Biodiversity Ranger: Weed Control (Fixed Term), Twizel

DOC; Twizel; In loco; NZD 62.000 - 67.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

DOC Te Manahuna Twizel Biodiversity Threats team is seeking a Ranger to implement weed control across alpine, tussock grasslands and forest ecosystems in the Twizel district. This fixed-term, full-time role runs January to April 2027 and requires strong weed management skills and field-based experience.

You will work with a small team, maintain health and safety standards, and report on operations while building relationships with department and external stakeholders.

Competenze

• Current or previous GrowSafe certificate and full NZ driver’s licence.
• Ability to identify native and invasive plant species.
• Experience in monitoring, managing, and reporting on weed control operations.
• Demonstrated computer literacy including GIS applications and Microsoft Suite.
• Experience using scrub bars and field-based equipment.
• Current first aid certificate.
• Knowledge of Tikanga Māori and Te Ao Māori is advantageous.

Mansioni

• Weed control across alpine, tussock grasslands, and forest ecosystems in the Twizel district.
• Apply herbicides, manual removal, mechanical control, scrub-bars, and biological methods.

Conoscenze

GrowSafe certificate

Driver license

Plant identification

Weed control experience

GIS experience

Microsoft Office

First aid certificate

Field equipment experience

Tikanga Māori knowledge

Strumenti

GIS applications

Microsoft Office

Descrizione del lavoro

DOC Te Manahuna Twizel Biodiversity Threats team is seeking a Ranger to implement weed control across alpine, tussock grasslands and forest ecosystems in the Twizel district. This fixed-term, full-time role runs January to April 2027 and requires strong weed management skills and field-based experience.

You will work with a small team, maintain health and safety standards, and report on operations while building relationships with department and external stakeholders.