Regional Park Field Ranger

Job Type: Permanent | Full Time

Location: Kainga (KNG)

Job Category: Environmental Services

• Help create fantastic recreational spaces in Canterbury
• Work outdoors in stunning locations
• Permanent Full Time | Includes Rostered Weekend Days

Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha │ About Environment Canterbury

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

Council plays an important role in responding to national legislation and policy changes – this mahi is part of our operating environment and is embedded in our everyday mahi. The current proposals from central government are significant, and Council is working through the opportunities and implications. However, our mahi must continue to deliver our three core services for our partners, communities and te taiao (environment).

Kōrero mō te Tūranga | About the Role

As a Regional Park Field Ranger, you’ll enjoy being outdoors working in the field. This position involves delivering work programmes, and provides the chance to gain real hands-on experience 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

As our Ranger function requires a continuous presence, the role includes weekend work comprising maintenance and patrol duties in Northern Pegasus Bay and in the Waimakariri and Ashley/Rakahuri Regional Parks.

For more information on this role, please refer to the job description at the bottom of the advert.

Mōu │ About You

You’ll have experience in and knowledge of fieldwork delivery, plus have practical experience “on tools” in field conditions. Local knowledge of the greater Christchurch area including its rivers, parks, and natural environment would be an advantage.

Mātau ā-Wheako | Experience

Ideally You Will Have

• Practical know-how and a “can do” attitude to get work done
• A high level of organisational skills
• The ability to work within timeframes and s olve problems as they arise
• Good communication skills
• A current clean class 1 drivers licence – class 2 and 4 is desirable
• The ability to work as part of a team

Ngā hua o te Mahi i te Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha |

Working at Environment Canterbury

Our Mahi Is Underpinned By Our Values

• Kaitiakitanga (stewardship)
• Pononga (integrity)
• Manaakitanga (people first)
• Whanaungatanga (collaboration)
• Māiatanga (can do)

We understand and embrace a diverse workforce; this diversity will enable us to better serve our people, our community, and our greatest taonga, the environment. We value everyone’s contribution, diverse thinking, and skills.

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 Karen Elliott on 027208114.

Apply directly by completing the online application form and submitting your CV and cover letter. Applications close on Sunday 13 September. 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