Ranger

•    Work in the stunning Auckland Regional Parks  
•    The outdoors is your office
•    Flexible and supportive team that encourages work/life harmony

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

We are looking for a Park Ranger to join the team out in the picturesque Tāpapakanga Regional Park.

As a Park Ranger, you will be responsible for enabling safe and enjoyable outdoor recreation experiences in regional park settings, while conserving and protecting natural and cultural heritage resources.

You will be part of a small team covering the Hunua-East Regional Parks: Tāpapakanga, Waharau, Whakatīwai, Tawhitokino and Ōrere Point. As a Ranger in the Southern Regional Parks team, you will have a varied role and will be required to work a roster system that includes some weekends and public holidays. This will include responding to emergency calls after hours when you are rostered as a duty ranger.

 Your day to day your duties may include:
•    Managing recreational activities, including undertaking asset and track maintenance using plant and machinery.
•    Undertaking and supporting conservation programmes across parks, including animal and plant pest management, and revegetation projects.
•    Develop and deliver community and educational programmes.
•    Support the running of events, including the Splore festival.
•    Managing and supporting volunteers and external stakeholders.
•    Overseeing and auditing contractors. 
•    Visitor liaison duties such as campgrounds and visitor arrival areas.
•    Support the farming operations on park.
•    Opportunities to work across the wider southern parks network.

Rental accommodation on-site may be available for the right candidate.

You can view a copy of the position description here

 
He kōrero mōu: About you 

Have a strong background as a Park Ranger, or equivalent experience and education in outdoor recreation, asset maintenance, conservation, ecology or biosecurity management; experience in community engagement and learning is also highly sought after.

The successful person in this role will:
•    Be self-motivated, able to work autonomously and within a team.
•    Be a strong communicator.
•    Have a passion for working with volunteers, iwi, community and park visitors.
•    Bring an unwavering positive attitude. 
•    Have exceptional practical aptitude and demonstrated capability.
•    Be proactive, approachable, and highly motivated.
•    Be able to undertake the ongoing physical demands of the role.

A current NZ full driver's licence is essential for this position and ability to drive manual and 4wd is highly desirable. 

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

This role offers great job variety in a stunning and unique work environment, with excellent opportunity for personal development and upskilling. Working as part of a competent, passionate and respected 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!

Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini 
My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.

Tono Mai: Apply Now! Applications Close: Wednesday 8th November 2023

Our employer Kiwisaver contribution is additional to base salary offered.

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 is committed to the protection and well-being of children.  This role is classified as a Children's Worker role under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014 and is deemed a safety-sensitive position. 

As such applicants will be required to undergo police vetting and a drug test prior to commencing employment.