Ranger (Fixed Term)

Department of Conservation; Twizel; Presencial; NZD 62.000 - 67.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Department of Conservation in Twizel seeks an experienced Biodiversity Threats Ranger to lead weed control across alpine, tussock grasslands, forests and other protected areas within the district. You will work as part of a small team, employing herbicides, manual removal, mechanical and biological controls, and ensuring safe, auditable reporting.

A GrowSafe certificate and a full NZ driver's licence are required.

Formación

• Current GrowSafe certificate.
• Full NZ driver’s licence.
• Ability to identify native and invasive plant species.
• Experience monitoring, managing, and reporting weed control operations.
• Practical problem-solving and initiative.
• Strong commitment to health and safety practices.

Responsabilidades

• Weed control management using various methods (herbicides, manual removal, mechanical control, scrub-bars, and biological control).
• Ensuring spray dairies are complete for third-party reporting and audit trails.
• Ensuring health and safety standards are adhered to and reporting incidents.
• Developing relationships across the Department and with external stakeholders.

Conocimientos

GrowSafe certificate

NZ driver's licence

Identify native and invasive species

Weed control operations monitoring

Problem solving

Health and safety culture

Herramientas

GIS applications

Microsoft Office Suite

Descripción del empleo

Mō te tżranga | 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.

Tasks may include but are not limited to:

• 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

• 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.

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.

Salary

$62,192 - $67,446

Eligibility

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

Applications close at

11:59 pm on Tuesday 10 November 2026.

Further enquiries

Please contact Xanthe Musgrave Principal Ranger at '[e-mail]'.