What would you do as a Kaitiaki ranger?
Kaitiaki rangers
- usually work regular business hours but may work weekends and evenings
- usually work on Māori-owned land, in regional parks and offices and may travel locally and internationally
- may work in all weather conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be practical, safety conscious and identify and solve problems
Tasks
- plan and develop local environmental projects
- do research to gather data on ecosystems
- analyse and monitor environmental whenua Māori trends
- consult with environmental and cultural experts
- develop environmental plans, strategies and projects
- work to restore and protect natural resources
- operate vehicles, heavy machinery and technology
- develop and deliver educational climate change programmes
- teach others about land management and conservation
- give advice about land management and conservation
How can you become a Kaitiaki ranger?
You need experience to become a kaitiaki ranger and a qualification may be useful.
You need
- experience in engaging and working with iwi and Māori groups
- experience in te ao Māori and tikanga Māori
- experience in environmental sustainability management, research and data analysis
- a driver licence
- an understanding of te reo Māori
You may need
- to complete training courses in primary industry skills and Māori resource and environmental management
- a New Zealand Certificate in Primary Industry Operational Skills (Level 3)
- experience in similar work
- a First Aid Certificate
If you're in school
You usually need NCEA Level 2 to do the study or training for this job.
