Ranger (Fixed Term/Secondment)

New Zealand Government; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 62,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

New Zealand Government – Department of Conservation (DOC) Geraldine in Canterbury is seeking a Ranger to support maintenance across visitor and heritage assets, delivering practical conservation outcomes. You will work outdoors in a hands-on role within a positive, enthusiastic team and contribute to high-quality visitor experiences.

You will maintain tracks, visitor sites, huts and bridges, assist with basic construction, and support biodiversity and community projects as required, based in

Qualifications

• Has a positive, can-do attitude and good communication skills.
• Enjoys working outdoors in a hands-on environment.
• Can work both independently and as part of a team.
• Holds a full or restricted Class 1 Driver Licence.
• Has a good level of physical fitness.

Responsibilities

• Maintain front-country tracks and backcountry tracks.
• Maintain visitor sites such as campgrounds and recreational areas.
• Maintain huts, bridges, and other structures.
• Assist with basic construction and building work.
• Support biodiversity, community, and wider teams when required.

Skills

Positive attitude

Communication skills

Outdoor work

Teamwork

Driver Licence

Physical fitness

Job description

Are you someone who is passionate about'maintaining'Heritage and Visitor assets and providing quality visitor experiences?'If yes, then this is the job for you!'

• Salary range : $62,192 - $67,446'


• Full time, fixed term'role ending May 2027'based in'our Geraldine office

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

About the role

As a Ranger you will support the delivery of essential maintenance work across a range of visitor and heritage assets. Working as part of a supportive team,'you'll'gain practical experience across a variety of tasks.'

• Maintain front-country tracks'and backcountry tracks


• Maintain visitor sites such as campgrounds and recreational areas'


• Maintain huts, bridges, and other structures'


• Assist'with basic construction and building work'


• Support biodiversity, community, and wider teams when'required'

You'll'be working outdoors in a practical, physically active role, contributing to conservation outcomes as part of a positive and enthusiastic team across the'Geraldine District.

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Skills and experience

• Has a positive, can-do attitude and'good communication'skills'


• Enjoys working outdoors in a hands-on environment'


• Can work both independently and as part of a team'


• Holds a full or restricted Class 1 Driver Licence'


• Has'a good level'of physical fitness'

Desirable

• Growsafe'certificate'


• Scrub bar experience'


• 4WD experience and training'


• First Aid certificate.'

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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.

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Applications close'at 11 : 59 pm on'Sunday 15 November 2026'

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For further enquiries,'please'contact'Chad Adams - Principal Ranger at [e-mail].

Salary : '$62,192 - $67,446'depending on skills and experience.

Eligibility : 'You must hold a valid NZ work visa that covers the duration of employment.'