Do you enjoy being out and about in Te Taiao with the ability to do physical mahi?Does taking care of recreational opportunities for the wider public to enjoy appeal to you?Four weeks + three days annual leave per year, flexible working optionsPermanent full-time vacancy, Whakatane based. Toitu te marae a Tane-Mahuta, toitu te marae a Tangaroa, toitu te tangata If the land is well and the sea is well, the people will thriveThe Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai serves to protect and sustain nature across Aotearoa. We put nature and people at the heart of our mahi, guided by te reo Maori, te ao Maori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We do this by: protecting land, species, ecosystems, and cultural heritage for conservation purposes managing threats and adverse impacts being a voice for conservation connecting people to nature. He angitutanga | About the roleAn exciting opportunity has become available in our Heritage and Visitors team. We are looking for a dedicated and collaborative individual to join our team who feels inspired, day in day out and connected to our united purpose: Papatuanuku Thrives.You will join the Heritage and Visitors team who takes great pride in managing and maintaining an extensive recreational asset base across the rohe. The focus is visitor safety providing quality experiences for all amongst Te Taiao. Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experienceIf you have the following attributes, we are keen to hear from you: Proven experience in recreational asset maintenance/management (trade or relevant qualification desirable).Hands on practical field experience.Ability to work in back country environments.Full New Zealand Driver Licence.Ability to build and maintain good working relationships.Ability to monitor the delivery of the assigned work plan and reporting progress of relevant issues.Committed and motivated to work without constant supervision. Nga ahuatanga kei a matou | What's in it for you?Te Papa Atawhai is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that represents the communities we serve, creating an inclusive workplace culture, supporting the relationship between Maori and the Crown, and lifting our cultural capability. We encourage our people to bring their authentic self and unique perspectives to work, in pursuit of our collective aspirations. Our commitment to well-being and professional development includes: flexible working opportunities suited to your rolecareer development, secondment and training opportunities to help you realise your goalsgreat discounts on DOC accommodation and outdoor apparel and gear so you're ready for your next adventure. Tono inaianei | Apply now Apply online via the DOC Careers Centre with a CV and cover letter that highlights your relevant skills experience and motivation for joining Te Papa Atawhai. The salary range for this position is $54,314 to $69,401 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. Ra katinga | Applications close at 5 pm on Monday, 5 June 2023Me he patai ano | For further enquiries, contact Will Newbold on.Taupanga | Job Reference: 400/04341