Conservation Ranger (Fixed Term) – Wetlands & Restoration

Te Papa Atawhai; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 62,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Papa Atawhai is seeking a Ranger for a fixed-term/secondment based in Christchurch (Sockburn/Mahaanui Office). The role supports three conservation projects aimed at protecting and enhancing Te Waiora/Lake Ellesmere biodiversity.

The job is physically demanding, often in untracked wetlands, and offers the opportunity to make landscape-scale conservation contributions. Responsibilities include weed and pest control, eco-sourced planting and ongoing plant maintenance.

Qualifications

• Experience in varied weed control methods, especially willow.
• Plant identification skills to support restoration.
• Native restoration planting experience.
• Current, valid full driver license.
• Ability to perform repetitive physical work long-term.

Responsibilities

• Ecological weed and animal pest control across project areas.
• Eco-sourced planting and ongoing plant maintenance.

Skills

Weed control

Plant identification

Native restoration planting

Driver license

Physical stamina

Job description

Te Papa Atawhai is seeking a Ranger for a fixed-term/secondment based in Christchurch (Sockburn/Mahaanui Office). The role supports three conservation projects aimed at protecting and enhancing Te Waiora/Lake Ellesmere biodiversity.

The job is physically demanding, often in untracked wetlands, and offers the opportunity to make landscape-scale conservation contributions. Responsibilities include weed and pest control, eco-sourced planting and ongoing plant maintenance.