Ranger: Biodiversity, Heritage & Visitor Experience

Te Papa Atawhai; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 66,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Papa Atawhai in New Zealand seeks a Ranger Biodiversity, Heritage and Visitors based in Tūrangi. The role blends office work with field duties across biodiversity, heritage and visitor management to support conservation outcomes.

Focus areas include threatened species management, pest control, and maintenance of heritage sites and visitor facilities, with a strong emphasis on health and safety and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Adequate outdoors experience and field capabilities.
• Experience in data management and reporting.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Health and safety focus with leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Threatened species management and protection of flora and fauna.
• Pest control and weed management activities.
• Heritage site and recreational asset maintenance.

Skills

Full NZ Driver's Licence

Physical fitness

Outdoor experience

MS Office proficiency & data reporting

Communication skills

Health and safety leadership

Stakeholder engagement with iwi & land

Data collection & analysis

Education

Tertiary qualification in a relevant field

Tools

GIS

GPS

Job description

Te Papa Atawhai in New Zealand seeks a Ranger Biodiversity, Heritage and Visitors based in Tūrangi. The role blends office work with field duties across biodiversity, heritage and visitor management to support conservation outcomes.

Focus areas include threatened species management, pest control, and maintenance of heritage sites and visitor facilities, with a strong emphasis on health and safety and stakeholder engagement.