Ranger Heritage and Visitors

Department-of-Conservation; Kaitaia; On-site; NZD 66,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Conservation (DOC) in Kaitaia invites you to join the Heritage and Visitors team as a field-based ranger, focused on maintaining campgrounds, tracks and historic sites while delivering high-quality visitor experiences.

You will work outdoors most days, lead safety briefings, manage maintenance tasks, and collaborate with mana whenua and volunteers. A current driver licence and a passion for outdoor conservation are essential.

Qualifications

• Hands-on practical skillset gained through trades such as carpentry, building, plumbing or maintenance.
• High level of physical fitness and experience working outdoors.
• Strong planning, organisational skills and safety mindset.
• Ability to lead teams and volunteers on field projects.

Responsibilities

• Maintain campgrounds to be safe, welcoming and visitor-ready.
• Carry out maintenance on historic sites and visitor infrastructure.
• Undertake track maintenance and vegetation clearance in front and backcountry.
• Lead daily team safety briefings and ensure everyone's safety.
• Build relationships with Treaty partners, mana whenua, stakeholders and visitors.
• Support planning, reporting and project delivery with some office work.
• Participate in emergency response activities when required.

Skills

Practical skills

Carpentry

Building

Plumbing

Infrastructure maintenance

Physical fitness

Planning & organisation

Digital tools

Tool & machinery operation

Leadership

Health & safety

Interpersonal skills

Outdoor passion

Driver licence

Tools

Chainsaws

Scrub bars

Weed eaters

Tractors

Mowers

Carpentry equipment

Job description

Put your practical skills to use in mahi that connects people with natureMake a real difference in the conservation outcomes in the Kaitaia region!The salary ranges from $65,590 - $76,589 depending on skills and experience.Permanent, full-time role based in KaitaiaMake the beautiful Far North your office and enjoy a challenging, rewarding career contributing to positive Conservation outcomes.Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao TūroaMō te tūranga | About the roleAn exciting opportunity has become available to join our Heritage and Visitors team based in Kaitaia. We are seeking a motivated and collaborative team member who is passionate about conservation, visitor experiences, and making a positive difference for people and nature.As part of a dedicated team, you will help manage and maintain an extensive network of recreational assets that enable people to safely experience and connect with some of Aotearoa New Zealand's most iconic natural places. From tracks and huts to visitor facilities and historic sites, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality visitor experiences while protecting the natural and cultural heritage that makes the Far North unique.In this role, you will be involved in:maintaining campgrounds to ensure they are safe, welcoming and ready for visitors, including rubbish collection and servicing wastewater systemscarrying out maintenance work on historic sites and other visitor infrastructureundertaking track maintenance and vegetation clearance in both front and backcountry environments using tools and machinery such as scrub bars and chainsawsleading team safety briefings and taking responsibility for your own safety and the safety of others every daymaintaining positive relationships with our Treaty partners, mana whenua, stakeholders and visitorsThis position is predominantly field-based, with most of your time spent working outdoors. You'll also complete office-based tasks to support planning, reporting and project delivery. There will be opportunities to work across teams and contribute to emergency response activities when required.Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experienceWe are looking for a confident communicator who can work well in a team environment as well as alone. If you have some of following, we are keen to hear from you:a hands-on practical skillset, ideally gained through carpentry, building, plumbing, infrastructure maintenance or similar tradesa high level of physical fitness and experience working in outdoor environmentsgood planning and organisational skillsa proactive approach and a 'No. 8 wire' mindset, with the ability to think creatively and find practical solutionsconfidence using digital tools, mobile applications and computer-based systemsexperience operating hand tools and machinery such as chainsaws, scrub bars, weed-eaters, tractors, mowers and carpentry equipmenta strong commitment to health, safety and wellbeingexcellent interpersonal and communication skillsa passion for the outdoors and an interest in developing a long-term career with DOCa full, current driver licencethe ability to lead teams and volunteers undertaking work for the DepartmentHe 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 nowApply 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.Please note, we are not engaging with recruitment agencies for this role.Rā whakakapi | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Sunday 18th October . This advert may close early, so please apply promptlyMe he pātai anō, whakapā mai | For further enquiries , please contact Leeza Young, Senior Recruitment Advisor, [e-mail]