Ranger Project Lead - Community Conservation & Partnerships

Public Service; Hokitika; On-site; NZD 69,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Conservation (DOC) in Hokitika invites applications for a Ranger Project Lead, Community. This full-time role leads statutory processes on public conservation land and strengthens community partnerships, based in Hokitika.

You will engage with iwi, concessionaires, authorities and local groups to advance conservation outcomes, mentor colleagues, and represent DOC in cross-agency initiatives. Salary ranges from $69,429 to $88,181 NZD depending on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Strong background in statutory processes, resource management, concessions and compliance monitoring.
• Strong relationship management and negotiation skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in community engagement, consultation, or event planning.
• Ability to interpret and communicate technical information clearly.
• Understanding of Te Tiriti partnership and engagement with tangata whenua.
• A current full New Zealand driver licence.
• Drone pilot experience, 4WD certification and mining operations knowledge would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead statutory management activities on public conservation land, assessing applications.
• Represent DOC in planning processes and build community awareness.
• Undertake site inspections to monitor compliance with approvals and conditions.
• Engage with Treaty partners, concessionaires, local authorities, and communities.
• Collaborate with district teams to deliver integrated conservation outcomes.

Skills

Statutory processes

Resource management

Concessions

Compliance monitoring

Relationship management

Negotiation

Community engagement

Report writing

Te Tiriti partnership

Driver licence

Drone piloting

4WD certification

Mining knowledge

Job description

Department of Conservation (DOC) in Hokitika invites applications for a Ranger Project Lead, Community. This full-time role leads statutory processes on public conservation land and strengthens community partnerships, based in Hokitika.

You will engage with iwi, concessionaires, authorities and local groups to advance conservation outcomes, mentor colleagues, and represent DOC in cross-agency initiatives. Salary ranges from $69,429 to $88,181 NZD depending on skills and experience.