Ranger – Marine Visitor Experience (Paid Parking Pilot)

New Zealand Government; Auckland; On-site; NZD 61,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Conservation (DOC) in New Zealand is seeking a Ranger Summer - Marine (Visitor Experience Pilot) to engage visitors at Goat Island Marine Reserve, support the paid parking pilot, and promote marine protection. Based at Cape Rodney - Okakari Point, you will interact with the public, provide information on rules, and help uphold conservation outcomes while working with other Rangers.

This full-time fixed-term role requires outdoor work in varied weather, a NZ driver's licence,

Qualifications

• Ability to work outdoors in a range of weather conditions.
• Comfortable working independently and in small teams.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with confidence engaging the public.
• Ability to manage challenging situations and maintain positive relationships.
• Positive, approachable attitude.
• Passion for marine conservation, including marine protected areas and species.
• Competence with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook).
• Availability to work all weekends and public holidays in the employment term.
• Current First Aid certificate.
• Full New Zealand driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage vehicle parking during peak periods
• Monitor parking over spill onto Goat Island Road, and parking behaviour
• Proactively interact with visitors and provide information on the requirements for paid parking, and report back to the paid parking project team on issues and observations
• Complete visual inspections of paid parking hardware such as; solar and battery equipment, camera equipment, signage and payment kiosks and troubleshoot any issues that may arise
• Download traffic data weekly from the site and report to DOC insights team
• Provide visitor information regarding the Marine Reserve, including rules and regulations
• Engage with the public about marine protection, including marine protected areas, and species
• Report compliance issues and elevate to Warranted Officer where necessary
• Assist Rangers with the maintenance of the facilities, advocacy and public engagement
• Carry out other duties as required to support conservation outcomes

Skills

Outdoors work

Public engagement

Interpersonal comms

Public safety awareness

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Department of Conservation (DOC) in New Zealand is seeking a Ranger Summer - Marine (Visitor Experience Pilot) to engage visitors at Goat Island Marine Reserve, support the paid parking pilot, and promote marine protection. Based at Cape Rodney - Okakari Point, you will interact with the public, provide information on rules, and help uphold conservation outcomes while working with other Rangers.

This full-time fixed-term role requires outdoor work in varied weather, a NZ driver's licence,