Ranger Fishery

DOC; Tūrangi; On-site; NZD 66,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

DOC in Tūrangi is seeking a Ranger, Fishery to protect the Taupō Fishery and enhance angler experiences. This role blends fieldwork, compliance, recreation asset maintenance and visitor engagement across outdoor environments.

The position requires strong health and safety focus, practical field skills, and a NZ Driver Licence; experience in fisheries or environmental operations is preferred. Based in Tūrangi with a 65k–76k salary.

Qualifications

• Full NZ Driver Licence required.
• Proficiency in MS Office, data management and reporting.
• Experience in fisheries, conservation, environmental field operations, or related outdoor field-based role.
• Strong health and safety focus; ability to lead Health & Safety of others.

Responsibilities

• Fisheries monitoring, surveys, and data collection.
• Compliance and law enforcement activities.
• Maintenance of angler access tracks and recreation assets.
• Support operations at Tongariro National Trout Centre.
• Engage with anglers, iwi, landowners and local communities.

Skills

NZ Driver Licence

MS Office

Data management

Safety leadership

Verbal & written communication

Field operations

Remote area operations

Angler engagement

Education

First Aid Certificate

Experience in fisheries/conservation

Tools

Power tools/hand tools

Data collection equipment

Job description

## Ranger FisheryApply: Tūrangi: Full time: Posted Today: JR102826* Work in and help protect the iconic Taupō | Tūrangi Fishery.* Enjoy a varied role combining fieldwork, conservation, compliance, and visitor engagement.* Spend your days outdoors in some of New Zealand's most spectacular environments.* $65,590–$76,589 depending on skills and experience.* Permanent full-time position based in Tūrangi. **Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Tūroa****Mō te tūranga | About the role**As a Ranger, Fishery, you'll help protect and enhance the world-renowned Taupō Fishery while supporting great experiences for anglers and visitors. This is a hands-on outdoor role combining fisheries fieldwork, compliance activities, recreation asset maintenance, and visitor engagement.Your focus will include:* Fisheries monitoring, surveys, and data collection.* Compliance and law enforcement activities.* Maintenance of angler access tracks and recreation assets.* Supporting operations at the Tongariro National Trout Centre.* Building positive relationships with anglers, iwi, landowners, and local communities.* Working safely in remote locations and responding to emergencies when required. **Click here for Role Description****Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience**Blending office and outdoor work with plenty of field opportunities. If you’re passionate about the outdoors and thrive on variety, we want to hear from you! We're looking for someone who is practical, motivated, and passionate about conservation and outdoor field work. To be successful in this role, you'll bring:* A full New Zealand Drivers Licence* Technology savvy; proficiency in MS Office suite, data management and reporting* A can-do attitude and desire to learn* Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to tailor your approach to different audiences* A strong health and safety focus and experience leading the health and safety of others* Experience in fisheries, conservation, environmental field operations, compliance, or a related outdoor field-based role.* Knowledge of fishery management principles and an understanding of recreational fishing and angler needs.* Practical field skills and confidence working in remote environments, both independently and as part of a team.* Experience operating and maintaining field equipment, including data collection and monitoring tools.* Experience using power tools, hand tools, and undertaking general track or recreation asset maintenance.* Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with anglers, community groups, landowners, iwi, and colleagues.* The ability to manage competing priorities, solve problems, and consistently deliver high-quality work.* A commitment to health, safety, and environmental best practice.* A current Full New Zealand Driver Licence.* A current First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain one. **Desirable:*** Experience in compliance or law enforcement activities.* Qualifications or experience operating chainsaws, quad bikes, boats, electrofishing equipment, diving equipment, or applying herbicides.* Knowledge of the Taupō | Tūrangi Fishery or freshwater fisheries management.* Confidence using basic te reo Māori and tikanga Māori in the workplace.Even if you don’t tick all the boxes but believe your skills and experience closely align, then we still encourage you to submit an application.**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. Want to know more? **Tonoa inaiānei | Apply now**Apply online with your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and motivation. We’re unable to accept emailed applications or provide feedback to applicants not shortlisted. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, let us know and we’ll try to accommodate. **Salary:** $65,590–$76,589 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 Wednesday 14 October 2026**Me he pātai anō, whakapā mai | For further enquiries**, please contact Mark Venman, Principal Ranger Fisheries, [e-mail]