Published: 19 September, 2022
Department of Conservation - Te Papa Atawhai - Vacancy
Freshwater Ranger, Operations, Renwick, Band B
We are seeking a self-motivated and active ranger to join our passionate Renwick biodiversity team on fixed term opportunity for 3 months.
He angitūtanga: About the Role
As a Ranger, you will provide field support to help deliver our freshwater programme, which focuses on migratory fish (particularly Kanakana/lamprey, shortjaw kōkopu, īnanga and tuna/long fin eel) and freshwater biosecurity (pest fish and weeds). The role will be based in the Renwick office but you will work across Picton & South Marlborough Districts with some work in Golden Bay, Motueka and Nelson Lakes as well.
As a key member of the Renwick biodiversity team, your duties will likely include:
- Fish spotlight surveys, which involves working late at night in remote areas
- Assisting with deploying & retrieving kanakana/lamprey pheromone samplers
- Pest fish and weed surveys and monitoring
- Īnanga spawning surveys
- Assist with Shortjaw spawning survey in Tinline Stream, Abel Tasman
- Undertaking fish passage assessments along DOC tracks throughout Picton & Marlborough
- Some office work on wet weather days
- Assist the general biodiversity team from time to time
This is a 3 month fixed term opportunity, starting in early December 2022. The position involves a lot of travel throughout the top of the South Island and time spent away from home, up to a week at a time.
He kōrero mōu: What we are looking for
We are looking for someone enthusiastic and keen to get stuck into the freshwater work:
- A passion or interest in freshwater values & protection
- Excellent physical fitness and proven experience working in remote backcountry areas.
- Good communication skills, attention to detail and commitment to achieving team objectives.
- The ability to work well alone or in a small team.
- The ability to stay away from home for extended periods of time.
- Basic computer/data entry skills
We offer a range of flexible working options depending on the needs of the role and its work context.
Expressions of interest should include a CV and a brief description of your interest in the role and should be forwarded to:
Kate Hunt Ranger – Freshwater Pests & Migratory Fish Species, Motueka Office email: kthunt@doc.govt.nz
Applications close: 7th October, 2022