Ranger Community (Fixed Term) | Palmerston North
Your opportunity to contribute to conservation outcomes, focused on statutory processing for the District, collaborate with iwi and external groups on conservation projects.
$60,314.00 – $75,603.00 pro-rata
Fixed term: until 30 June 2025, Palmerston North or Wairarapa location
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 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
How would you like to bring your statutory skills to look after some of Aotearoa's most beautiful and iconic landscapes? Join a highly motivated community-based team that aspires to lead and advocate for conservation in the district, connecting people to the whenua and creatures that live here.
As a Ranger, Community you will focus on the statutory elements of community work, including the maintenance and development of relationships with members of the community. You'll be responsible for partnering with key stakeholders and connecting with people - looking after our relationships at place. You will join the Operations team to work alongside our Treaty partners and communities to achieve great outcomes for conservation.
The position will be focussed on:
Processing permit applications for activities such as structures on conservation land, aircraft activity, commercial recreation and works approvals for our existing operators
Providing context, critical analysis and recommendations for decision makers
Monitoring commercial and private activity on Public Conservation Land
Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Supporting whānau, hapū and iwi in their role as kaitiaki of te taiao
Working with community groups to scope work projects on conservation land
Operating within a statutory framework involving following process and procedure, to analyse and distribute information and find mutually beneficial solutions
Promoting the value of local, regional, and national conservation initiatives
Identifying and executing opportunities to achieve conservation outcomes whilst working with iwi, businesses and the wider community
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
Along with a positive, enthusiastic personality, we need an individual who is a proven team player, well-organised and great at relationships, communication and problem solving. You will be versatile and resilient, able to tackle a variety of work.
If you have some of following, we are keen to hear from you:
Experience working within a statutory framework, or similar process-based, analytical environment
Excellent communication skills, presenting information clearly and concisely both written and verbally
Experience creating effective and enduring relationships
Solid IT skills, comfortable using database systems
Proven problem-solving, critical-thinking and analysis skills, ability to provide mutually-beneficial outcomes
A collaborative, team player work style
Full NZ Drivers License
Desirable:
Comfortable working with whānau, hapū and iwi
A good understanding of te ao Māori me ngā tikanga
Experience planning and executing medium complexity projects
Experience and/or tertiary qualification in: communications, legal, legislation
Even if you don't tick all the boxes but believe your skills and experience closely align, then we still encourage you to submit an application.
Mō te tīma | About the team
The Regional Operations Group is responsible for delivering conservation work on the ground through our biodiversity, recreation/historic, community engagement and visitor centre teams.
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
If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please do let us know.
Apply online via the DOC Careers Centre with a CV and cover letter that highlights your relevant skills experience and motivation for joining Te Papa Atawhai.
The salary range for this position is $60,314.00 – $75,603.00 pro-rata 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, 22nd August 2024.
Me he pātai anō | For further enquiries, contact Rachael Mora, rmora@doc.govt.nz
Taupānga | Job reference: 400/05352
