Natural Areas Ranger – Hamilton City Council – Hamilton

Conservation Job Board; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Hamilton Council as a biodiversity warrior, contributing to ecological restoration and community engagement. This full-time role offers opportunities to work outdoors, engage with the community, and enhance natural environments without overnight stays.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Two Wellbeing days per year

Free health insurance

Free annual health checks and flu vaccination

Ability to purchase additional leave

Eye testing cost reimbursement

Discounts from local businesses

Qualifications

• Practical experience in a related field.
• Good physical fitness.
• Some understanding of indigenous ecosystems.
• Ability to follow instructions and collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Involvement in ecological restoration and site preparation.
• Planting and maintenance tasks.
• Pest plant control.

Skills

Passion for working outdoors

Practical experience in a related field

Good level of physical fitness

Understanding of indigenous ecosystems

Ability to follow instructions

Collaboration as a team player

Job description

Full-time position

Company Description

This role sits in the Council’s Community Group, which comprises of community focused services such as Hamilton Pool, Parks and Recreation, Hamilton City Libraries and the city’s three main visitor attractions.

This is an opportunity for you to join a team, making a big difference, contributing towards the conservation and community enjoyment of the natural environment in the Hamilton area.

Job Description

He angituutanga: The opportunity

We’re looking for a special kind of biodiversity warrior with the drive to help us achieve our conservation goals. If you think it could be you, let’s talk.

What does a day in this job look like?

You’ll be working with our Nursery and Natural Areas team, Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, and there are no overnight stays, so you get to go home to your friends and family each night.

• You’ll be involved in the delivery of works such as ecological restoration including site preparation.
• Planting and maintenance.
• Pest plant control.
• You’ll work in pairs or sometime in the wider team.

Qualifications

Oo puumanawa me oo wheako | Your skills and experience

• A passion for working outdoors in all weather and contributing to your community.
• Practical experience in a related field.
• Good level of physical fitness.
• Some understanding of indigenous ecosystems.
• The ability to follow instructions from others and collaborate effectively as a team player.

Additional Information

He aha te wariu o te utu kaimahi? | What’s the salary?

Starting at $28.95 per hour, dependent on skills and experience.

Ngaa waahi whakarato painga kei a maatou | What we offer

• Opportunities for professional development.
• Two Wellbeing days per year.
• Free health insurance through Unimed including hospital/surgery grade cover and discounted. membership rates for family members.
• Free annual health checks and flu vaccination.
• Ability to purchase additional annual leave.
• Eye testing/glasses cost reimbursement.
• Discounted purchases from local businesses; gym memberships, cafes, dentists, hairdressers and many more.

Me Tono Inaaianei! | Apply Now!

• View the Position Description
• Click apply
• Complete your application.

If you wish to include a cover letter with your application, please combine this in the same file as your resume and upload as a PDF file. Alternatively, you can use the ‘Write a message to the Hiring Team’ text box.

Applications close Thursday 10 July 2025.

Note: We will be shortlisting as we receive applications.

Council is committed to honouring the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi through its relationship with Kiingitanga, Waikato Tainui, mana whenua and maataa waka within Hamilton Kirikiriroa.

All candidates will be notified of the outcome on their application via email. Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks and a criminal check. This role is Safety Sensitive so a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol test will be required. View more information about these checks and our commitment to the Privacy act here by clicking here

It is important to us that we support you throughout our selection process (interview and assessments). If you have any access needs during this process, let us know in advance so we can make sure these are met.

As a council, we believe in creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and belongs. We value inclusiveness (Kotahitanga) – we respect and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that everyone brings.

This role is being sourced directly. If/where Hamilton City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our panel of selected agencies. Hamilton City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to unsolicited contact.