Ranger Campground (Fixed-Term) (Seasonal)

Department of Conservation (DOC); Renwick; On-site; NZD 61,000 - 67,000; Part time

Job summary

Two fixed-term, part-time campground roles are available at Marfells Beach and Rarangi Campgrounds in Marlborough. You will help maintain facilities, welcome visitors, manage bookings, and contribute to day-to-day operations with the Principal Ranger and team.

Applicants should have campground or facilities maintenance experience, strong customer service, and the ability to work independently. A current NZ driver’s licence and First Aid certificate are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role, including cleaning and maintaining campground, visitor, or recreational facilities.
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to engage positively with a wide range of visitors.
• Ability to work independently, use initiative, and solve problems effectively.
• Comfortable working in remote or isolated environments.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a small team.
• Experience monitoring water supplies and septic systems (desirable).
• A strong commitment to health and safety.
• Confidence using technology, or a willingness to learn booking and point-of-sale systems
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude and a good sense of humour.
• Full New Zealand driver's licence.
• Current First Aid Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Support the day‑to‑day operation of the campground, including opening, closing, and general site maintenance.
• Welcome visitors and provide friendly assistance with bookings, both online and in person.
• Clean and maintain campground amenities, including ablution blocks and shared visitor facilities.
• Identify, monitor, and report maintenance issues, hazards, and facility damage.
• Help ensure compliance with campground rules while delivering a positive and enjoyable visitor experience.
• Work closely with the Principal Ranger and wider Heritage and Visitor team to support campground operations and visitor services.

Skills

Customer service

Independent work

Problem solving

Remote environments

Team collaboration

Health and safety

First Aid

Driver's license

Tech savvy

Booking systems

Point-of-sale systems

Tools

Booking systems

Point-of-sale systems

Job description

• Work in a stunning coastal environment at Marfells Beach and Rarangi Campgrounds
• Play a key role in creating memorable experiences for visitors
• Salary: $61,189 - $67,466
• 2x fixed-term part-time opportunities December 2026 to April 2027

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

He angitūtanga | About the role

One position based at Marfells Beach and one based at Rarangi Campgrounds within the South Marlborough District. These are hands‑on roles where you'll help maintain campground facilities, provide excellent customer service to visitors, and contribute to the day‑to‑day operation of two stunning coastal campgrounds. You'll enjoy working outdoors, solving problems independently, and being part of a small team dedicated to creating safe and enjoyable visitor experiences.

• Support the day‑to‑day operation of the campground, including opening, closing, and general site maintenance.
• Welcome visitors and provide friendly assistance with bookings, both online and in person.
• Clean and maintain campground amenities, including ablution blocks and shared visitor facilities.
• Identify, monitor, and report maintenance issues, hazards, and facility damage.
• Help ensure compliance with campground rules while delivering a positive and enjoyable visitor experience.
• Work closely with the Principal Ranger and wider Heritage and Visitor team to support campground operations and visitor services.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

• Experience in a similar role, including cleaning and maintaining campground, visitor, or recreational facilities.
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to engage positively with a wide range of visitors.
• Ability to work independently, use initiative, and solve problems effectively.
• Comfortable working in remote or isolated environments.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a small team.
• Experience monitoring water supplies and septic systems (desirable).
• A strong commitment to health and safety.
• Confidence using technology, or a willingness to learn booking and point-of-sale systemsSelf‑motivated with a positive attitude and a good sense of humour.
• Full New Zealand driver's licence.
• Current First Aid Certificate.

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.

If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, let us know and we’ll try to accommodate.

Salary: $61,189to $67,446, 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 Sunday 20 September 2026.

Me he pātai anō, whakapā mai | For further enquiries,

contact Seasonal Jobs [e-mail]