Ranger, Community (Kaitiaki, Āo Hāpori) - Te Anau

• Are you passionate about working with tangata whenua and the wider community?

• Do you know how to get others engaged and active in supporting conservation, restoration

and kaitiakitanga?

The Te Anau District is seeking a highly motivated and suitably qualified individual with experience in

understanding and applying legislation, to take up this busy and interesting position.

Applicants for the position of Ranger, Community; Kaitiaki, Āo Hāpori will look forward to an exciting

opportunity to become part of a strong and hard-working team, and support in growing conservation in

the Te Anau District alongside our Treaty partners and community.

He angitūtanga: About the role

In this role you will:

• Process permit and concession applications and monitor commercial or private activity on

public conservation land, including providing high quality input on Resource Management Act

planning processes, coordinating the Department's input into resource consent applications

and consent monitoring where these affect natural, historic and/or recreation resources

• Provide administrative, liaison and advocacy support to projects that seek to achieve more

conservation through greater involvement of iwi, business and the wider community

• Liaison regarding operational input into long term concessions and approvals

• Promoting conservation, lifting awareness and educating others on the value of conservation

and ecosystem services

NgāHe kōrero mōu - What we are looking for

If you are well organised, have a good appreciation and understanding of environmental protection,

and work well both independently and as part of a team, then we are keen to hear from you.

The successful applicant will have excellent written and oral communication skills and possess the

ability to effectively prioritise commitments to meet deadlines. Project management experience would

be an advantage.

Strong consideration given to applicants with a background in relation to management of natural

resources, knowledge of conservation principles, and interpretation/analysis of statutory

framework(s).

For more information and to apply online, visit the DOC careers centre at

www.doc.govt.nz/careers



For more information please contact Antonia Croft, [email protected], telephone 027 5593 824,

quoting Vacancy 400/8351

Applications close at 5pm on Monday, 7 December 2020.

DOC is committed to a diverse workforce that represents the communities we serve, and to

creating an inclusive workplace culture.