Field Ranger – Alpine Predator Control (Franz Josef/Twizel)

Zero Invasive Predators Limited; Franz Josef, Twizel; In loco; NZD 45.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Zero Invasive Predators seeks a Field Ranger to protect native taonga and restore te taiao by removing invasive predators across mainland Aotearoa. You will work in alpine and remote terrain, with duties including route finding, trap setting, data collection, and community engagement.

Based in Franz Josef or Twizel, the role involves long days in challenging conditions, potential onsite accommodation, and cooperation with a small team to deliver conservation outcomes across multiple landscapes.

Competenze

• Willing and able to spend long hours working alone in rough terrain.
• Able to stay onsite and share accommodation if required, and contribute to cooking/cleaning duties.
• Full NZ Driver’s licence is required.
• Experience engaging with people from diverse backgrounds.

Mansioni

• Finding and clearing routes, navigating off track.
• Setting traps, handling toxins, loading equipment to and from vehicles including helicopters.
• Using mapping software to record activity and collect data from field sites.
• Crossing rough terrain on foot, carrying up to 15 kg, often alone for up to 8 hours a day.
• Humanely euthanising wild animals.
• Modifying predator traps.
• Maintaining field infrastructure.
• Traveling between sites and engaging with local communities to support conservation.

Conoscenze

Work alone

Full NZ driver’s licence

Interpersonal communication

Strumenti

GIS

Descrizione del lavoro

Zero Invasive Predators seeks a Field Ranger to protect native taonga and restore te taiao by removing invasive predators across mainland Aotearoa. You will work in alpine and remote terrain, with duties including route finding, trap setting, data collection, and community engagement.

Based in Franz Josef or Twizel, the role involves long days in challenging conditions, potential onsite accommodation, and cooperation with a small team to deliver conservation outcomes across multiple landscapes.