DOC Ranger, Kerikeri, Bay of Islands

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kingdragonfly

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#225676 30-Nov-2017 07:18

Sounds like a great job. Expect very low pay.

https://jobs.govt.nz/jobtools/jncustomsearch.viewFullSingle?in_organid=16563&in_jnCounter=223054698

Ranger, Biodiversity, Operations Group, Kerikeri

Department of Conservation
Bay of Islands

Job Description

Are you a great team member team who is passionate about working with others to grow understanding and increase the value New Zealander's see in conservation? We have a vacancy for a Ranger in our Biodiversity team in the Bay of Islands.

As a Ranger you have defined responsibilities including the ability to plan and implement biodiversity work programmes relating to:

• Maintaining pest free status of Ipipiri (Eastern Bay of Islands) undertaking rodent surveillance and leading responses to incursions

• Control, handling and training of a rodent dog for pest detection work locally, regionally and nationally as part of the conservation dogs programme including data base recording and report writing for all surveillance and incursion work undertaken

• Completing Biosecurity inspections of people, goods or vessels travelling to pest free islands

• Biosecurity advocacy and engagement with the public, landowners and tour operators

• Assisting with other biodiversity work eg animal and plant pest control and threatened species work

Your skills and experience will be vitally important in your role implementing the biosecurity/biodiversity work programme involving community groups, iwi and volunteers doing conservation work.

The successful applicant will have:

• excellent relationship skills and be an enthusiastic team member

• strong health and safety culture

• high level of agility and physical fitness

• own or be prepared to take on and look after a rodent detection dog.

• a tertiary qualification in an environmental science field

• experience in trapping and rodent surveillance

• at least three years field experience some working on islands, in the backcountry or remote areas

• ability to work as a team leader, team member or on your own

• ability to work away from home contributing to the national conservation dog programme

• IT technical skills such as computer, GPS, GIS mapping and use of apps

• ability to convey key biosecurity messages to a variety of audiences and keenness to promote Pest Free NZ

• experience in handling small vessels would be an advantage

• knowledge and experience in quarantine procedures and incursion response

• understanding and appreciation of te reo and tikanga.

• Full current drivers' license and first aid certificate

wellygary

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#1910895 30-Nov-2017 09:34

These sorts of jobs always pay "sunshine wages" -

There will always be a large stream of people who want to apply for these jobs who have little desire for "material enrichment"...

kingdragonfly

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#1923488 22-Dec-2017 07:47

Another ranger position, this time in Taranaki. Good job, if you can get it.

https://jobs.govt.nz/jobs/DOC-400-2526E

Are you someone who is passionate about the conservation of New Zealand's natural flora and fauna, skilled at field delivery and passionate about sharing your skills and knowledge with others? Are you a team player who enjoys working with others? If yes, then this is the job for you.

The Biodiversity team in the Taranaki District delivers a broad range of terrestrial and marine conservation work from the Mokau River in the north to the Patea River in the south. There is over 100,000ha of Conservation land in Taranaki, with two marine reserves and Egmont National Park in the region. Within Egmont National Park the Taranaki Maunga Project has launched an exciting yet ambitious 10-year project to transform the ecology of the Park and its surrounds.

As a Ranger Biodiversity, you will be working closely with the Biodiversity Supervisor to lead the delivery of pest animal and plant work within the Taranaki region.

Key functions of the position include;

•Taking a lead role in delivering pest animal and plant work across the district such as 1080 operations, pest fish, trapping and weed control programmes.

•Supporting the threatened species work programmes.

•Supporting the Biodiversity Senior Ranger with work planning.

•Coaching, supporting and/or overseeing Rangers, community groups and volunteers doing conservation work.

The successful applicant will preferably have:

•A tertiary qualification related to natural heritage, science or conservation management

•Experience in the practical management of pest animals and plants.

•Proven ability to work collaboratively with Iwi, community groups and landowners.

•A willingness to be innovative to improve and expand on current work programmes.

•An ability to work effectively alone or as part of a team.

•Ability to use Microsoft programmes to capture data and complete reports to a good standard, and the ability to interpret GIS information and produce maps.

If you have the above skills, and have the desire to help make New Zealand the greatest living space on earth, we want to hear from you!

Please apply online. Applications must include a cover letter, CV and evidence of the required capabilities as per the role description.

kryptonjohn

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#1923498 22-Dec-2017 08:09

"Successful applicants will have" ...

Followed by a long list that could only possibly be matched by someone who just left the job they are trying to fill!

scuwp

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#1923500 22-Dec-2017 08:10

Sadly these days with all the nutters in this sector it will also require a bullet proof vest, close quarter combat skills, training on cover and concealment, and a proven ability to de-escalate volatile situations.

Lazy is such an ugly word, I prefer to call it selective participation

scuwp

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#1923503 22-Dec-2017 08:12

kryptonjohn:

"Successful applicants will have" ...

Followed by a long list that could only possibly be matched by someone who just left the job they are trying to fill!

Typical of job vacancies these days - they want a gazillion years of training and experience and all the qualifications available on the planet and then offer barely above minimum wage.

Lazy is such an ugly word, I prefer to call it selective participation

kryptonjohn

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#1923504 22-Dec-2017 08:15

scuwp:

kryptonjohn:

"Successful applicants will have" ...

Followed by a long list that could only possibly be matched by someone who just left the job they are trying to fill!

Typical of job vacancies these days - they want a gazillion years of training and experience and all the qualifications available on the planet and then offer barely above minimum wage.

Yep. Seems like the sort of job someone would take for the love of it more than the money, so why wouldn't they look for a fit, active, committed person who wants to do the job and will be trained in the rest of the requirements?