Job Opportunities in New Zealand
September 16, 2024
Auckland Council
Auckland City
Community Programme Ranger - 9 Months
- Lead ecological and conservation education and activation programmes
- Opportunity to work outdoors and connect people to nature
- Fixed Term opportunity to 30 June 2025
He angitūtanga: The opportunity
Sitting within Parks & Community Facilities Specialist Operations, and reporting to the Volunteering and Programmes Team Manager, this is a great secondment opportunity within the team who lead ecological and conservation education and activation programmes on Local Parks. Through place-based initiatives in community parks, the Programme Rangers catalyse, build capability and broker opportunities for community connection to nature.
The team is looking for someone who is passionate about protecting New Zealand’s natural environment and who loves working with volunteers, community groups, schools, and mana whenua.
You’ll be developing and delivering ecological and conservation education and activation programmes, engaging delivery contractors, promoting events, working closely with Community Park Rangers, and interacting with a wide range of age groups and cultures in the community.
He kōrero mōu: About you
Planning and scheduling will come naturally to you, and you will be highly organised and able to prioritise and juggle multiple tasks at once. You’ll have experience working with delivery contractors and suppliers, and managing programme contracts, finances and reporting.
With a real passion for the environment and connection to the outdoors, you’ll be comfortable in addressing and engaging large groups, bringing real enthusiasm and excitement, and be able to build relationships and engage with all cultures and generations.
You’ll have strong ecological knowledge, and bring with you experience in open space management, environment, education, recreation, or similar.
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
This is a fantastic chance to promote Auckland’s natural environment and run world class events and activations within our beautiful parks. There’s a great split of time spent both indoors and out, and you’ll be joining a truly supportive team.
If you’re interested and this sounds like you, please include a cover letter in your application expressing what you’re passionate about and what you would bring to this exciting role.
Please note, this is a fixed term opportunity until 30 June 2025.
You will be required to have a valid NZ driver's licence due to the nature of the position where you will be required to regularly travel.
Applications close Sunday, 29th September 2024
Applications will be assessed as they are received, so don't delay in applying
Auckland Council is committed to the protection and wellbeing of children. This role is classified as a Children's Worker role under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014. As such applicants will be required to undergo police vetting prior to commencing employment. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory police check.
Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.
We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available
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