- Fantastic opportunity to work and live in a National Park - Aoraki/ Mount Cook!
- Full time permanent role for an experienced solid waste services operator/ logistics coordinator
- Opportunity to work across a range of trades, and interesting projects with a great team
Toitū te marae a Tāne-Mahuta, toitū te marae a Tangaroa, toitū te tangata
If the land is well and the sea is well, the people will thrive
Te Papa Atawhai, Department of Conservation (DOC) serves to protect and sustain nature across Aotearoa. We put nature and people at the heart of our mahi, guided by te reo Māori, te ao Māori 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 angitūtanga | About the role
Are you looking to make use of your practical skills and experience in a stunning location? If yes, this could be the role for you.
We are looking for a solid waste services operator to join our team based in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park. The successful candidate will ideally be able to work across all trades.
The position will take a lead role in managing the solid waste services including:
- Waste collection, including recycling and food waste
- Processing and preparation of solid waste for transport
- Ensuring the Material Resource Facility (MRF) is kept to a high standard
- Complete waste management related purchasing and invoicing
- Learn village water and wastewater systems
- Undertake duty officer responsibilities for Local Body operations
- Supporting the maintenance of infrastructure, plant, roads, and footpath networks
- Participating in the road snow clearing programme as required
- Equipment maintenance & preventative maintenance checks
- Participating in rural fire training and response or other emergency responses to meet the department's obligations
This is a permanent, full-time role based in Aoraki Mount Cook. Accommodation is available to rent in the DOC village for the successful candidate.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
If you have the following skills and attributes, we are keen to hear from you:
- Full New Zealand drivers' licence - Class 2 (essential)
- Experience in heavy vehicle operations including Forklift, Wheels, Tracks, Roller endorsements
- Mechanical aptitude and willingness to work across all trades
- Knowledge and commitment to health and safety
- Ability to work with a high level of autonomy whilst able to work as part of a team
- You must have good computer literacy skills, written and oral communication skills
- Proven experience dealing with customers in a professional manner
- Willingness to work on rostered weekends
Desirable:
- Experience in maintaining small plant, equipment, and/or roads
- Familiar with water reticulation and pumping systems
- Rural fire experience and/or willingness to join
- Current First Aid certificate
Mō te tīma | About the team
As a Local Body team member living and working in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, you will be part of a small team who maintain infrastructure and provide services to the remote alpine village. These services include building maintenance, potable water, wastewater, roading and snow clearing, landscaping, rural fire, solid waste (rubbish), and flood protection.
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | 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 Māori 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 role
- Career development and training opportunities to help you realise your goals
- Study assistance in programmes that are relevant to your work
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and discounted medical insurance
- Great discounts on DOC accommodation and outdoor apparel and gear so you're ready for your next adventure
- Te Pukenga Atawhai - Cultural Capability Development Programme
Tono ināianei | 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 $60,314 to $75,603 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.
Rā katinga | Applications close on 11:59 pm on Wednesday, 10 April 2024
Me he pātai anō | Further enquiries contact Rob Stewart, Supervisor, on 027 214 2043
Taupānga| Job Reference DOC/1785449
