• Want to be on the water and advocate for our marine reserves?
• Seasonal Summer Ranger Marine Reserve positions based in Tāmaki Makaurau
• Fixed Term, 12 weeks from early Nov/December 2023 through to end of February 2024
• Provide the highest form of marine protection in Aotearoa and work in some truly unique landscapes

 

Toitū te marae a Tāne, toitū te marae a Tangaroa, toitū te tangata

If the land is well and the sea is well, the people will thrive

 

At Te Papa Atawhai, Department of Conservation (DOC) we express our spirit of service and serve Aotearoa through our purpose, Papatūānuku Thrives. Our organisational strategy, Te Kaupapa a Te Papa Atawhai, puts nature and people at the heart of everything we do. It is anchored by te reo Māori and te ao Māori, recognising that Te Tiriti o Waitangi and our whānau, hapū and iwi are central to all our mahi.

 

He angitūtanga | About the role

We are searching for 2 Summer Marine reserve rangers to play their part in the protection and advocacy for our Marine Reserves across Tāmaki Makaurau. Your work will stretch across Auckland area marine reserves with a focus at, Long Bay/Okura Marine Reserve and Cape Rodney/Okakari Point (Goat Island). Other significant marine reserves which you might be involved in you can check out here: Auckland marine reserves (doc.govt.nz)

The role will see your passion for conservation shine and will focus on:

• Advocacy for marine reserves
• Compliance monitoring – on foot and on the water patrols in our marine reserves to ensure compliance
• Working primarily a Friday to Monday 4-day working week, including all public holidays
• Being flexible with working hours to accommodate high/low tides, marine reserve patrol and advocacy opportunities
• Assisting with the public including volunteers, visitors and the public when appropriate
• Any other duties appropriate to the role

 

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

This is a rare and exciting position that requires you to be able be accommodating and bring with you a variety of skills and experiences!

If you have the following attributes, we are keen to hear from you:

• Keen and able to work outdoors in most weathers
• A knowledge of, and love for, Auckland marine reserves
• Willing and able to approach and talk to the public advocating for Marine reserves
• Able to managing potential conflict situations and maintain relationships with people from all walks of life
• A positive and approachable attitude
• Experience with reporting using Microsoft Office
• Have a full driver's licence, including the ability to drive a manual car

Desirable

• Knowledge/experience of working on, and in, the marine environment
• Practical boat handling and driving skills
• First aid certificate

 

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

We take pride in enabling our people to bring their unique perspectives to work, in pursuit of our collective aspirations. Our commitment to well-being and professional development includes:

• Be involved in some truly rewarding work, making a difference in the conservation outcomes of Aotearoa
• Feel supported! DOC has active employee networks, Te Kāwai Aho Tapu - Māori Kaimahi Network, Rainbow Network

 

Tono ināianei | Apply now.

Submit you application online via the DOC Careers Centre with a tailored CV and cover letter highlighting your relevant skills, experience, and alignment to our Kaupapa.

The salary range for this position is $58,314 to $73,401 pro rata with the starting salary of the successful applicant being based on their relevant skills and experience.

Interviews for this position will be held the week of 13 November with the desired start date of the successful applicant being 4 December 2023.

 

Rā katinga | Applications close at 5 pm on Sunday, 5 November 2023.

Me he pātai anō | For further enquiries, contact Debbie Fahey Senior Recruitment Advisor at dfahey@doc.govt.nz

Taupānga| Job Reference: T400/02130/1

 

 Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory – this includes holding a valid work visa that covers the whole period of employment.

 

Visit www.doc.govt.nz to find out more about a career with us.

 

 

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