Senior Ranger, Biodiversity – Department of Conservation – Queenstown

Are you passionate about Te Taiao? Is your background in conservation, working with natural flora and fauna? Are you skilled in programme management and passionate about sharing your skills and knowledge with others? Does the idea of working across a diverse landscape appeal to you?

The Whakatipu team is looking for a highly motivated person to join the biodiversity team based in Queenstown. This is an exciting opportunity for the right individual.

This position requires a person capable of being a team leader and good team member, planning and managing projects alongside the relevant Supervisor. The position may involve working in the back country and outside normal working hours. A good level of physical fitness would be beneficial.

You will have defined leadership responsibilities including the ability to use systems to plan and authorise technical work programmes relating to:

• threatened species management.
• ecosystem restoration;
• animal and plant pest control programmes;

The successful applicant will have project/contract management experience, particularly in the conservation space, budget management experience,  experience in operating online system software i.e. SAP, ArcGIS, NAPALIS. A natural heritage or conservation management qualification is desirable.

Overall, you will provide essential support to the Operations Manager to ensure the right work is identified and delivered. You’ll be a problem-solver with a can-do attitude.

Due to the nature of the role, you may be required to complete a pre-employment health questionnaire and undertake a medical examination.

Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory, including a valid work visa covering the whole period of employment if applying internationally.

Please apply online via the DOC Careers Centre.  Applications must include a cover letter, CV and evidence of the required capabilities as per the role/project description.

For any queries, please contact Geoff Owen, gowen@doc.govt.nz , telephone 027 703 4620 quoting vacancy 400/8220

Applications close at 5pm on Monday, 13 January 2020.

DOC is committed to a diverse workforce that represents the communities we serve, and to creating an inclusive workplace culture.