Park Ranger

Park Ranger

Permanent full-time

Do you have a passion for the outdoors, conservation and recreation? Are you a hands-on, can-do type of person? If you are looking for a new challenge then we have the role for you!

Our Parks and Recreation team are looking for a Park Ranger to work in Invercargill's fantastic parks and reserves. If you are looking for an opportunity where you will not only contribute to the improvement of our region's ecology but also make a real-life difference to the community, then apply today.

We are looking for a person who is biodiversity savvy, and who can work as part of our team to inspect and maintain facilities and tracks, prevent and minimise damage to the environment including pest control, provide visitors with information and assistance during regular patrols, deal with day-to-day queries and see to the general tidiness of our parks and reserves. While interacting with the public your tact and patience will be invaluable. Educating and engaging the public is another exciting aspect of this role that will utilise your excellent communication skills.

Experience and a recognised formal qualification in Parks/Recreation or similar would be an advantage. We also require you to have a full NZ driver's licence. You'll be physically fit with a great work ethic and sound commitment to "getting the job done".

This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week, and because our parks are open every day of the week, you must be willing to work a roster that includes regularly working weekends and may include public holidays.

At Invercargill City Council we pride ourselves on our values - positivity, respect, responsibility and above and beyond. Finding the right fit for our team is really important to us and we work hard to provide an environment reflective of these values.

The Invercargill City Council is committed to the wellbeing and protection of children, the elderly and vulnerable adults. As a component of this role involves interaction with one or more of the above groups, as part of the assessment of candidates, we will require Police Vetting as per the Children's Act 2014 and a Pre-employment Alcohol and Drug Screening test to ensure we are providing a safe environment for our customers and members of the public.

For more information please see the full job description online or contact the Invercargill City Council on 03 211 1777.

With the current border and quarantine restrictions in place, successful applicants must be legally entitled to live and work in New Zealand. While all applications will be reviewed, first priority will be given to those applicants who are currently residing in New Zealand.

Applications Close: 07 Nov 2021