Ranger: Biodiversity, Heritage & Visitors - Turangi

New Zealand Government; Tūrangi; On-site; NZD 66,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

DOC in Turangi is hiring a Ranger Biodiversity, Heritage and Visitors to support conservation across threatened species, pest management and heritage sites. The role blends field work with office-based data management, reports and stakeholder engagement.

Based in Turangi, the successful candidate will travel in the wider Taupo District, stay overnight when required, and contribute to health and safety leadership while building partnerships with iwi and community groups.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full New Zealand driver’s licence and be physically fit.
• Experience and competence in outdoor environments and field work.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work with iwi, community partners, landowners and volunteers.
• Data collection, analysis and record-keeping skills.
• Experience with data management and reporting using MS Office.
• Health and safety focus with leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Protecting and nurturing threatened species and biodiversity.
• Managing pests and controlling weeds to support conservation goals.
• Maintaining heritage sites and recreational assets for future generations.

Skills

Outdoor work experience

Driver's license

MS Office

Data management

Communication skills

Health and safety leadership

Iwi and community engagement

GIS/GPS familiarity

Willingness to stay overnight

Education

Tertiary qualification in a relevant field

Tools

MS Office suite

GIS

GPS

Job description

DOC in Turangi is hiring a Ranger Biodiversity, Heritage and Visitors to support conservation across threatened species, pest management and heritage sites. The role blends field work with office-based data management, reports and stakeholder engagement.

Based in Turangi, the successful candidate will travel in the wider Taupo District, stay overnight when required, and contribute to health and safety leadership while building partnerships with iwi and community groups.