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- Protect a nationally critical species in one of Aotearoa’s most unique environments.
- Spend your days in remote back country, working where few people ever get to go.
- 2 full-time roles (Permanent and 6-month Fixed-term/Secondment) – Rakiura Stewart Island.
DOC Ranger ‘Dotterel Dan’ shares what makes the Pukunui Southern NZ dotterel so special
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 across Aotearoa. When nature thrives, we all thrive.
Ko tā Te Papa Atawhai he tiaki, he whakarauora anō hoki i te taiao puta noa i Aotearoa. He oranga taiao, he oranga tangata.
Mō te tūranga | About the role
You will be joining our dedicated Southern New Zealand Dotterel/Pukunui Recovery team on Rakiura. The focus for the team is predator control, primarily trapping feral cats in our effort to protect pukunui. The last annual flock count recorded only 105 birds remaining, so intensive year-round predator control is required to protect this taonga species.
You will work alone or in teams of two or three in remote locations for up to 10 days at a time, travelling to and from field sites by small boat, helicopter, or on foot.
The position will be focused on:
- Trapping and humanely dispatching feral cats across the Tin Range and other dotterel breeding sites.
- Ground-based hunting of white-tailed deer and avian predator species.
- Monitoring pukunui at flocking sites and breeding sites.
- Infrastructure and track maintenance.
- Working in remote locations alone or alongside other team members or volunteers.
- Monitoring and recording your work progress.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
If you have some of following, we are keen to hear from you:
- High physical fitness with proven backcountry experience.
- Experience with ground-based predator control and trapping.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a small team.
- A dedication to health and safety.
- Accurate and detailed record keeping.
- Comfortable working in remote areas for up to ten days at a time, both in a team and solo.
- Familiarity with GPS navigation.
Desirable:
- Boating experience.
- NZ firearms licence.
- Ability to drive a manual vehicle.
Mō te tīma | About the team
As part of the Rakiura Operations team, you will join a tight-knit crew who genuinely enjoy working with each other and are passionate about the work they do. For more information about living on Rakiura, check out our information sheet or visit http://www.stewartisland.co.nz.
Please note, private accommodation is limited; if required we have staff accommodation available in a shared house.
He aha ngā pāinga mōu? | 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.
Tonoa inaiānei | Apply now
Apply online with a CV and cover letter that highlights your relevant skills, experience and motivation for joining Te Papa Atawhai. Please note, due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to accept direct or emailed applications and provide feedback to those not shortlisted.
If you require any accommodations or adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
The salary range for this position is $60,703 to $66,911 with the starting salary of the successful applicant 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 whakakapi | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Thursday, 9 April.
Depending on the volume of applications received, we may close this advertisement early, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Me he pātai anō, whakapā mai | For further enquiries, please contact Kev Carter, Principal Ranger, at kcarter@doc.govt.nz or +6421956587
