Ranger at Department of Conservation, Renwick
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Key selling points:
- Are you passionate about getting into the outdoors?
- If you love working in nature, appreciate the natural environment, have good practical field skills, then this is the ranger job for you!
- Permanent, full-time role based in Renwick/Wairau.
Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Tūroa
The Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and restore nature across Aotearoa. When nature thrives, we all thrive.
He angitūtanga | About the role
We are looking for an enthusiastic Ranger to be part of our Operations team in South Marlborough (based in Renwick). Your work will take you across South Marlborough, working alongside our team of rangers.
This full-time, permanent position will be focussed on:
- keeping our campsites clean and tidy
- maintaining our historic sites
- undertaking maintenance on tracks and huts
- clearing vegetation
- you may also be involved in controlling pest plants and animals and assisting with compliance operations and firefighting.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
We require someone who is a team player, who will be compatible with and complement our team of rangers.
If you have the following, we are keen to hear from you:
- full New Zealand driver licence
- high level of fitness
- able and interested in working periods away in the backcountry
- able to work in remote areas with no cell phone coverage or hot showers.
Desirable:
- First Aid Certificate
- Growsafe Certificate
- Qualifications or experience with chainsaws, scrub bars, carpentry, quad bikes and 4WD vehicles, small plant maintenance
- Tramping and backcountry experience
Mō te tīma | About the team
In South Marlborough, we pride ourselves on the quality and range of tourism and recreation opportunities we manage. The recreation portfolio ranges from backcountry huts and tracks to popular holiday camps like White's Bay. The historic side covers working with some of the earliest known human occupation sites and a rich array of pastural history with some amazing examples of cobb buildings.
The South Marlborough District encompasses wilderness areas such as Mt Richmond Forest Park, Branch and Leatham Valleys, Ka Whata Tu o Rakihouia Conservation Park, the historically iconic Molesworth Station and some internationally recognised visitor sites like the Kaikoura Peninsula.
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.
The salary range for this position is $58,816 to $66,578 with the starting salary of the successful applicant being based on their relevant skills and experience.
If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please do let us know.
Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory – this includes holding a valid work visa that overs the whole period of employment.
Rā katinga | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Monday, 10 February 2025
Me he pātai anō | For further enquiries, contact Gavin Finch, Operations Manager, at gfinch@doc.govt.nz
Taupānga | Job reference: DOC/ 1839994
Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details
Employer: | Department of Conservation |
Location: | Renwick |
Position type: | F |
Category: | Science and Environment |
Date listed: | 27-Jan-2025 |
Salary range: | |
Closing date: | 10-Feb-2025 |
Reference: | NZ/1839994 |
Attachment: | Role Description - Ranger.pdf (PDF, 129KB) Job Specification |
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