Ranger (Fixed Term)

New Zealand Government; Canterbury; In loco; NZD 62.000 - 67.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

Competenze

• 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.

Mansioni

• 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.

Conoscenze

Weed control experience

Species identification

Monitoring & reporting

Problem solving

Health & safety

Physical fitness

Formazione

GrowSafe certificate

Full NZ driver license

Strumenti

GIS applications

Microsoft Office Suite

Chainsaws

4WD vehicles

Scrub bars & trailers

Descrizione del lavoro

Does the idea of working across a diverse landscape including alpine, tussock grasslands and bush environment appeal to you?' If so, the beautiful Te'Manahuna'Twizel District is calling you! Our Biodiversity team is looking for a Ranger to help implement weed control in a range of unique ecosystems. Fixed term January to April 2027, full-time role based in Twizel. Salary range : $62,192 - $67,446.

Our vision : Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Tūroa Mō te tūranga.

About the role

Te'Manahuna'- Twizel Biodiversity Threats team is looking for an experienced person to join their close-knit team.

As a Biodiversity Threats Ranger your focus across the district will be implementing weed control in a range of ecosystems including alpine, tussock grasslands, large scale contiguous forest'ecosystems'and other significant natural and protected areas within the district. The successful applicant will be able to work successfully as part of a small team and have sound experience in a variety of weed control methods.

Responsibilities

• Weed control management, including the use of herbicides, manual removal, mechanical control, scrub-bars, and biological control methods.
• Ensuring spray dairies are complete for any weed control to the level'required'for thirdly reporting and audit trails.
• Ensuring health & safety standards are adhered to and fit-for-purpose and ensuring all incidents / near misses and other required reporting are completed'in a timely manner.
• Developing successful relationships across the Department and with external stakeholders.

Skills and experience

The successful applicant must have the ability to apply'appropriate control'methods for a wide range of weed species and have good species-identification skills. For this role you must be physically fit and capable of working in rugged environments.

• Current or'previous'GrowSafe'certificate.
• Full NZ driver's licence.
• Ability to'identify'both native and invasive plant species.
• Experience in monitoring, managing, and reporting on weed control operations.
• Practical problem-solving skills, the ability to think on your feet and use initiative.
• A strong commitment to exceptional health and safety work practices and ability to promote this culture among colleagues.

Desirable

• Computer-literate, including experience using Microsoft Suite and GIS applications.
• Experience and / or qualifications in working with chainsaws, 4WD vehicles and other field-based equipment.
• Experience using scrub bars and trailers.
• Current first aid certificate.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Tikanga Māori and Te Ao Māori.

Mō'te'tīma | About the team

The team in Twizel is a committed and passionate group, highly invested in protecting and promoting the unique biodiversity of the beautiful Te'Manahuna / Mackenzie region. They are welcoming and always willing to share their extensive knowledge.

Twizel is'a great place'to live - as well as being part of the Aoraki Dark Sky area, it is surrounded by majestic mountains on all sides, and lakes in every direction. The successful applicant will be able to truly achieve that elusive work-life balance and will be spoilt for choice with skiing, water sports, cycling, tramping,'fishing'or hunting all on our doorstep.

Check out some awesome things to do in Twizel'here!

He aha ngā pāinga mōu? | What's in it for you?

DOC is committed to a culture where everyone can participate, thrive, and grow. We're driven by our values and behaviours, and are working towards being an organisation that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive by default. Tonoa inaiānei.

Salary : $62,192 - $67,446 depending on skills and experience.

Eligibility : You must hold a valid NZ work visa that covers the duration of employment.

Rā whakakapi

Applications close at 11 : 59 pm on Tuesday 10 November 2026.

For further enquiries, please contact Xanthe Musgrave Principal Ranger at'[e-mail]