Ranger Biodiversity Threats (Hunter) - Dept Conservation

Taranaki Area is seeking an enthusiastic and suitably experienced person with a background in animal pest control to join the Biodiversity team. Famous for its mountain, Taranaki contains significant areas of conservation value which range from two Marine Reserves, Egmont National Park to large areas of inland Taranaki.

Based in Midhurst, 30 minutes drive from New Plymouth, this position is focused on goat hunting, utilising your goat specific dog/s and assisting with post operational monitoring.

The successful applicant will be physically fit and committed to following best practice. You will also be capable of working as part of a team or individually. Due to the arduous nature of the job, the successful applicant will be required to complete pre-employment medical screening prior to any appointment being confirmed.

Applicants are asked to familiarise themselves fully with the competencies detailed in the role description. Applications must include a completed PER1 form and a full CV with evidence of the required competencies.

For further information please contact Nathan Jones, telephone (06) 759 0350

For an application pack, contact Natalie Malin, nmalin@doc.govt.nz ,  or the Taranaki Area Office, telephone (06) 759 0350 quoting Vacancy 72/460

Applications close in the Taranaki Area Office at Noon on Monday 26 January 2009.