Ranger (Fixed Term/ Secondment)

Te Papa Atawhai; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 62,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Papa Atawhai is seeking a Ranger for a fixed-term/secondment based in Christchurch (Sockburn/Mahaanui Office). The role supports three conservation projects aimed at protecting and enhancing Te Waiora/Lake Ellesmere biodiversity.

The job is physically demanding, often in untracked wetlands, and offers the opportunity to make landscape-scale conservation contributions. Responsibilities include weed and pest control, eco-sourced planting and ongoing plant maintenance.

Qualifications

• Experience in varied weed control methods, especially willow.
• Plant identification skills to support restoration.
• Native restoration planting experience.
• Current, valid full driver license.
• Ability to perform repetitive physical work long-term.

Responsibilities

• Ecological weed and animal pest control across project areas.
• Eco-sourced planting and ongoing plant maintenance.

Skills

Weed control

Plant identification

Native restoration planting

Driver license

Physical stamina

Job description

Ranger (Fixed term/ Secondment)

Company : Te Papa Atawhai Job Type : Full Time New Zealand

Job Description - Ranger (Fixed term/ Secondment)

• Exciting opportunity to use your experience and knowledge tobenefitconservation outcomes.

• Salary range: $62,192 - $67,446

• Full time, fixed termor secondmentuntil June 2027,
• BasedatSockburn/MahaanuiOffice, Christchurch.

Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | TeOrangaoteAoTūroa

Mōtetūranga| About the role

This is an opportunity to join a team who work across three projects –TeWaihoraWeed Strikeforce,KahuriaTeWaihora, and theTārerekautukuWetland Project.

Each project has independent funding whichwe'vecombined to createfull timework. The aim of all three projects is to protect and enhance the indigenous biodiversity of TeWaihora/Lake Ellesmere.

The tasks are physically demanding and are often situated in un-tracked wetlands where environmental conditions can be harsh. Although physically demanding, the work can be incredibly rewarding as we continue to make a positive change at a landscape scale on the margins of TeWaihora.

This role will be focussed on:

• ecological weed control
• animal pest control
• eco-sourced planting
• plant maintenance.

Ngāpūkengamengāwheako| Skills and experience

If you have some of following, we are keen to hear from you:

• experience in varied methods of weed control, particularly for willow
• plant identification
• native restoration planting experience
• current, full driver licenserequired
• ability to do repetitive physical work long-term.

Desirable:

• Growsafecertificate
• kayak training
• wader training
• scrub bar experience
• 4WD experience and training
• First Aid certificate.

Mōtetīma| About the team

The team in theMahaanuiDistrict delivers the broad range of conservation work from the Rakaia River in the south to the Conway River (just south of Kaikoura) in the north.

This includes the Christchurch and Banks Peninsula area. There are also a range of terrestrial biodiversity values, threats, conservationareasand recreation opportunities that require protection and maintenance.

TheDistrictmanages an offshore island with high biodiversity values, has a base in Akaroa, a native plant nursery atMotukararaand a visitor centre in the city centre.

He ahangāpāingamōu? |What’sin it for you?

DOC is committed to a culture where everyone canparticipate, thrive, and grow.We’redriven 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 andwe’lltry to accommodate.

Salary:$62,192 - $67,446depending 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 onSunday 15 November 2026,Thisadvert may close early, so please apply promptly

Me hepātaianō,whakapāmai| For further enquiries

please contactGary BoydSupervisor at [e-mail]