Ranger, SAR Summer Mountaineer and Visitor Assets Job at Department of Conservation, Canterbury, Rest of Canterbury
- Location:
- Canterbury
- Rest of Canterbury
- Classification:
- Government & Defence
- Other
Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park is a great place to live and work if you are a climber and skier. Some of New Zealand’s best mountain landscape is on our doorstep, steep alpine terrain; awesome glaciers and big ski runs are all features of the area.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, well organised and appropriately experienced person(s) to work as a team member within the Visitor Assets, Search and Rescue (SAR) and Emergency Services programmes.
Participating in alpine rescue operations and training, you will require a robust alpine climbing background with a depth of experience to operate in the mountains year round. Managing risk, personal and team safety, as well as the ability to maintain a cool head in an emergency, are all key attributes required of the successful candidate.
Preferably you will have experience in maintaining huts and tracks, which is a key component of the job, as is a flexible attitude to work hours and extended periods in the backcountry.
As the candidate will be required to participate in other functions within the Department, they will ideally live in Aoraki/Mt Cook Village.
For further information please contact Dave Winterburn, telephone 03 435 1174.
The number for the Application – Role Description is DOCDM-468558.
For an application pack contact Cindy Smith at crsmith@doc.govt.nz or the Aoraki Area Office, telephone 03 435 1819, quoting Vacancy 82/2T/15
Applications close in the Aoraki Area Office Noon Monday 22 August 2011.
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