• Is your background in conservation, working with natural flora and fauna?
• Are you skilled at field delivery and passionate about sharing your skills and knowledge with others? 
• Does the idea of working across a diverse landscape including freshwater and bush environment appeal to you?

If so, we have two Permanent roles based in ÅŒpōtiki and Gisborne 

He angitūtanga | About the Role

The Ngā Whenua Rāhui Team is looking for exceptional staff members to deliver biodiversity monitoring work within the ÅŒpōtiki and Gisborne Districts. You will provide specialist skills and experience for the operational delivery of  biodiversity monitoring programmes on whenua Māori with a Ngā Whenua Rāhui formal protection agreement. This will entail a significant allocation of fieldwork to collect biodiversity monitoring data from a wide range of sites and projects plus providing office based advice when requested. You will be part of a national team and may have responsibilities that extend beyond the location where you reside.  Put simply, these are specialist technical monitoring roles that involve a large proportion of time in the field across many different sites. 

We have two positions available.  Depending on the preference of the successful candidates these would be located in or near ÅŒpōtiki or Gisborne regions. These are permanent full-time positions that will require some work away from home for up to 10 days at a time.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

• Proven ability operating in the backcountry, communicating effectively and getting on well with others
• Physically fit and capable of working in some rugged environments
• A range of biodiversity monitoring experience
• Able to regularly spend long periods of time (up to 10 days) away from home
• Current full New Zealand Drivers Licence is desirable
• Computer skills with confidence in Excel and Word
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal

Specialist skills and experience within one or more of the following areas is desirable:

• Experience in 20 x 20 plot measurement,
• Plant identification,
• Bird identification, preferably 5 minute bird counts
• Animal pest monitoring, preferably ungulate pellet counts and possum monitoring
• Ability to interpret GIS information and use data loggers/GPS units
• A tertiary qualification or equivalent experience and achievements in science or natural heritage management are desirable.
• Have a strong understanding and appreciation for the values of tikanga and kawa when working with landowners, whānau/hapÅ«.

What's in it for you?

In return for your skills and expertise we offer a fantastic working environment. DOC has repeatedly won the award for most attractive employer in the public sector. People really enjoy working with us!

Our culture is centred upon wellbeing and continuous improvement. We offer excellent training opportunities and support professional development to further extend your knowledge and skills.

We support flexible working and provide a range of staff benefits including discounts on outdoor gear, insurance and banking. DOC employees stay for free in our backcountry huts and campsites.

COVID-19 Vaccination requirement - All Employees are required to be vaccinated in line with our Vaccination Policy. New employees will be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to commencing employment.

Keen to apply?

Please apply online via the DOC Careers Centre with a CV and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the requirements above along with your location preference.

Applications close Monday 7 February 2022, 5:00pm . For any queries, please contact Tennile Toulson, ttouson@doc.govt.nz, 027 282 9671.

Te Papa Atawhai is committed to a diverse workforce that represents the communities we serve, and to creating an inclusive workplace culture