Kauri Coast Area Opportunities (x3) - Dept Conservation - Dargaville

VRN: 61/504 - Ranger Biodiversity Assets, Band C, (PSA/DOC CA)
VRN: 61/510 - Ranger Biodiversity Threats, Band C, (PSA/DOC CA)
VRN: 61/518 - Ranger Biodiversity Threats, Band A, (PSA/DOC CA)

The Department of Conservation is seeking to employ 3 enthusiastic and experienced people to join our Biodiversity team at the Kauri Coast Area Office in Dargaville.

Duties will include contributing to the planning and delivery of our Biodiversity Threats and Species Programmes through:
* Assisting in all animal and plant pest control operations within the Area
* Undertaking tasks for flora and fauna threatened species programmes
* Co-ordinating the preparation, planting and maintenance of restoration sites
* Monitor the delivery of the assigned work plan, report progress and issues to the Programme Manager
* Supervising employees, volunteers, contractors when required to achieve quality outputs
* The position also involves spending time in the field so physical fitness and a love of the outdoors is an advantage
* An ability to work efficiently and effectively within a team environment
* Have excellent public relations skills, as communicating with our communities, contractors and Iwi, is an integral part of this position
* Carry out compliance and law enforcement work as required.

You must be committed to achieving quality standards using best practice, have excellent planning, organisational skills. It is desirable that applicants are proficient in computer use, though training in DOC systems will be provided.

For further information please contact Craig Morley or Meirene Hardy-Birch, telephone 09 439 3450.

For an application pack, contact Murray Atkins, muatkins@doc.govt.nz ,  alternatively you can call the Kauri Coast Area Office, telephone 09 439 3450, quoting appropriate vacancy number.

Applications close in the Kauri Coast Area Office at Noon on Monday, 6 October 2008