Auckland Council
Ranger - Southern Regional Parks
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Job Description
- Req#: 24026
- Based at Hunua Ranges Regional Park, working across multiple southern park sites.
- Focus on track maintenance and supporting the kauri dieback programme.
- Fixed term until end of June 2025.
He angitūtanga: The opportunity
We’re looking for a Park Ranger with a passion for recreation, conservation, people, and cultural heritage. This role will play a key part in the maintenance and management of the track network in the Hunua Ranges and several other parks in the Southern Sector, protecting areas of Kauri forest. You will also support all other Park Ranger duties with regular opportunities to broaden your work programme and upskill.
In this role, you’ll be primarily hands-on with the physical task of maintaining walking and mountain biking tracks, building structures, operating powered machinery and using hand tools. You will be part of planning and overseeing relevant upgrade projects, including contractor management. You will work with other park rangers and support them in conservation projects.
You’ll also contribute to other aspects of the kauri dieback programme that aims to prevent the spread of kauri dieback disease and help protect our natural and cultural heritage. You will be required to work throughout the Southern Sector Parks network from time to time.
He kōrero mōu: About you
The ideal candidate will bring experience, knowledge and genuine interest in track and structure construction and maintenance, especially within the parks and conservation sector. The ability to undertake planning and delivery aspects of a project and GIS skills are highly desirable. However, we would be open to someone with the right attitude and aptitude willing to learn and develop in this role, with demonstration you have the capacity to upskill with your current background and knowledge.
You’ll need to be a great communicator, team-player, be able to work off your own initiative, and have a passion for working outdoors. A background in areas such as asset management, maintenance, recreation, or conservation fields is highly sought after. Qualifications in ecological, environmental, or parks management disciplines are highly desirable, as well as competency in various machinery and equipment operation. Full training is provided where needed.
Due to the nature of this role, an excellent level of physical fitness and overall health is critical. A current NZ full driver's licence and ability to drive manual transmission is also required for this position.
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
While focusing on our recreational and conservation outcomes for parks and stakeholders, this role offers great job variety in a stunning and unique work environment, with excellent opportunities for personal development and upskilling. Working as part of a competent, passionate team you will deliver a world-class Ranger service by facilitating a safe, rewarding experience in our beautiful Regional Parks.
Our regional parks are much loved and treasured by the people of Auckland and visitors alike, receiving up to 6 million visits a year. They represent the iconic landscapes of the Auckland region and are home to many rare and threatened ecosystems and native species. For many of us, they are places that inspire and define us; places where we seek tranquillity and respite in nature, or more active recreation in the bush or on the beach!
This is your opportunity to secure a sought-after role in an amazing work environment. If this sounds like your next role apply now.
For a copy of the Position Description please click here.
Please note, this is a fixed term contract until the end of June 2025.
Applications close 12 March 2024
Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.
Auckland Council strongly encourages our employees to be fully vaccinated.
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783 Auckland Council is the local government council for the Auckland Region in New Zealand.
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