Ranger

• Help protect some of Aotearoas rarest and most endangered lizard species

• Deliver predator control and biodiversity work across Coastal Otago

• Salary range: $61189 - $67446

• Permanent full-time role based in Dunedin

Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa TeOrangaoteAoTūroa

Mōtetūranga About the role

We are looking for a practical and motivated Ranger to support biodiversity conservation across the Coastal Otago District with a strong focus on delivering work for the Grand and Otago Skink Recovery Programme.

This is a field-based role focused onmaintainingpredator control operations supporting biodiversity monitoring programmes and delivering a range of threats and pest management activities.

Working alongside experienced biodiversity staff you will help protect some of New Zealands most threatened species while contributing to broader conservation outcomes across the district.

Your day-to-day work will be diverse and may include:

• maintaining predator control networks and devices

• delivering pest animal and weed control operations

• maintaining equipment tracksand operational infrastructurelike fences

• assistingwith biodiversity monitoring and data collection

• supporting threatened species recovery programmes

• carrying out field-based conservation work in remote locations

• contributing to wider districtworkprogrammesinbiodiversity threatsrecreation and historic

You maybe requiredto stay away overnight for multiple days while working in remote and rugged terrain.

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Ngāpūkengamengāwheako Skills and experience

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys practical fieldwork and is passionate about biodiversity conservation.

If you have some of the following skills and experience we would like to hear from you:

• current Full Drivers Licence

• experience undertaking field-based conservation work

• practical experience with predator control operations

• experience with weed or pest management activities

• ability to work safely in remote outdoor environments

• good physical fitness and backcountry experience

• strong health and safety focus

• attention to detail andaccuraterecord keeping

• good communicationskills and ability to work independently and within a team

Desirable

• qualifications or experience operating chainsaws scrub bars LUVs or 4WD vehicles

• GrowsafeCertificate

• current First Aid Certificate

• experience using GPS and field data collection systems

• experience with threatened species monitoring

• Approved Handler Certificate or Controlled Substances Licence

Mōtetīma About the team

The Coastal Otago Operations team based in Dunedin and part of the Southern South Island Region delivers conservation work across biodiversity community heritage and visitor programmes.

The team includes a range of specialists and field staff working together to protect threatened species manage biodiversity values andmaintainconservation outcomes across the district.

As part of theBiodiversityteam you will contribute directly to the recovery of threatened species including the nationally significant Grand and Otago skink populations while supporting wider threats and pests work across Coastal Otago.

He ahangāpāingamōu Whatsin it for you

DOC is committed to a culture where everyone canparticipate thrive and grow.Weredriven by ourvalues and behavioursand are working towards being an organisation that is diverseequitable and inclusive by default.

Tonoainaiānei Apply now

Apply online with your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and motivationand which location you would prefer.

Wereunable to accept emailed applications or provide feedback to applicantsnot shortlisted.

If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process let us know andwelltry to accommodate.

Salary:$61189 - $67446depending on skills and experience.

Eligibility:You must hold a valid NZ work visa that covers the duration of employment.