• Opportunity to pursue your passion for conservation in this truly untouched part of Aotearoa!
• Join us in an exciting seasonal role leading and contributing to the conservation of our hoiho/yellow-eyed penguins!
• Full-time, fixed-term or secondment opportunity from 25 September 2023 until 25 June 2024, based in Rakiura/Stewart Island.

 

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

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

 

Te Papa Atawhai, Department of Conservation (DOC) serves to protect and sustain nature across Aotearoa. We put nature and people at the heart of our mahi, guided by te reo Māori, te ao Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We do this by:

• protecting land, species, ecosystems, and cultural heritage for conservation purposes
• managing threats and adverse impacts
• being a voice for conservation
• connecting people to nature.

 

He angitūtanga | About the role

The focus of this role is to help lead the seasonal programme to monitor and protect hoiho/yellow-eyed penguins. This includes but is not limited to: nest searching, nest monitoring, transport of penguins, rehabilitation, data entry, predator control, volunteer coordination, and trail camera management.

As the Ranger, Biodiversity you will be expected to lead the planning, delivery and reporting of the programme. You will coordinate field work alongside mana whenua and community conservation groups. You will have the opportunity to assist with the recovery of hoiho at the rehabilitation centre on Rakiura.

There may be opportunities to work outside of the Rakiura District and assist with delivery of the hoiho programme across their range. The successful candidate will also contribute to the wider biodiversity work in the district as required.

 

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

You will have a great attitude with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team, and a passion for protecting and enhancing our taonga species.

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

• ability to work alone
• bird handling skills
• experience leading a field team, with the ability to plan and organise field and office-based work
• experience in small boats
• experience with GIS software and GPS units
• a full driver licence and the ability to drive manual vehicles
• a high level of physical fitness and experience and competence in the outdoors
• a strong health and safety focus
• proficiency in the MS Office suite of programmes, data management, and reporting
• excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to tailor their approach to different audiences
• the desire to support others to grow their appreciation of conservation and nature and to undertake conservation projects.

Desirable:

• boating qualifications
• 4-wheel driving experience
• first aid certification.

 

Mō te tīma | About the team

The Operations Team on Rakiura/Stewart Island is responsible for delivering the Department's conservation activities across Rakiura and surrounds and are part of the Southern South Island region. The team consists of approximately 17 permanent staff and 5 temporary staff based in Oban, led by the Operations Manager/Pou Matarautaki.

We are a small, friendly team who are looking for someone who can work well as part of our team and contribute positively to our biodiversity programme. We work strongly in partnership with tangata whenua in the management of lands and taonga species and have multiple strategic partnerships in action that support and enhance the conservation work that we do.

For further information about living on Rakiura please check the attached information sheet or visit https://www.stewartisland.co.nz/

 

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

Te Papa Atawhai is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that represents the communities we serve, creating an inclusive workplace culture, supporting the relationship between Māori and the Crown, and lifting our cultural capability. We encourage our people to bring their authentic self and unique perspectives to work, in pursuit of our collective aspirations.

There is shared staff accommodation available for the length of contract in Oban, if required.

 

Tono ināianei | Apply now

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 $58,314 to $73,401 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 5 pm on Wednesday, 16 August 2023

Me he pātai anō | For further enquiries, contact Richard Seed, Senior Ranger, at rseed@doc.govt.nz or +64 27 226 9776

Taupānga | Job reference: DOC/1737777

 

 

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