Ranger Campground (Fixed Term)

CGR Services; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 61,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Conservation in Rotorua is seeking a Campground Ranger to oversee day‑to‑day campground operations, ensuring guests enjoy a safe, clean, and welcoming environment while delivering outstanding visitor experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role, including cleaning and maintaining campground, visitor, or recreational facilities.
• Strong customer service and communication skills with the ability to engage positively with visitors.
• Ability to work independently, use initiative, and solve problems effectively.
• Practical maintenance or groundskeeping experience is an advantage.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• A positive attitude and willingness to help others.
• Good level of physical fitness and ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Experience monitoring water supplies and septic systems (desirable).
• Basic computer skills and confidence using mobile devices.
• Growsafe, chainsaw, or other relevant operational certifications.
• Full New Zealand Driver Licence.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and improving campground facilities, amenities, and surrounding grounds to ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for visitors.
• Delivering exceptional visitor experiences through customer service, visitor engagement, and providing information about the campground and surrounding recreation opportunities.
• Monitoring campground operations, undertaking routine inspections, addressing issues as they arise, and supporting health and safety and environmental standards.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Independent work

Teamwork

Problem solving

Health and safety

Physical fitness

Basic computer skills

Growsafe

Chainsaw

Driver licence

Education

First Aid Certificate

Job description

About the role

Love the outdoors and meeting new people? Join us in creating memorable camping experiences for visitors.

• Salary range: $61,189 to $67,446 depending on skills and experience
• Fixed term, full-time position through to April 2027
• Based in Rotorua

Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao TūroaMō te tūranga.

We are looking for a motivated, customer-focused individual to help maintain and oversee our campground facilities while providing an exceptional experience for visitors from New Zealand and around the world.

As a Campground Ranger, you will be responsible for the day‑to‑day operation of the campground, ensuring guests enjoy a safe, clean, and welcoming environment. This is a hands‑on role that combines customer service, facility maintenance, and site monitoring. This unique role offers the opportunity to work in some of Rotorua's most stunning outdoor settings, where you'll help visitors connect with and enjoy New Zealand's natural environment while ensuring facilities are maintained to a high standard.

Responsibilities

The position will be focussed on:

• Maintaining and improving campground facilities, amenities, and surrounding grounds to ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for visitors.
• Delivering exceptional visitor experiences through customer service, visitor engagement, and providing information about the campground and surrounding recreation opportunities.
• Monitoring campground operations, undertaking routine inspections, addressing issues as they arise, and supporting health and safety and environmental standards.

Skills and experience

We're looking for someone who is practical, self‑motivated, and passionate about providing great visitor experiences in the outdoors.

• Experience in a similar role, including cleaning and maintaining campground, visitor, or recreational facilities.
• Strong customer service and communication skills with the ability to engage positively with a wide range of visitors.
• Ability to work independently, use initiative, and solve problems effectively.
• Practical maintenance or groundskeeping experience is an advantage.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• A positive attitude and willingness to help others.
• Good level of physical fitness and ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Experience monitoring water supplies and septic systems (desirable).
• A strong commitment to health and safety.
• Basic computer skills and confidence using mobile devices.
• Growsafe, chainsaw, or other relevant operational certifications.
• Full New Zealand Driver Licence.

Desirable

• Ability to operate both push and ride‑on mowers safely and effectively.
• Flexibility to work weekends, public holidays, and rostered shifts.
• Current First Aid Certificate.

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: $61,189 to $67,446, depending on skills and experience.

Eligibility: You must hold a valid NZ work visa that covers the duration of employment. Please note, we are not engaging with recruitment agencies for this role.

Applications close at 11 : 59 pm on Thursday 17th September 2026. This advert may close early, so please apply promptly.

For further enquiries, please contact Graham Southall, Principal Ranger at [e-mail].