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- Is your background in conservation, working with flora and fauna?
- Are you skilled at field delivery and passionate about sharing your skills and knowledge with others?
- Does the idea of working across a diverse landscape including tall tussock grasslands and native forest appeal to you?
If so, the Central Otago District is looking for you!
Based in Wanaka, this is an exciting opportunity for the right individual to become part of a committed and professional team achieving conservation outcomes across Central Otago.
He angitūtanga: About the Role
As Ranger, Biodiversity your focus will include organizing and delivering work programmes relating to:
- threatened species management
- ecosystem restoration
- animal and plant pest control work
He kōrero mōu: What we are looking for
The ideal applicant will have:
- A natural heritage or conservation management qualification
- Experience in threatened plant and animal species work
- Project, contract, and budget management skills
- Experience with computer systems
- Excellent relationship and interpersonal communication skills
- Experience working collaboratively with others to deliver and achieve conservation outcomes
- A full drivers licence
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What’s in it for you?
A fantastic supportive and collaborative working environment. Being the multiple award winner of the most attractive employer in the public sector (and second overall) with an average turnover beyond 10 years, we know people generally really enjoy working with us!
We offer a range of flexible working options depending on the needs of the role and its work context.
The chance to join a large organization that’s still growing. DOC has been undergoing a steady period of growth, we highly value the new expertise and fresh perspectives brought into the organisation. This is your chance to contribute to our culture of continuous improvement.
Excellent development opportunities across the Operations team in Wanaka.
Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory – this includes holding a valid work visa that covers the whole period of employment.
Please apply online via the DOC Careers Centre with a CV and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the requirements above.
For any enquiry, please contactAndy Tindall via email on atindall@doc.govt.nz, or telephone 0273644724, quoting vacancy 400/8148.
Applications close at 5pm on Monday, 1 February 2021.
DOC is committed to a diverse workforce that represents the communities we serve, and to creating an inclusive workplace culture.
To apply for this job please visit careers.doc.govt.nz.
