Campground Ranger & Outdoor Visitor Experience

Department of Conservation; Masterton District; On-site; NZD 62,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Conservation in Masterton is seeking a Ranger for a 5-month fixed-term role to help maintain Wairarapa campgrounds and deliver high-quality visitor experiences. The position focuses on campground facilities, asset monitoring, and assisting with safety and conservation tasks.

You will work as part of a small team, including weekends and public holidays, ensuring facilities stay welcoming and well-presented in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role maintaining campground facilities.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and solve problems.
• Maintenance or groundskeeping experience is advantageous.
• Ability to work as part of a small team and solo when needed.
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather.
• Experience monitoring water supplies and septic systems is desirable.
• Commitment to health and safety.
• Basic computer skills and comfort with mobile devices.
• Hold a full New Zealand Driver Licence.
• Desirable: Four-wheel drive qualifications.
• Desirable: First Aid certificate and related certifications.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain campground facilities and amenity blocks.
• Engage with the public and ensure fee payment compliance.
• Maintain water supply infrastructure and assist asset upkeep.
• Undertake track and grounds maintenance.
• Operate tools and machinery such as scrub cutters and herbicide equipment.
• Assist with visitor safety and respond to emergencies as required.
• Support conservation outcomes through practical field-based work.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Maintenance / groundskeeping

Outdoor work fitness

Water & septic monitoring

Health & safety

Basic computer skills

NZ Driver Licence

Four-wheel drive

First Aid

Chainsaw cert

Job description

The Department of Conservation in Masterton is seeking a Ranger for a 5-month fixed-term role to help maintain Wairarapa campgrounds and deliver high-quality visitor experiences. The position focuses on campground facilities, asset monitoring, and assisting with safety and conservation tasks.

You will work as part of a small team, including weekends and public holidays, ensuring facilities stay welcoming and well-presented in all weather conditions.