Regional Park Field Ranger | Biodiversity
Environment Canterbury
Date: 1 day ago
City: Christchurch, Canterbury
Contract type: Full time
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Job Category: Agriculture, Nature & Animal
As a regional council, we are responsible for managing natural resources including air, soil, water and land. We work in partnership with mana whenua Ngāi Tahu to protect the health of our environment to ensure a sustainable and prosperous future for our region.
The region’s evolving environmental and political context means we will continue to be agile and adaptive, as we respond to regulatory and environmental changes.
Our mahi (work) is organised around the delivery of our three core services:
As the Regional Park Field Ranger, you’ll enjoy being outdoors in the field, working with nature and in biodiversity restoration. This position provides involves Parks maintenance, delivering work programmes, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. This full time positions comprises of three days dedicated field ranger duties and two days committed to protecting and enhancing our natural environment.
You’ll also contribute to our fire response commitment by forming part of the Environment Canterbury Rural Fire Team as required.
Other Things This Role Does
For more information on this role, please refer to the job description at the bottom of the advert.
Mōu │ About You
You’ll have proven experience in fieldwork operations and confident working in practical, hands-on roles in an outdoor environment. You’ll be a champion for the enhancement and protection of the natural environment. Ideally, you’ll have knowledge of the greater Christchurch area—its rivers, parks, and natural landscapes—which would be an advantage, though not essential.
Mātau ā-Wheako | Experience
The Ideal Candidate To Complement Our Fantastic Team Will
Our Mahi Is Underpinned By Our Values
We're on a journey to become a treaty partner of excellence, including incorporating te ao Māori into our work. We offer supportive opportunities to develop capability in this area and encourage our people to use kaupapa Māori, mātauranga Māori, and te reo Māori in our daily work. We welcome you with an open heart & mind, wherever you are on your personal te ao Māori journey
Ko ētahi atu kōrero | Additional Information
For a confidential chat about this role, please contact Simon Woods, 027 228 2595
Applications close on Wednesday, 2 July. Applications will be reviewed as we receive them, and interviews may take place before the close date. We reserve the right to close advertising early.
Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks, and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role.
We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but don't meet every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.
Me mahi tahi tātou - Together we can
Job Description
Regional Park Field Ranger
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Job Category: Agriculture, Nature & Animal
- Help create fantastic recreational spaces in Canterbury
- Work outdoors in the stunning Canterbury Region
- Permanent Full Time |Includes Rostered Weekend Days
As a regional council, we are responsible for managing natural resources including air, soil, water and land. We work in partnership with mana whenua Ngāi Tahu to protect the health of our environment to ensure a sustainable and prosperous future for our region.
The region’s evolving environmental and political context means we will continue to be agile and adaptive, as we respond to regulatory and environmental changes.
Our mahi (work) is organised around the delivery of our three core services:
- Environmental Regulation and Protection
- Community Preparedness and Response to Hazards
- Public Transport
As the Regional Park Field Ranger, you’ll enjoy being outdoors in the field, working with nature and in biodiversity restoration. This position provides involves Parks maintenance, delivering work programmes, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. This full time positions comprises of three days dedicated field ranger duties and two days committed to protecting and enhancing our natural environment.
You’ll also contribute to our fire response commitment by forming part of the Environment Canterbury Rural Fire Team as required.
Other Things This Role Does
- Park maintenance tasks
- Ensure the safety of the public within our parks
- Public engagement
- Parks patrolling and public events
For more information on this role, please refer to the job description at the bottom of the advert.
Mōu │ About You
You’ll have proven experience in fieldwork operations and confident working in practical, hands-on roles in an outdoor environment. You’ll be a champion for the enhancement and protection of the natural environment. Ideally, you’ll have knowledge of the greater Christchurch area—its rivers, parks, and natural landscapes—which would be an advantage, though not essential.
Mātau ā-Wheako | Experience
The Ideal Candidate To Complement Our Fantastic Team Will
- Have practical know-how and a “can do” attitude to get work done
- Have a high level of organisational skills and ability to work within timeframes
- Solve problems as they arise
- Display good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
- Current clean class 1 drivers licence – class 2 and 4 is desirable
- Grow Safe Basic or Standard preferred
- Plant/weed species identification skills are desirable
Our Mahi Is Underpinned By Our Values
- Kaitiakitanga (stewardship)
- Pononga (integrity)
- Manaakitanga (people first)
- Whanaungatanga (collaboration)
- Māiatanga (can do)
We're on a journey to become a treaty partner of excellence, including incorporating te ao Māori into our work. We offer supportive opportunities to develop capability in this area and encourage our people to use kaupapa Māori, mātauranga Māori, and te reo Māori in our daily work. We welcome you with an open heart & mind, wherever you are on your personal te ao Māori journey
Ko ētahi atu kōrero | Additional Information
For a confidential chat about this role, please contact Simon Woods, 027 228 2595
Applications close on Wednesday, 2 July. Applications will be reviewed as we receive them, and interviews may take place before the close date. We reserve the right to close advertising early.
Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks, and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role.
We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but don't meet every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.
Me mahi tahi tātou - Together we can
Job Description
Regional Park Field Ranger
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