Biodiversity Ranger: Protect Threatened Species & Habitats

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

Job summary

The Department of Conservation is recruiting a Biodiversity Ranger based in Tūrangi to lead field and office biodiversity work across the Central Plateau. You will contribute to threatened species protection, pest control, and habitat restoration while coordinating with contractors, volunteers, and iwi partners.

The role requires planning, reporting, and travel to remote sites, with a strong emphasis on teamwork, adaptability, and commitment to NZ biodiversity.

Qualifications

• Ability to plan, coordinate and deliver biodiversity work for yourself and others.
• Knowledge of protecting native species, habitats and ecosystems in central North Island.
• Experience partnering with community groups, iwi, hapū to achieve biodiversity outcomes.
• Strong communication to build relationships and manage challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver biodiversity work across the Central Plateau.
• Threatened Species Management – protect flora and fauna.
• Threat Management – pests and weeds control.
• Build relationships with contractors, volunteers, whānau, hapū, iwi, and other stakeholders.
• Participate in wider district operations and support regional programmes.

Skills

Plan and coordinate biodiversity work

Knowledge of native species andHabitat

Communication and stakeholder mgmt

Ability to stay overnight/remote work

Education

Full New Zealand Driver Licence

Job description

The Department of Conservation is recruiting a Biodiversity Ranger based in Tūrangi to lead field and office biodiversity work across the Central Plateau. You will contribute to threatened species protection, pest control, and habitat restoration while coordinating with contractors, volunteers, and iwi partners.

The role requires planning, reporting, and travel to remote sites, with a strong emphasis on teamwork, adaptability, and commitment to NZ biodiversity.