Biodiversity Ranger: Alpine & Grasslands Weed Control

New Zealand Government; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 62,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

New Zealand Government in Twizel is seeking a Biodiversity Ranger to implement weed control across alpine, tussock grasslands, and forest ecosystems. Fixed-term January to April 2027, full-time, based in Twizel, with a focus on sound weed control methods and safety.

You will work as part of a small team, coordinating with stakeholders and ensuring compliance and reporting across operations. A GrowSafe certificate and NZ driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Ability to apply appropriate weed control methods for a wide range of weed species.
• Sound experience in weed control methods.
• Physically fit and capable of working in rugged environments.
• Current NZ Driver's Licence.
• GrowSafe certificate.
• Ability to identify native and invasive plant species.
• Experience in monitoring, managing, and reporting on weed control operations.
• Strong commitment to health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Weed control management using herbicides, manual removal, mechanical control, scrub-bars, and biological control methods.
• Ensure spray dairies are completed for weed control, with proper reporting and audit trails.
• Maintain health & safety standards and timely incident/near-miss reporting.
• Develop strong relationships across the Department and with external stakeholders.

Skills

Weed control experience

Species identification

Monitoring & reporting

Problem solving

Health & safety

Physical fitness

Education

GrowSafe certificate

Full NZ driver license

Tools

GIS applications

Microsoft Office Suite

Chainsaws

4WD vehicles

Scrub bars & trailers

Job description

New Zealand Government in Twizel is seeking a Biodiversity Ranger to implement weed control across alpine, tussock grasslands, and forest ecosystems. Fixed-term January to April 2027, full-time, based in Twizel, with a focus on sound weed control methods and safety.

You will work as part of a small team, coordinating with stakeholders and ensuring compliance and reporting across operations. A GrowSafe certificate and NZ driver’s license are required.