Seasonal Backcountry Ranger

Marketplace; Karamea; Remote; NZD 62,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Conservation in Karamea seeks a Ranger for a fixed-term season to maintain backcountry and front-country tracks, huts and visitor facilities across key sites including Heaphy Track. The role offers diverse conservation tasks in remote environments and opportunities to contribute to heritage and visitor operations.

Ideal candidates will have a full drivers' license, track/grounds maintenance experience, Growsafe and First Aid certificates, and the ability to work both independently

Qualifications

• Full drivers' licence with trailer experience.
• Experience with track, hut, vegetation control or grounds maintenance preferred.
• NZQA quals for chainsaws, weed eaters, scrub bars and 4WD are advantageous.
• Strong health and safety focus and physical fitness for backcountry work.
• Able to work in remote locations, including multi-day trips.
• Growsafe certification and First Aid certificate are assets.

Responsibilities

• Maintain backcountry and front-country tracks and visitor infrastructure.
• Carry out hut, campsite and amenity maintenance and cleaning.
• Assist vegetation control and asset maintenance.
• Work in remote locations including overnight trips.
• Engage with visitors to provide safe, enjoyable experiences outdoors.

Skills

Driver's license

Trailer handling

Track maintenance

Backcountry experience

Grounds maintenance

Health and safety

Independent work

Team collaboration

Computer/databases experience

Motorcycle riding

Education

NZQA qualifications (use of chainsaws, weed eaters, scrub bars)

Growsafe certified

Current First Aid certificate

Tools

Chainsaw use

Weed eater

Scrub bars

4WD

Job description

Department of Conservation in Karamea seeks a Ranger for a fixed-term season to maintain backcountry and front-country tracks, huts and visitor facilities across key sites including Heaphy Track. The role offers diverse conservation tasks in remote environments and opportunities to contribute to heritage and visitor operations.

Ideal candidates will have a full drivers' license, track/grounds maintenance experience, Growsafe and First Aid certificates, and the ability to work both independently