Ranger Community (Statutory) at Department of Conservation, Invercargill

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Your opportunity to contribute to conservation outcomes in a role focused on statutory processing for the Murihiku district.
• The salary range for this position is $60,314 to $75,603.
• Permanent, full-time role based in Murihiku/ Invercargill.

Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Tūroa

Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai  (DOC) serves to protect and restore nature spaces and species across Aotearoa.

Tangata whenua are inextricably linked to the whenua and te taiao, and we desire a future where whānau, hapū and iwi can thrive in their role as rangatira and kaitiaki.

Tō tātou taiāo. Tō tātou hītori. He tāonga tūturu nō Aotearoa. Maioha rawatia. Poipoia rawatia. Tukua. Our nature. Our history. It's New Zealand's unique legacy. Enjoy it. Enrich it. Pass it on.

He angitūtanga | About the role

This Community Ranger role has the focus on the statutory elements of community work.

You'll be part of an energetic and hard-working community operations team, supporting and delivering statutory work and building/maintaining community relationships. You will be unpicking legislation and researching the conservation values of a piece of conservation land or, looking at a piece of land in ARCGIS, analysing an application, or working with colleagues across the region on larger scale applications. 

In this role you will:

• process permit applications for activities such as disturbing wildlife, filming, aircraft activity, grazing and easements
• provide high quality input on Resource Management and Crown Pastoral Land Act processes, including describing affected conservation values and recommending outcomes to avoid/minimise the effects on these values
• monitor commercial or private activity on public conservation land
• provide field support for statutory land management functions
• provide administrative, liaison and advocacy support to projects that seek to achieve more conservation through greater involvement of iwi, business and the wider community
• liaise with team members through the Department to understand and incorporate their expertise and support the Operations Manager to fulfil their role as Decision Maker for these processes.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated team member with excellent people skills to effectively work with a variety of stakeholders.

If you have some of following, we are keen to hear from you:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to foster effective relationships with iwi/hapu/whānau, the community, volunteer groups and businesses.
• Ability to write clearly and concisely using plain English, to provide context, critical analysis, and logical recommendations for decision makers.
• Understanding of New Zealand's government annexation processes.
• Ability to interpret and apply legislation, policy, and management documents.
• Experience working in a compliance and regulatory environment.
• A proactive mindset with excellent organisational skills, and ability to prioritise competing demands.
• Willingness to participate in external stakeholder engagements, attend meetings, and conduct site visits.
• A valid full New Zealand driver licence.

Desirable:

• Experience in working with and partnering with statutory authorities, community groups, iwi or business groups.
• Understanding of Resource Management Act (RMA).
• Experience in primary industries, particularly farming and mining.
• Knowledge of the Murihiku district.

Mō te tīma | About the team

As part of the Murihiku Operations team, you will join a tight knit team, who genuinely enjoy working with each, are passionate about the work they do. You will work alongside a number of casual staff in the position with support from Ranger Community, Senior Rangers and Supervisor.  

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

DOC places importance on developing a culture where everyone can participate, thrive, and grow.  We're working towards being an organisation that is diverse, equitable and inclusive by default.  You can learn more about what we offer here.

Tono ināianei | Apply now

Apply online with a CV and cover letter that highlights your relevant skills, experience and motivation for joining Te Papa Atawhai. Please note, due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to accept direct or emailed applications and provide feedback to those not shortlisted.

If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please do let us know.

The salary range for this position is $60,314 to $75,603 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 11:59 pm on Thursday, 14 November 2024.

Me he pātai anō | For further enquiries, please feel free to contact Julieanna Little, Supervisor at jlittle@doc.govt.nz

Taupānga | Job reference: DOC/1826836