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Offer: Rakiura Ranger Opportunities:Department of ConservationJob description:Job Description» Has Rakiura / Stewart Island been on your bucket list? Now is your opportunity to live, work, and play in this truly untouched part of Aotearoa whilst still being able to go to the gym, get a good coffee, a beer, or travel back to the mainland regularly.» Kick start or progress your conservation career in functions with an unparalleled opportunity to gain a diverse portfolio of expertise. » Variety of functions available looking for a diverse set of expertise. Check them out now! Rakiura/Stewart Island is the southernmost and smallest island of the three main islands of Aotearoa / New Zealand. It’s a 20-minute flight from Invercargill or a one-hour ferry ride fromBluff. Stewart Island is wild, beautiful, and offers a glimpse into a simpler, slower lifestyle, in rhythm with the sea and tides, attuned to the natural world of bush and beach. Roughly 85% of the island forms the wild and enchanting Rakiura National Park. One of the Island’s exciting community projects is Predator Free Rakiura which is an ambitious and courageous project to help the community and nature thrive together by removing predators. The Rakiura community is a glimpse of old-fashioned Aotearoa, with strong values and the opportunity to be easily welcomed and integrated. You may spend your days off hunting, fishing, kayaking, tramping, running, diving or with photography - to name just a few of the hobbies of our current Rangers, especially with long summer days. You will have a new definition for your everyday commute with many unique ways of travelling around the island. For work trips this is most likely by boat, dinghy, LUV, or helicopter. As mentioned above, you can get a good coffee, go for a beer, head to the gym, or leave the Island any time of the day. Check out some information about living on the Island which is attached or here atwww.stewartisland.co.nz He angit?tanga | About the functions You will be exposed to natural ecosystems and pristine clear waters with a marine reserve located close by in Patersons Inlet, a rain forest, a plethora of flora and fauna where wildlife is thriving (seals, parrots, penguins, kiwi, weka, kaka). Working in the Rakiura office, you will be supported by a friendly and passionate team. Rangers working on Rakiura are supported to gain a diverse set of expertise such as: » Boating expertise » Working with Helicopters » Plant recognition » Bird counts » Practical aspects of pest control » Trapping » Field trip logistics » leadership abilities of field teams » Resourcefulness » Chainsaw expertise » Working at heights » Customer engagement » Most importantly will be growth in your confidence and expertise. We have a variety of functions available, all with a slightly different focus. These are listed below, but in whatever function you have, you will work to support the whole Rakiura work programme and be exposed to a variety of different practices. Check out the functions we have below and follow the link to see more information and apply: 1 Permanent function within Heritage and Visitors, with a focus on leading some of the work for our tracks and huts while supporting our Hut Rangers https://careers.doc.govt.nz/jobs/DOC-400-09741-SI- 400 09741 2 Permanent Ranger functions with a focus on Heritage and Visitors supporting the maintenance and smooth running of our huts and tracks and other work on the Island. https://careers.doc.govt.nz/jobs/DOC-400-09746-SI- 400 09746 or 400 09737 2 Permanent Ranger functions with a focus on Biodiversity work such as trapping, weed control or pest species management (both plant and animal) https://careers.doc.govt.nz/jobs/DOC-400-09732-SI- 400 09732 or 400 09731 1 Fixed term function for a Ranger, Community to support concession compliance and monitoring on the Island. 3-month function, 30 hours per week starting 16 January 2022. https://careers.doc.govt.nz/jobs/DOC-T400-09700-SI – T 400/09700 Housing is available on the island in shared DOC accommodation M? m?tou | About us Te Papa Atawhai is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that represents the communities we serve, and to creating an inclusive workplace culture. Our Te Kaupapa behaviours of whakat?nanatia(we deliver), atawhaitia a Papat??nuku (we love nature), whakawh?naungatanga(we build relationships) and whakaauaha (we innovate)guide what we need to dofor Papat??nuku to Thrive. Ko ng? hua | What we offer We take pride in enabling our kaimahi to bring their unique perspectives to mahi, in pursuit of our collective aspirations. Our commitment to well-being and professional development includes: » DOC perks: Free accommodation in our backcountry huts and campsites, visitor centres product discounts, outdoor apparel, and gear discounts (including Bivouac Outdoor, Macpac, Mountain Avenue?) » Opportunity to develop and grow your expertise within the local group and wider organisation » Te Pukenga Atawhai - Cultural Capcapability Development Programme » Active employee networks including Te K?wai Aho Tapu – M?ori Kaimahi Network, Rainbow Network How to submit the application:Tono in?ianei | Apply nowSubmit a tailored CV and cover letter to the function(s) you are interested in via the links above. Making sure to highlight your significant expertise, practice, and alignment to our Kaupapa. Me he p?tai an? | Further enquiries contact: Debbie Fahey, Senior Recruitment Advisor atdfahey@doc.govt.nzor 027 2862746 Taup?nga| Job Listing reference:1657476 (400 09741/400 09732 or 400 09731/400 09746 or 400 09737) Skills:
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