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Ranger - Weeds (Fixed term)
Department of Conservation (DOC)
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rangitoto, New-Zealand
Location
rangitoto
Posted
June 19, 2026
Commute
Local Area
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Job Description
Overview
Ranger – Weed Management (Full‑time fixed‑term to June 2027, accommodation provided during shift). Live and work on islands within Tikapa Moana (Hauraki Gulf), including 4 months on Rangitoto-Motutapu, 4 months on Te Hauturu‑o‑Toi, and shorter stints on Tiritiri Matangi, Motuihe, Motuora, Kawau and smaller un‑manned islands near Motuora.
Responsibilities
- Participate in grid‑search priority areas for weeds across island locations.
- Perform weed control operations using manual and agricultural‑chemical techniques.
- Ensure accurate recording of all waypoints and track‑logs using GPS systems.
- Live on island during rostered periods and depart only on rostered days off, except for Hauturu.
Qualifications
- Practical experience in weed and pest management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, GIS applications, GPS, and field‑based communication devices.
- Ability to live in...