Ranger, Visitor Experience (Marine Reserve Pilot)

Department of Conservation; Warkworth; On-site; NZD 61,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Conservation in New Zealand's Goat Island Marine Reserve seeks a Ranger Summer – Marine (Visitor Experience Pilot) for a fixed-term, on-site role at Cape Rodney - Okakari Point. You will engage visitors, support the paid parking pilot, and promote marine protected areas while assisting Rangers and DOC staff.

The position requires outdoor work, strong communication, and a passion for conservation. Weekend and public holiday availability is essential.

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.
• 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 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

Outdoor work

Public engagement

Interpersonal communication

Weekend availability

First Aid certificate

NZ driver’s licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Department of Conservation in New Zealand's Goat Island Marine Reserve seeks a Ranger Summer – Marine (Visitor Experience Pilot) for a fixed-term, on-site role at Cape Rodney - Okakari Point. You will engage visitors, support the paid parking pilot, and promote marine protected areas while assisting Rangers and DOC staff.

The position requires outdoor work, strong communication, and a passion for conservation. Weekend and public holiday availability is essential.