Ranger (2 vacancies) at Department of Conservation | Te Papa Atawhai

, Southland, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jun, 26

Salary

66911.0

Posted On

26 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Physical Fitness, Back-country Experience, Predator Control, Trapping, Communication Skills, Teamwork, Health And Safety, Record Keeping, Remote Work, GPS Navigation, Boating, Firearms Licence, Manual Driving

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Protect a nationally critical species in one of Aotearoa’s most unique environments. Spend your days in remote back country, working where few people ever get to go. 2 full time roles (Permanent and 6-month Fixed-term/Secondment) - Rakiura Stewart Island. DOC Ranger 'Dotterel Dan' shares what makes the Pukunui Southern NZ dotterel so special 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. Ko tā Te Papa Atawhai he tiaki, he whakarauora anō hoki i te taiao puta noa i Aotearoa. He oranga taiao, he oranga tangata. Mō te tūranga | About the role You will be joining our dedicated Southern New Zealand Dotterel/Pukunui Recovery team on Rakiura. The focus for the team is predator control, primarily trapping feral cats in our effort to protect pukunui. The last annual flock count recorded only 105 birds remaining, so intensive year-round predator control is required to protect this taonga species. You will work alone or in teams of two or three in remote locations for up to 10 days at a time, traveling to and from field sites by small boat, helicopter, or on foot. The position will be focused on: Trapping and humanely dispatching feral cats across the Tin Range and other dotterel breeding sites. Ground based hunting of white-tailed deer and avian predator species. Monitoring pukunui at flocking sites and breeding sites. Infrastructure and track maintenance. Working in remote locations alone or alongside other team members or volunteers. Monitoring and recording your work progress. Click here for the Role Description Find out more about the predator control programme in this short video Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience If you have some of following, we are keen to hear from you: High physical fitness with proven back-country experience. Experience with ground-based predator control and trapping. Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a small team. A dedication to health and safety. Accurate and detailed record keeping. Comfortable working in remote areas for up to ten days at a time, both in a team and solo. Familiarity with GPS navigation. Desirable: Boating experience. NZ firearms licence. Ability to drive a manual vehicle. Mō te tīma | About the team As part of the Rakiura Operations team, you will join a tight knit crew who genuinely enjoy working with each other and are passionate about the work they do. For more information about living on Rakiura, check out our information sheet or visit http://www.stewartisland.co.nz. Please note, private accommodation is limited; if required we have staff accommodation available in a shared house. He aha ngā pāinga mōu? | 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. Tonoa inaiānei | 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 during the recruitment process, please let us know. The salary range for this position is $60,703 to $66,911 with the starting salary of the successful applicant 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 whakakapi | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Thursday, 9 April. Depending on the volume of applications received, we may close this advertisement early, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Me he pātai anō, whakapā mai | For further enquiries, please contact Kev Carter, Principal Ranger, at kcarter@doc.govt.nz or +6421956587 Please note that we have replaced our previous recruitment system with Workday, you will need to create a new Candidate Home account when applying for new roles. The Department of Conservation is a great place to work for anyone who is passionate about nature and the environment. Our people are responsible for caring for our land, water and native species. Spread throughout the country, they ensure that nature can thrive. They perform a huge range of tasks in roles from technical specialists to support staff and frontline rangers. Read more about Our role: About us

Responsibilities

The primary focus of this role is intensive year-round predator control, specifically trapping feral cats and ground-based hunting of deer and avian predators to protect the critically endangered Southern New Zealand Dotterel/Pukunui species. Responsibilities also include monitoring bird populations, maintaining infrastructure and tracks, and accurately recording work progress while operating in remote areas.