Ranger

• Deliver world class Ranger service
• Working across Waitawa, Duder and Omana regional parks; a clean NZ driving licence essential
• Must be able to work a roster including public holidays and weekends

He angitūtanga: The opportunity
 

We are looking for a practical, customer focused individual to join the Southern Regional Parks ranger team. The role may undertake a broad scope of duties in areas including recreation, education, conservation, asset management, partnerships and farming. The regional parks are passionately maintained and cared for by Park Rangers, volunteers and local communities.

As a Ranger, this role presents you with a fantastic opportunity to facilitate recreational opportunities for our customers, protect our natural, historical and cultural taonga, and contribute to the farming operations of the parks, while supporting the values that make our organisation and parks world class.

He kōrero mōu: About you
 

The role focuses on management and maintenance of park assets, achieving conservation outcomes, providing customer service, provision of recreation opportunities, farming duties, and ensuring park facilities meet our visitors’ needs. Managing our natural and historical resources will afford you the opportunity to further develop existing strong practical and communication skills.

You will ideally have previous experience in a parks, reserves and recreation environment, and be able to demonstrate customer service delivery to a high level. A qualification in a recreation, environmental or parks management field is highly desirable. It is essential that you have a clean full New Zealand drivers’ licence and be able to drive a manual vehicle. You will enjoy working with customers, stakeholders, iwi and volunteers. You will have a 'can do' positive attitude to make things happen, have sound practical experience, be proactive, approachable and motivated.

This role requires working on a 40 hour a week roster system, being available weekends and public holidays and responding to calls outside normal working hours (when on call) or during rostered on call periods.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
 

While focusing on our customers and stakeholders, this generalist role offers great job variety in a stunning and unique work environment, with excellent opportunity for personal development and upskilling. Working as part of a competent, passionate team you will deliver a world class Ranger service by facilitating a safe, rewarding experience in our beautiful Regional Parks.

Click here to view the Southern Park Ranger fact sheet for more detailed information on the day-to-day duties of an Auckland Council Ranger.

This is your opportunity to secure a sought-after role in an amazing work environment. If this sounds like your next role apply now!

This role is deemed safety sensitive and in line with Auckland Council policy, you will be required to complete pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

Auckland Council is committed to the protection and well-being of children.  This role is classified as a Children's Worker role under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014. As such applicants will be required to undergo police vetting prior to commencing employment. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory police check.

Applications close Tuesday 19th November.

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.