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• Are you passionate about conservation and looking after our   huts,   tracks   and heritage assets in North Canterbury? • S alary Range: $61,189 - $67,446 • Fixed term/secondment role ending June 202 7 , role based in   Arthur’s Pass National Park Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te   Oranga   o te Ao   Tūroa Mō   te   tūranga   | About the role We have   an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join   our close -knit   team based out of the   North Canterbury Office   in   Rangiora. This   is a crucial role providing visitors   a great experience   across North Canterbury ,   based in Arthur’s Pass this position will focus   on the visitor assets within Arthur’s Pass National Park   and surrounds including State   H ighway   73   campground and amenity areas   from Kura   Tāwhiti   to   Otira . You   will join   a   team who take   great pride   in managing and   maintaining   this extensive recreational asset base for both recreational users and domestic and international tourists. The primary focus is on visitor safety and providing quality experiences for all who explore the region. Core components of this role include: • Delivering back country track and hut maintenance work.  This can regularly involve up to five-day back country trips dependant on the season • Delivering front country track and structures work • Using small machinery, chainsaw and scrub cutting equipment • Management and maintenance of conservation campsites, picnic and car park areas,   toilets   and water supplies • Visitor risk management • This role is   primarily field-based but will include office- based duties such as data entry, information   management   and use of Microsoft Office as a key part of the role. Click here for the Role Description Ngā   pūkenga   me   ngā   wheako   | Skills and experience If you have the following skills or attributes, we would love to hear from you: • A love of the outdoors and a strong practical approach to problems • A high level   of fitness and sound experience/or practical knowledge of working   in the backcountry • Practical knowledge in general infrastructure maintenance, including basic carpentry   and plumbing • Computer and technologically savvy • Confident interacting with people from all   walks of life • A genuine interest in the Departments management of Aotearoa's natural and cultural heritage, and an enthusiasm for engaging others in conservation • A full NZ driver licence (class 1 and 2 desirable) • Works co-operatively and collaboratively as a member of a team to   accomplish   goals and resolve problems Desired: • Experience with small p l ant machinery (chainsaws and scrub-cutters) • Building and construction skills • Current First Aid Certificate • Cultural competency and/or experience with working with mana whenua including an understanding of Tikanga Māori and Te Ao Māori He aha   ngā   pāinga   mōu ? |   What’s   in it for you? DOC is committed to a culture where everyone can   participate , thrive, and grow.   We’re   driven by our   values and behaviours,   and are working towards being an organisation that is diverse,   equitable , and inclusive by default. Tonoa   inaiānei   | Apply now Apply online with your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and motivation.   We’re   unable to accept emailed applications or provide feedback to   applicants   not shortlisted . If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, let us know and   we’ll   try to   accommodate . The salary range for this position is   $61,189 - $67,446   with the starting salary of the successful applicant   being based   on their relevant skills and experience. Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory – this includes holding a valid work visa that covers the whole period of employment. Rā   whakakapi   | Applications close   at 11:59 pm   on   Thursday 13 th   August Me he   pātai   anō ,   whakapā   mai   | For further enquiries , please contact   Kirsty Milne at   [email protected]