals and outcomes that align with our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Working alongside whānau, hapū and iwi and other partners collaboratively and effectively, as well as community and local businesses, you will be someone who has a passion for conservation and feels inspired by our shared purpose and values. 

These roles are predominantly field based, working Monday – Friday with flexibility required.  

We have a variety of roles available, all with a slightly different focus.  These are listed below, but in whatever role you have, you will work to support the Kaitaia district and be exposed to a variety of different experiences.  

Check out the roles we have below and click the link to see more information and apply: 

DOC/1740902 Ranger Biodiversity

DOC/1740785 Senior Ranger Biodiversity

DOC/1740784 Senior Ranger Community

 

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience 

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

• Be a great organiser with the ability to be adaptable and pick up work on an when required basis. 
• Experience using Microsoft office, GIS and the proven ability to be adept. 
• Be a great leader and demonstrate experience advocating for either conservation or a passion that you've demonstrated across your mahi. 
• Effective communication either oral or verbal with the ability to maintain key relationships with a variety of stakeholders.

Specifically for each role it will be highly desirable if you: 

Senior Ranger Community role 

• Have a tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in project management. 
• Experience with the Resource Management Act or applying legislation to decision making. 
• Experience using social media channels and traditional media channels.

Senior/Ranger Biodiversity roles 

• Experience with threatened species management. 
• Current First Aid Certificate. 
• Natural heritage or conservation management qualification at level 5 or above. 
• Interpreting GIS, maps and/or ArcGIS. 

 

Mō te tīma | About the team  

The Kaitaia team is a passionate team of 18 permanent staff, with support from contractors and casual & fixed term 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. 

 

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  

Submit a tailored CV and cover letter to the role(s) you are interested in via the links above.  Making sure to highlight your relevant skills, experience, and alignment to our Kaupapa.    

The starting salary of the successful applicants is based on their relevant skills and experience.  The salary range for these positions are: 

• Ranger Biodiversity - $58,314 to $73,401  
• Senior Ranger Community and Biodiversity - $77,336 to $97,708 

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 Thursday, 28 September 2023 

Me he pātai anō | For further enquiries, contact Laura Vigenser, Recruitment Advisor, at lvigenser@doc.govt.nz 

Taupānga | Job reference: DOC/1740902/ DOC/1740785/ DOC/1740784