Conservation Ranger (Fixed Term) – Wetlands & Restoration

DOC; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 62,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

DOC is seeking a Ranger for a fixed-term/secondment role based at Sockburn/Mahaanui Office in Christchurch. The role supports three conservation projects protecting biodiversity, with duties including ecological weed control, pest control, eco-sourced planting and plant maintenance.

The team works across Te Waihora projects, requiring physical work in wetlands. Eligibility includes NZ work visa and a valid driver's license; salary ranges from $62,192 to $67,446 per year.

Qualifications

• Experience in varied methods of weed control, particularly for willow.
• Plant identification.
• Native restoration planting experience.
• Current, full driver license required.
• Ability to do repetitive physical work long-term.
• Desirable: Growsafe certificate, kayak training, wader training, scrub bar experience, 4WD training, First Aid certificate.

Responsibilities

• ecological weed control
• animal pest control
• eco-sourced planting
• plant maintenance

Skills

Weed control methods

Plant identification

Native restoration planting

Driver license

Physical stamina

Education

Growsafe certificate

Kayak training

Wader training

Scrub bar training

4WD training

First Aid certificate

Job description

DOC is seeking a Ranger for a fixed-term/secondment role based at Sockburn/Mahaanui Office in Christchurch. The role supports three conservation projects protecting biodiversity, with duties including ecological weed control, pest control, eco-sourced planting and plant maintenance.

The team works across Te Waihora projects, requiring physical work in wetlands. Eligibility includes NZ work visa and a valid driver's license; salary ranges from $62,192 to $67,446 per year.