Conservation Ranger: Biodiversity, Heritage & Visitors

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

Job summary

Department of Conservation in Tūrangi, New Zealand, invites applications for a Ranger Biodiversity, Heritage and Visitors. The role blends office work with field duties across biodiversity, heritage, and visitor management.

You will contribute to threatened species protection, pest control, and site preservation while engaging with iwi and local partners. Salary ranges and flexible arrangements apply, with a focus on safe, proactive conservation.

Qualifications

• Full NZ driver’s licence is required.
• Physically fit for field and outdoor work.
• Experience and competence in outdoor environments.
• Proficient with MS Office, data management and reporting.
• Can-do attitude and willingness to learn.
• Excellent spoken and written communication.
• Strong health and safety focus and leadership.
• Experience with iwi and community partners, landowners, and volunteers.
• Data collection, analysis and record-keeping skills.
• GIS and GPS experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage biodiversity projects including threatened species initiatives.
• Tackle pests and weeds to protect ecosystems.
• Maintain heritage sites and visitor facilities.
• Collaborate with iwi, landowners and volunteers.
• Collect and analyse field data and report results.

Skills

Full NZ Driver's Licence

Physically fit

Outdoor experience

MS Office & data reporting

Health & safety focus

Communication skills

Iwi/community partner experience

Data collection & analysis

Education

Tertiary qualification in a relevant field or equivalent experience

Tools

GIS

GPS

Job description

Department of Conservation in Tūrangi, New Zealand, invites applications for a Ranger Biodiversity, Heritage and Visitors. The role blends office work with field duties across biodiversity, heritage, and visitor management.

You will contribute to threatened species protection, pest control, and site preservation while engaging with iwi and local partners. Salary ranges and flexible arrangements apply, with a focus on safe, proactive conservation.