Ranger Heritage and Visitors

New Zealand Government; Wānaka; Vor Ort; NZD 66.000 - 77.000; Vollzeit

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Accommodation options

Zusammenfassung

New Zealand Government Joba in Wanaka is seeking a practical, organised ranger to own fieldwork and project coordination across tracks, huts and visitor facilities. You will lead maintenance programs and contract management, ensuring safety and high standards while engaging with iwi and communities.

The role offers permanent employment based in Wanaka with salary between 65,590 and 76,589 NZD, accommodation options may be available.

Qualifikationen

• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Experience coordinating contractors or maintenance programmes.
• Clear communication and ability to build working relationships.
• Willingness to work both in the field and in the office.

Aufgaben

• Coordinate maintenance and improvement work across tracks, huts, and visitor facilities.
• Lead the district signage programme from needs through design, procurement, production and installation.
• Scope projects and procure materials and services for the annual visitor asset work programme.
• Manage visitor facility servicing and maintenance contracts, including wastewater servicing.
• Coordinate field delivery and ensure safety, quality and service standards.
• Maintain project, contract and asset information in DOC systems and processing invoices.

Kenntnisse

Planning

Coordination

Communication

Relationship-building

Fieldwork

Jobbeschreibung

Take ownership of projects across tracks, huts, visitor facilities and recreation infrastructure.Enjoy a varied mix of project coordination, practical problem-solving and fieldwork in an exceptional part of Aotearoa.Permanent, full-time role based in Wanaka.Salary: $65,590-$76,589, depending on skills and experience.Accommodation options may be available - contact us to find out more.Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao TuroaMo te turanga | About the roleFrom a well-marked track to a welcoming hut, the details make a difference. Join our Heritage and Visitors team and help maintain and improve the places that connect people with the Wanaka District's heritage and visitor network.If you enjoy organising work, solving practical problems and seeing the results on the ground, this role offers plenty of variety. You'll coordinate visitor infrastructure projects and maintenance programmes, lead the district signage programme and manage essential service contracts that keep busy visitor sites running well.One day you could be on site with a contractor working through an infrastructure issue; the next, scoping a signage project, arranging materials or planning improvements to a track or visitor facility.Alongside the fieldwork, you'll keep procurement, invoices and programme records on track so work is delivered safely and to a high standard.Working with colleagues, contractors, iwi, concessionaires and community groups, you'll help turn plans into practical improvements that visitors can see and use.In this role, you'll:Coordinate maintenance and improvement work across tracks, huts, interpretation assets, visitor facilities and recreation infrastructure.Lead the district signage programme, from identifying needs through design, procurement, production and installation.Scope projects, procure materials and services, and support delivery of the annual visitor asset work programme.Manage essential visitor facility servicing and maintenance contracts, including wastewater servicing, and monitor contractor performance.Coordinate field delivery and check that work meets agreed safety, quality and service standards.Support tenure review outcomes, easement access works, track marking and associated visitor infrastructure.Maintain accurate project, contract and asset information in DOC systems, including procurement records and invoice processing.Build productive relationships with iwi, contractors, concessionaires, community organisations and other DOC teams.Click here for the Role DescriptionNga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experienceWe're looking for a practical, organised ranger who combines strong coordination skills with clear communication and a collaborative approach.You'll bring demonstrated experience building productive working relationship, taking ownership of work programmes and working constructively across a wider team to deliver shared priorities.We'd particularly like to hear from you if you bring:Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to balance several projects and priorities.Experience coordinating contractors, service providers, maintenance programmes or infrastructure work.A practical approach to solving problems and following work through to completion.Clear communication and the ability to build effective working relationships.Confidence using computer systems, mobile applications and databases, and a willingness to learn new tools.Experience with procurement, contractor administration or invoice processing.A willingness to work both in the field and in the office.A full New Zealand driver's licence is required.It would be an advantage, but is not essential, to have experience with recreation infrastructure, signage, DOC systems, conservation land access arrangements or contractors working in remote environments.Advanced chainsaw or hazardous tree work experience, first aid, and emergency response, incident or fire management qualifications are also useful.He aha nga painga mou? | 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.Tonoa inaianei | Apply nowApply online with your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and motivation and which location you would prefer.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.Ra whakakapi | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Wednesday 21 October 2026Me he patai ano, whakapa mai | For further enquiries, contact Ben Lawrence - [e-mail] [phone]