• Are you a strategic thinker who can prioritise work and develop the team's thinking towards long term outcomes?
• Do you enjoy supporting others in their delivery of biodiversity conservation?
• Would you like to grow conservation through great relationships and empowering others?
• Does furthering the aspirations of mana whenua excite you?

Join the Te Papa Atawhai's Coastal / Department of Conservation (DOC) Otago team as their Senior Ranger, Biodiversity where you will work across the district - from the Mata-au/Clutha River in the south, inland to Beaumont and north to the Waitaki River. The area includes rich marine environments, a wide range of terrestrial ecosystems and threatened species ranging from the most charismatic marine mammals, yellow-eyed penguin, northern royal albatross, to cryptic plants, fish, and lizards.

He angitutanga: About the Role

As the Senior Ranger, Biodiversity you will be part of a high performing District Leadership Team who are upbeat, motivated, and passionate about working together and collaborating with others to achieve greater conservation outcomes for the Southern South Island Region.

A key to the success of the biodiversity work in Coastal Otago is its delivery alongside community and iwi partners. The ability to maintain and build on the existing relationships with the wider community, central and local government agencies, businesses, volunteer groups, iwi, hapu and whanau will be crucial.

You will provide advice to the Operations Manager on how the district work program should reflect DOC priorities. You will also:

• Work closely with the two other Senior Rangers to provide an integrated plan for the team.
• Support the Operations Manager by leading the delivery of high-priority complex tasks and relationship management.
• Work with your regional colleagues to ensure integrated delivery of highest priority outcomes for the region
• Scope mahi for the team to lead across a 6-12-month period and support them in their leadership of this mahi month to month.
• Follow treaty principles to align the work of the team with mana whenua aspirations
• Assist the Operations Manager to monitor and report on the work.
• Delegated thinking for the Operations Manager to ensure long term success in a changing environment.

He korero mou: What we are looking for

You will thrive being part of a hard-working team who enjoys working together to get a job done. You will have a clear and engaging communication style and the ability to build strong relationships and collaborate successfully with others, such as other DOC teams, mana whenua, the community, and stakeholders.

You will have an enquiring and innovative mind with an interest in conservation and a desire to challenge the norm to find creative solutions to grow conservation outcomes. You will have demonstrated critical thinking and analysis skills and be able to use sound judgement to support work delivery and problem solving.

You have demonstrated an ability to empower others, are comfortable working in a changing environment and are a strategic thinker who can see the big picture and shift the work of the region to align with DOC's goals. You can communicate clear and concise recommendations for the decision maker.

Above all, you will be able to influence and empower others and have a genuine passion for conservation.

Nga ahuatanga kei a matou: What's in it for you:

As part of the Coastal Otago Operations team, you will work with a team who are passionate about the work they do, has a culture of inclusiveness and continual improvement with support for each other at the core.

You will be part of the dynamic Dunedin Office with staff from all parts of DOC and a culture that many envy. Dunedin is a great city in which to live and has the services and social life of a much larger metropolitan centre. Ten minutes' drive in any direction will take you out of the city into some beautiful country. There are great opportunities for social, cultural, and sporting involvement and the beaches, mountains and rivers provide exciting opportunities for outdoor activities and enjoying nature.

DOC has recently been awarded New Zealand's most attractive employer in the public service. People like working for us because we offer:

• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• Respect, recognition, and opportunities for personal growth
• Excellent employee wellbeing initiatives including flexible working arrangements and the employee assistance program

The salary range for this position is $72,610 to $92,780 with the starting salary of the successful applicant being based on their relevant skills and experience.

Applications close 5:00 pm Tuesday 1 March

For any enquiry, please contact Debbie Fahey on 027 286 2746 or mailto:emaildfahey@doc.govt.nz quoting vacancy DOC/400/09305.

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