Conservation Facilities Ranger — Mount Cook National Park

Department of Conservation; Canterbury; Presencial; NZD 62.000 - 67.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Shared accommodation

Stunning location in national park

Resumo da vaga

Department of Conservation in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park is seeking a Facilities Ranger to manage visitor facilities and parking at White Horse Hill, ensuring a positive visitor experience and compliance.

You will maintain campground and carpark infrastructure, engage with visitors, report on parking patterns, and support track and facility maintenance projects in a remote alpine setting. The role runs December–May 2027 with shared accommodation options.

Qualificações

• Strong customer service skills and ability to engage with a wide range of visitors.
• Clear and effective communication, and the ability to work with diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Calm, approachable manner with sound judgement in compliance and emergency situations.
• Current First Aid certificate and a Full New Zealand driver’s licence.
• Willingness to operate independently and as part of a team, in a remote park setting.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with campground, carpark, and visitor facilities maintenance.
• Manage vehicle parking at White Horse Hill during peak periods to optimise space usage.
• Monitor parking behaviour and report issues including overflow onto adjacent roads.
• Engage with visitors, provide information on park rules and paid parking requirements.
• Inspect and maintain parking infrastructure (solar, batteries, cameras, kiosks, signage).
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and liaise with hardware providers as required.
• Download and report traffic data to DOC insights teams.
• Provide visitor information across front-country tracks and key visitor sites.
• Educate visitors on bylaws and elevate compliance when needed.
• Carry out campground fee compliance checks and concessionaire compliance checks.
• Support track and facility maintenance projects within the National Park.

Conhecimentos

Customer service

Communication

Diversity awareness

Compliance

Maintenance basics

Tech literacy

Teamwork

First Aid

Driver's licence

Independent worker

Ferramentas

MS Office

Booking systems

Reporting systems

Descrição da vaga

Department of Conservation in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park is seeking a Facilities Ranger to manage visitor facilities and parking at White Horse Hill, ensuring a positive visitor experience and compliance.

You will maintain campground and carpark infrastructure, engage with visitors, report on parking patterns, and support track and facility maintenance projects in a remote alpine setting. The role runs December–May 2027 with shared accommodation options.