Biosecurity Ranger | Kaitiāki Whakamātaki

Our city is changing and we need skilled people to help make that happen. Working for Porirua City is an opportunity for you to make a real difference in the community. You’ll be welcomed into a team that’s collaborative, values input and empowers you to make things happen. To top it off, the harbour and bush are at your doorstep; it’s the perfect place to work.

All about the job

This role will have you at the heart of protecting our natural treasures. Working throughout the city’s open spaces, parks and reserves and coastal landscape – the ideal job for someone looking to work outdoors and contribute to our commitment to the health of the harbour.

You will be responsible for:

• Carrying out ecosystem weed control across our most precious reserves. 
• Preparing, planting and maintaining revegetation areas and restoration sites
• Weed control by mechanical and chemical means and occasional animal pest control
• Providing friendly, positive and professional customer service excellence at all times
  

Note that this is a fixed term role until December 2027, covering another employees secondment.

All about you

It would be fabulous if you already hold a wheels & tracks driver license endorsement, have experience using field maps, GPS mapping systems and have some plant identification skills.

You’ll need to show us that you have:

• Experience in ecological weed control, including safe herbicide use.
• Growsafe certification and willingness to progress levels
• Training and/or relevant experience in best practice pest plant control
• A practical, hands-on approach and enjoy working outdoors in all weather and terrain.
• Plant ID skills and understanding of biodiversity and restoration
• A willingness to learn and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated experience to safely and efficiently operate small plant and machinery
• A level of fitness to meet the physical demands of the role.
• Good reliability and organisational skills, including the ability to maintain field records.
• The ability to work well in a small team and communicate clearly with colleagues and supervisors.
• A NZ Full drivers licence
• Willingness to use technology (e.g. phones, apps, GPS) to help record work and improve efficiency.

What you need to do now

Come and join our Parks team and be part of our welcoming and engaging environment. Please contact Tim Stevenson on 021 174 7476 for more information.

Porirua City Council is committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.  We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. If you have any support or access requirements during our recruitment process, please let us know when you apply, and we’ll do our best to get you sorted.

You will need to apply via our careers centre: www.poriruacity.govt.nz/careers.

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