Ranger Search and Rescue

Unique opportunity to join a high-performing Search and Rescue team The salary range for this position is $65,590 to $76,589 Full time, permanent role, based in Aoraki/Mount Cook Flexible start datemay be consideredfor the right candidate. Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | TeOrangaoteAoTūroa The Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and restore nature across Aotearoa. When nature thrives, we all thrive. Heangitūtanga| About the role This role will function as a developingTeam Leader forourAoraki Mount Cook Alpine Rescue Team. The team functions during operations and trainings with one team leader for the task and two to four rescuers. The teamis responsible fordelivery of key functions: provision of search and rescue response work, training, and programme maintenance and development. The successful applicant willbe requiredto live in Aoraki/Mount Cook andparticipatein the seasonal standby and duty officer roster. This is a unique role and work environment which requiresa high levelof physical and mental fitness. An ongoing interest in developing industry best practices, mentoring of staff and alpinism are key qualities for the successful applicant. To ensure currency and competency in the alpine environment all staffare required tomeetminimumstandards in alpine climbing and skiing to satisfy the health and safety requirements of the AMCART program. Sole-occupancy DOC accommodation is available ifrequired. Ngāpūkengamengāwheako| Skills and experience Essential skills: Rock/ice climbing, mountaineering and alpine skiing competency to a high skill level withdemonstratedexperience and currency in both summer and winter disciplines Must be able to verify skills/experience with current climbing and skiing logbook to NZMGA standard Capable of climbing (minimum) a range of Aoraki/Mount Cook seriousness grade III Capable of climbing a range of rock grade 16 on traditional protection Expert alpine skier in steep, glaciated terrain New Zealand Certificate in Avalanche Risk Management (Level 5) OR recognized overseas equivalent (A3 Pro 1, CAA Operations 1 or similar) PHEC (Pre-Hospital Emergency Care) Medical qualification (or equivalent) Current full driving licencerequired Computer literate using Word,Exceland cloud-based computing products. Specialist skills and experience within one or more of the following areas: Search and rescue or emergency management Ability to produce a professional operational avalanche forecast Visitor information delivery and management Visitor hazard management systems Working at height or Industrial Rope Access. Desirable qualifications: Suitable guiding qualifications – NZMGA Hard Ice/Alpine Trekking/Ski Guide/Climbing Guide/IFMGA or recognized overseas equivalent Suitable instruction qualifications – NZOIA Bush 2/Alpine 2/Rock 2 A logbook suitable for application to the NZMGA Ski and Climbing Guide pathways Coordinated Incident Management System (CIMS) 2/4 qualifications New Zealand Certificate in Avalanche Risk Management (Level 6) OR recognized overseas equivalent (A3 Pro 2, CAA Operations 2 or similar) – or able to be completed in an agreed period Advanced first aid/medical qualification,egEMT (or equivalent) Advanced risk management/avalanche terrain mapping/emergency management skills or qualifications Mōtetīma| About the team He ahatemeanuioteao? He tāngata, he tāngata, he tāngata. What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, it is people, it is people. Our team lives and works in the presence of Aoraki, son of Raki – the sky father, andPokoharua-Te-Pō– the mother of storms. Aoraki/Mt Cook Village is a small community, in a privileged location in the heart of Aotearoa's outdoors. As a team, we often form strong friendships and spend much of our time together: socializing, recreating, and working. The team experiences its highs and lows together, treating quiet periods as times of opportunity. We support each other through hardship and celebrate each individual success as belonging to us all. We are a team of passionate and hardworking individuals, dedicated to making a difference through service to others. We strive for constant improvement, learn from our differences, and are focused on solutions not problems. We are grateful, so that we might learn to great. Ngāāhuatangakeiamātou|What’s in it for you? DOC places importance on developing a culture where everyone canparticipate, thrive, and grow.We’reworking towards being an organisation that is diverse,equitableand inclusive by default.You can learn more about what we offerhere. #J-18808-Ljbffr