Ranger – Pukenui Western Hills Forest Charitable Trust – Whangarei

The Trust is looking for a full-time Ranger with a passion for conservation and keen to play an active and supportive role that shares our vision for the future.

The ideal applicant will be:

• Fit, bush-savvy, and can work diligently through the physical and mental challenges the forest may bring
• Passionate about conservation and respectful of the environment
• Have sound knowledge and experience in pest control and conservation. CSL qualification and any other educational or skill-based certificates, such as First Aid, will be highly regarded
• Great communicator to be able to efficiently liaise with other staff, trustees, volunteers, and key stakeholders
• Reliable, trustworthy and have integrity
• Team player but also confident to work alone
• Have some understanding of tikanga/te reo or have the willingness to learn.

Benefits:

• You’ll get to be a part of some exciting conservation projects in Whangarei such as protecting pekapeka-tou-roa (long-tailed bats) and kiwi
• Work with a dynamic team that is passionate about NZ biodiversity and Pukenui forest
• It’s a very mentally, physically, and spiritually, fulfilling role. You’ll get to stay fit and protect native species!

Candidate must have a full drivers license and be able to work full-time in New Zealand.

For further information and to apply contact Jacqui Miller, email: admin@pukenuitrust.org.nz

Applications close when a suitable candidate is recruited.