Biodiversity Ranger: Lead Wildlife Response & Conservation

NZ Conservation Jobs; Warkworth; On-site; NZD 66,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Conservation in New Zealand is recruiting a Biodiversity Ranger for the Tamaki Makaurau Mainland team, based in Warkworth. You will protect Tāmaki Makaurau’s native species while engaging with communities and stakeholders in diverse outdoor environments.

You’ll lead wildlife incident responses, manage public inquiries, and contribute to education and advocacy efforts, with opportunities for field research and cross-team collaboration.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification related to conservation management, ecology, or natural sciences, or 2+ years’ equivalent practical experience.
• Familiarity with native wildlife and skills in how to handle them.
• A track record of excellent relationship management, especially with communities, volunteers, statutory bodies, iwi, hapū and whānau.
• Experience in a public-facing role or handling public enquiries, either in-person or remotely, such as in a customer-service or public advocacy capacity.
• Ability to communicate professionally and clearly with a range of audiences in-person and via phone and email.

Responsibilities

• Leading the response to wildlife incidents across the district.
• Handling public enquiries related to native wildlife.
• Carrying out public education, advocacy and light compliance work around local wildlife.
• Working with stakeholders including iwi, hapū and whānau.
• Facilitating research and record-keeping.
• Working on other biodiversity conservation projects throughout the region as required.

Skills

Wildlife handling

Relationship management

Public-facing experience

Professional communication

Outdoor independence

Office software

Education

Conservation management / ecology qualification or 2+ years practical experience

Tools

Word

Excel

MS Teams

Outlook

Job description

The Department of Conservation in New Zealand is recruiting a Biodiversity Ranger for the Tamaki Makaurau Mainland team, based in Warkworth. You will protect Tāmaki Makaurau’s native species while engaging with communities and stakeholders in diverse outdoor environments.

You’ll lead wildlife incident responses, manage public inquiries, and contribute to education and advocacy efforts, with opportunities for field research and cross-team collaboration.