WORKING IN NEW ZEALAND

Controls state or national parks, scenic areas, historic sites, nature reserves, recreation areas or conservation reserves in accordance with authorised policies and priorities.

SKILL LEVEL:

The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification.

TASKS INCLUDE:

• implements policies and organises activities in a designated park or area to conserve and protect natural or cultural heritage
• participates in management planning by providing environmental information and making inventories of plants, animals, and items of cultural or heritage significance
• informs visitors of park facilities and features, supervises public visits and may collect fees from visitors
• ensures parks, park facilities and equipment are maintained and cleaned
• plans, recommends and implements facility improvements
• patrols waterways, tracks and roads to observe and report on the condition of animals and plants
• coordinates search and rescue operations, draws up fire prevention plans and undertakes hazard reduction work and fire fighting
• enforces park regulations to protect parks, reserves and wildlife
• controls feral plants and animals
• may supervise and coordinate the work of technical officers and other workers
• may work with Aboriginal communities to identify and protect sites of special significance