Biodiversity Ranger — Central Plateau Conservation

Marketplace; Tūrangi; Remote; NZD 66,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Conservation is seeking a Biodiversity Ranger to contribute to biodiversity work across the Central Plateau, combining fieldwork and office duties. You will help manage threatened species, tackle pests, and support broader district operations with contractors and volunteers.

This permanent, full-time role in Tūrangi offers engagement with iwi and whānau, driving conservation outcomes while developing planning, reporting, and administrative skills in a collaborative team setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to plan, coordinate, and deliver biodiversity and conservation work for yourself and others.
• Knowledge of, or strong interest in, protecting native species, habitats, and ecosystems in the central North Island.
• Experience working in partnership with community conservation groups, volunteers, iwi, whānau, and hapū to achieve shared biodiversity outcomes.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships and effectively manage challenging situations.
• Passion for conservation and a commitment to safeguarding New Zealand's unique flora and fauna.

Responsibilities

• Delivering a wide range of biodiversity work across the Central Plateau.
• Threatened Species Management - Protecting and nurturing our unique flora and fauna.
• Threat Management - Tackling animal pests, controlling weeds.
• Building strong working relationships with contractors, volunteers, whānau, hapū, iwi, community groups, and other stakeholders.

Skills

Team player

Planning and coordination

Communication skills

Adaptability

MS Office proficiency

Overnight stays

Tools

GPS

GIS

Data management

Job description

The Department of Conservation is seeking a Biodiversity Ranger to contribute to biodiversity work across the Central Plateau, combining fieldwork and office duties. You will help manage threatened species, tackle pests, and support broader district operations with contractors and volunteers.

This permanent, full-time role in Tūrangi offers engagement with iwi and whānau, driving conservation outcomes while developing planning, reporting, and administrative skills in a collaborative team setting.