Ranger & Project Lead, Heritage & Visitors

Department of Conservation (DOC); Te Anau; On-site; NZD 69,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Conservation (DOC) Te Anau-based role leads heritage and visitor project delivery across the Te Anau District. Reporting to the Principal Ranger, you will drive the Fit-for-Purpose programme, coordinate asset and infrastructure projects, and foster strong cross-team collaboration to deliver conservation outcomes.

You bring a background in conservation, environmental operations, asset management, or project delivery, with proven leadership, prioritising timelines, budgets, and

Qualifications

• Experience leading or coordinating projects from planning through to implementation and reporting.
• Background in conservation, environmental operations, asset management, or project delivery.
• Current full New Zealand driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of operational initiatives and infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and resources to achieve project outcomes.
• Provide leadership in the field and foster a positive team environment.
• Develop project plans, timelines, budgets, and risk assessments.
• Monitor progress and report on project milestones and performance.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues, and opportunities.
• Support continuous improvement and effective project delivery practices.

Skills

Project leadership

Conservation operations

Asset management

Project delivery

Cross-functional teamwork

Stakeholder management

Communication

Driver licence

Job description

The Department of Conservation (DOC) Te Anau-based role leads heritage and visitor project delivery across the Te Anau District. Reporting to the Principal Ranger, you will drive the Fit-for-Purpose programme, coordinate asset and infrastructure projects, and foster strong cross-team collaboration to deliver conservation outcomes.

You bring a background in conservation, environmental operations, asset management, or project delivery, with proven leadership, prioritising timelines, budgets, and