Urban Parks Ranger – Field (Residential Red Zone)
About the team | Ko te rōpū nei
Our Residential Red Zone team manages natural and developed open space in and around Ōtākaro-Avon River Corridor, Southshore, Brooklands and Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula. We manage approximately 800 hectares of land in the Residential Red Zone.
About the role | Ko te mahi nei
As a Ranger on our team you'll leverage your interests and experience in indigenous biodiversity and the natural environment to help maintain and enhance the values of the previously Red-Zoned properties. You will be delivering a wide range of maintenance, upkeep, and improvements to Christchurch City's Residential Red Zone Parks. Working in this space requires a passion for conservation and ecological restoration, a high level of fitness for outdoor work, and experience in controlling a wide range of animal and plant pests.
Knowledge in botany or horticulture is desirable. As is experience with farm maintenance such as using machinery and tools, installing irrigation, and maintaining fences is also desirable. You'll be confident in your ability to work in small teams, have a high regard for health and safety, communicate and take action where required. Being personable and approachable towards the wider community and willing to engage in community organised events is also important.
You’ll bring:
* A relevant Trade qualification or equivalent at Level 4 e.g. Landscape Construction, Conservation Operations, or equivalent experience
* GrowSafe certification and a current First Aid certificate
* At least 4 years’ experience in parks maintenance or landscaping
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Strong health and safety awareness
Desirable skills include knowledge of native plants, pest control, and biodiversity practices.
What's in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?
Want to be involved in shaping your City? Here at the Council we know our strength comes from our people, working together as one team to create results. When you join us, you're getting involved first hand, and contributing to crafting the Christchurch community. You will also benefit from:
* Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
* Flexible working arrangements - WFH, adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave.
* Collaboration - exposure to wider areas of the organisation
* Benefits - a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.
If this sounds like an interesting opportunity, you think you have what it takes and want to get involved in shaping our City then please apply today.
At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.
We understand that recruitment processes can be challenging. If you require any support or adjustments to help you put your best foot forward, please reach out to us at jobs@ccc.govt.nz
* Hours of work - Monday to Friday (with occasional weekend work) between 7am and 5pm
* Position - Full-time, Permanent
* Location - This position is primarily based at Pages Road Parks Depot, Bromley
* Salary - The salary band for this position goes from $67,635 to $75,150 per annum based on a 40 hour week. Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both, within the immediate team and in the broader organisation for the same or similar roles.
* Closing Date - 05/12/2025
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.
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