Ranger: Biodiversity, Heritage & Visitor Experience

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

Job summary

Department of Conservation (DOC) in New Zealand seeks a Ranger Biodiversity, Heritage and Visitors based in Tūrangi to support conservation work across biodiversity, heritage and visitor management. The role blends field work with office tasks, contributing to threatened species protection, pest control, and maintenance of heritage sites and facilities.

Ideal candidates bring outdoor experience, NZ Driver Licence, strong health and safety practices, and excellent communication; willingness to

Qualifications

• NZ Driver Licence is required.
• Be physically fit and able to work outdoors.
• Experience in outdoor environments and field work.
• Proficient with MS Office; capable of data management and reporting.
• Excellent communication and ability to tailor messages to audiences.
• Strong health and safety focus; able to lead others’ safety.
• Experience with iwi, community partners, landowners or volunteers.
• Data collection, analysis and record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Threatened species management to protect flora and fauna.
• Tackling animal pests and controlling weeds.
• Heritage and recreational asset maintenance and preservation.

Skills

Outdoor fitness

Data analysis

Communication

Health & safety

Iwi engagement

GPS/GIS (desirable)

Tools

MS Office

Data management

Job description

Department of Conservation (DOC) in New Zealand seeks a Ranger Biodiversity, Heritage and Visitors based in Tūrangi to support conservation work across biodiversity, heritage and visitor management. The role blends field work with office tasks, contributing to threatened species protection, pest control, and maintenance of heritage sites and facilities.

Ideal candidates bring outdoor experience, NZ Driver Licence, strong health and safety practices, and excellent communication; willingness to