Biodiversity Ranger: Protect & Restore Central Plateau

Department of Conservation (DOC); Tūrangi; On-site; NZD 66,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Conservation (DOC) in Tūrangi, New Zealand, seeks a Biodiversity Ranger to deliver biodiversity work across the Central Plateau, combining field activities with planning, reporting and administration. The role focuses on threatened species and pest management, building strong partnerships with iwi, volunteers and communities.

You will conduct field-based conservation tasks, coordinate projects, and contribute to district operations while staying flexible to changing priorities.

Qualifications

• Ability to plan, coordinate, and deliver biodiversity and conservation work for yourself and others.
• Knowledge of protecting native species, habitats, and ecosystems in the central North Island.
• Experience partnering with community conservation groups, iwi, hapū, volunteers to achieve biodiversity outcomes.
• Strong communication skills to build positive relationships and manage challenging situations.
• Passion for conservation and safeguarding NZ flora and fauna.
• Technology savvy; proficiency in MS Office suite, data management and reporting.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work remotely when required.
• Willingness to stay overnight and work in remote locations.
• Experience in field-based conservation work: pest control, monitoring, restoration, species management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver biodiversity work across the Central Plateau and surrounding districts.
• Support Threatened Species Management and Pest/Weed control efforts.
• Build strong relationships with contractors, volunteers, whānau, hapū, iwi and stakeholders.
• Contribute to district operations and support regional programmes and projects.

Skills

Planning & Coordination

Biodiversity protection

Community partnerships

Communication

Adaptability

Field work

Driver license

Physical fitness

Overnight stays

MS Office

Data management

Tools

MS Office

Data management & reporting

GIS / GPS

Job description

Department of Conservation (DOC) in Tūrangi, New Zealand, seeks a Biodiversity Ranger to deliver biodiversity work across the Central Plateau, combining field activities with planning, reporting and administration. The role focuses on threatened species and pest management, building strong partnerships with iwi, volunteers and communities.

You will conduct field-based conservation tasks, coordinate projects, and contribute to district operations while staying flexible to changing priorities.