Ranger Biodiversity Heritage and Visitors

Department of Conservation - Te Papa Atawhai; Tūrangi; Presencial; NZD 66 000 - 77 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Department of Conservation - Te Papa Atawhai in Tūrangi is seeking a Ranger Biodiversity, Heritage and Visitors to support conservation efforts across heritage, biodiversity and visitor management.

You will work on Threatened Species Management, pest control, and heritage/site maintenance, combining field outdoor work with office tasks, with a NZD salary range and a focus on health and safety. Applicants must have a valid NZ driver's licence and be prepared to work in remote locations.

Qualificações

• Full NZ Driver's Licence required.
• Experience outdoors and in field environments.
• Proficient in MS Office, data management and reporting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Health and safety leadership experience.
• Experience working with iwi and community partners.

Responsabilidades

• Threatened Species Management – Protecting flora and fauna.
• Threat Management – Pest control and weed control.
• Heritage and Recreational Asset Maintenance – Preserve sites and facilities.

Conhecimentos

Full NZ Driver's Licence

Physical fitness

Outdoors experience

MS Office

Data management

Data reporting

Can-do attitude

Strong communication

Health and safety leadership

Iwi/community engagement

Data collection/analysis

Formação académica

Tertiary qualification in a relevant field, or equivalent experience

Ferramentas

GIS

GPS

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Diverse role across biodiversity, heritage, and visitor management. Make a real difference protecting native species and ecosystems. Work in some of the most iconic landscapes in the Central Plateau. $65,590–$76,589 depending on skills and experience. Permanent full-time position based in Tūrangi.

Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Tūroa Mō te tūranga

About the role

As a Ranger Biodiversity, Heritage and Visitors, you’ll be at the heart of our conservation efforts in the wider Taupō District.

Based in Tūrangi, you’ll take on diverse projects that span heritage, visitors, and biodiversity functions.

Your focus will include:

• Threatened Species Management – Protecting and nurturing our unique flora and fauna.
• Threat Management – Tackling animal pests, controlling weeds
• Heritage and Recreational Asset Maintenance – Ensuring our treasured sites and facilities are preserved for future generations.

Ranger, Biodiversity, Heritage and Visitors

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

Blending office and outdoor work with plenty of field opportunities. If you’re passionate about the outdoors and thrive on variety, we want to hear from you!

Ideal candidates will have:

• A full New Zealand Drivers Licence
• Be physically fit
• Experience and competence in the outdoors
• Technology savvy; proficiency in MS Office suite, data management and reporting
• A can‑do attitude and desire to learn
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to tailor your approach to different audiences
• A strong health and safety focus and experience leading the health and safety of others
• Experience with working with iwi, community partners, landowners, and volunteers
• Data collection, data analysis and record‑keeping skills.

Desirable:

• Experience with technology such as GIS and GPS
• Experience in practical conservation field delivery work (e.g. threatened species, pest plants and animals
• Experience in building/construction, fencing, engineering or protecting heritage sites
• Backcountry experience and navigation
• Willingness to stay overnight, work in remote locations
• A tertiary qualification in a relevant field, or equivalent experience.

Even if you don’t tick all the boxes but believe your skills and experience closely align, then we still encourage you to submit an application.

He aha ngā pāinga mōu? | What’s in it for you?

DOC is committed to a culture where everyone can participate, thrive, and grow. We’re driven by our values and behaviours, and are working towards being an organisation that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive by default.

Salary: $65,590–$76,589 depending on skills and experience.

Eligibility: You must hold a valid NZ work visa that covers the duration of employment.

Rā whakakapi | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Wednesday 4 November 2026

Me he pātai anō, whakapā mai | For further enquiries, please contact Ian McNickle, Principal Ranger Biodiversity, Heritage and Visitor, [e-mail]

Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Tūroa The Department of Conservation, Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and restore nature across Aotearoa.

When nature thrives, we all thrive.

Ko tā Te Papa Atawhai he tiaki, he whakarauora anō hoki i te taiao puta noa i Aotearoa.

He oranga taiao, he oranga tangata.

Our people bring this vision to life.

Spread across Aotearoa, they care for our land, water, and native species.

From frontline rangers and technical experts to vital support teams - we have a diverse range of roles.

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