Ranger (fixed term/secondment)

Department of Conservation (DOC); Geraldine; On-site; NZD 62,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Conservation (DOC) in Geraldine is seeking a Ranger to support maintenance across visitor and heritage assets, delivering quality experiences. You’ll work outdoors in a practical role, maintaining tracks, huts, bridges, and visitor sites while supporting biodiversity and wider teams.

This full-time fixed-term role ends May 2027, with a salary of $62,192–$67,446 depending on skills and experience. Apply to Chad Adams, Principal Ranger, for enquiries.

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

Good communication skills

Enjoys outdoors

Independent and team player

Class 1 Driver Licence

Education

GrowSafe certificate

First Aid certificate

Scrub bar experience

4WD experience and training

Job description

• Are you someone who is passionate aboutmaintainingHeritage 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 termrole ending May 2027based inour Geraldine office

Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | TeOrangao te AoTūroa

Mōtetūranga| 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.

In this role, you will:

• Maintain front-country tracksand backcountry tracks
• Maintain visitor sites such as campgrounds and recreational areas
• Maintain huts, bridges, and other structures
• Assistwith basic construction and building work
• Support biodiversity, community, and wider teams whenrequired

You’llbe working outdoors in a practical, physically active role, contributing to conservation outcomes as part of a positive and enthusiastic team across theGeraldine District.

Ngāpūkengamengāwheako| Skills and experience

If you have the following attributes, we are keen to hear from you:

• Has a positive, can-do attitude andgood communicationskills
• 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
• Hasa good levelof physical fitness

Desirable:

• Growsafecertificate
• Scrub bar experience
• 4WD experience and training
• First Aid certificate.

He ahangāpāingamōu? |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:

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

Eligibility:

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

Rāwhakakapi| Applications close

at 11:59 pm on Sunday 15 November 2026

Me hepātaianō,whakapāmai| For further enquiries

pleasecontactChad Adams – Principal Ranger at [e-mail].