Erica Paterson
Maraetai,Auckland
Summary
Current Park Ranger with te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau, bringing over five years of practical experience in protecting and restoring indigenous biodiversity. I am seeking to transition into a professional scientist role. As a recent MSc graduate, my research focused on the spatial ecology of an invasive predator in a coastal ecosystem, and I provided best practice control advice to stakeholders.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Park Ranger
Auckland Council
Auckland, New Zealand
03.2019 - Current
- Coordinated and led ecological restoration projects.
- Managed contractors, volunteers, and student rangers.
- Managed relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Led community and corporate volunteer groups in completing park tasks.
- Led education programs with school groups.
- Worked independently during weekends and public holidays to cover multiple regional parks, monitoring for hazards, and helping visitors with inquiries.
- Health and Safety Representative for the ranger team, and Chair of Regional Parks Health and Safety Committee.
Student Park Ranger
Auckland Council
Auckland, New Zealand
11.2018 - 02.2019
- Worked in an open sanctuary with a diverse team of rangers and volunteers.
- Managed volunteer groups.
- Pest control - trap lines and monitoring lines.
- Wildlife monitoring.
Education
Master of Science - Conservation Biology
Massey University
Auckland03-2024
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
Massey University
Palmerston North, NZ11-2018
NCEA Level 3 -
Whanganui High School
01.2015
Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Customer service
- Research and monitoring
- Geographic information systems (GIS)
- Data analysis
- Team player
Certification
- Class 1 Full New Zealand Driver License
- New Zealand Firearms License
Community Involvement
Women’s Football - Member of BMAFC Women’s Conference Team
Training Certificates
- FTNZ Basic Chainsaw Operation Certificate (03/19)
- Certificate in Tree felling and clearing (10/22)
- 4 Wheel Drive Training Certificate (10/23)
- Advanced Driver Training Certificate (02/20)
- Outdoor First Aid Certificate (02/2022)
- Light Utility Vehicle (LUV) Training Certificate (11/21)
- Tractor Operations Certificate (02/20)
- Agrichemical Safety Training Certificate (Growsafe - 04/19)
- Health and Safety Representative Stage 1 and Stage 2 Courses (2024)
References
- Trent Taylor, Southern Principal Ranger, Auckland Council, +6421346920, Trent.Taylor@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
- Bronwen Lehmann, Senior Ranger Recreation & Education, Southern Regional Parks, +64272073218, Bronwen.lehmann@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Timeline
Park Ranger
Auckland Council
03.2019 - Current
Student Park Ranger
Auckland Council
11.2018 - 02.2019
Master of Science - Conservation Biology
Massey University
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
Massey University
NCEA Level 3 -
Whanganui High School
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