Summer Ranger

Kaiteriteri; Kaiteriteri; Remote; NZD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiteriteri is seeking friendly, confident Rangers for the busy summer season in Kaiteriteri, New Zealand. The role focuses on keeping the campground and Reserve safe, welcoming, and enjoyable, with evening shifts from around 4:00 pm to 1:00 am and a minimum of 30 hours per week from mid-December 2026 to early February 2027.

You will work with an experienced Ranger team, respond to after-hours issues, help guests, and ensure rules are applied consistently and professionally.

Qualifications

• Friendly and approachable demeanor.
• Calm and level-headed in challenging situations.
• Reliable and able to work as part of a team.
• Willing to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist guests and visitors and respond to after-hours issues and call-outs.
• Maintain visible Ranger presence across the Reserve.
• Identify and report potential problems and ensure campground rules are applied fairly.
• Support after-hours emergency response arrangements and participate in team activities.
• Complete pre-employment drug and alcohol test as required.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Evening shifts

Job description

Mid-December 2026 – Early February 2027 - Minimum 30 hours per week

We’re looking for friendly, confident and practical people to join our Ranger team over the busy summer period.

You’ll be part of an experienced team of Rangers responsible for helping keep the campground and wider Reserve safe, welcoming and enjoyable during our busiest time of year.

Working primarily in the evenings, you’ll maintain a visible presence around the Reserve, assist guests and visitors, respond to after-hours issues and call-outs, identify and report potential problems, and help ensure campground and Reserve rules are applied consistently, fairly and professionally.

The role also supports KRR’s after-hours emergency response arrangements, so you’ll need to be calm, practical and confident dealing with a range of situations. Full training and support will be provided, and you’ll work alongside other Rangers throughout the busy summer period.

Hours and availability:

The position is fixed-term from mid-December 2026 through to early February 2027, with a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Shifts will generally start at around 4.00 pm and finish around 1.00 am, give or take depending on operational requirements.

You’ll need to be available to work weekends and public holidays, including throughout the busy Christmas and New Year period.

The evening hours mean you can still make the most of Kaiteretere and the wider Tasman region during the day.

About you:

We’re looking for someone who is:

Friendly, approachable and comfortable dealing with a wide range of people

Calm and level-headed when dealing with challenging situations

Reliable and able to work as part of a team

Practical, observant and willing to get involved

Comfortable working evenings, weekends and public holidays

Focused on providing a safe and enjoyable experience for guests and visitors

Previous Ranger experience isn’t required – full training will be provided.

The successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, which KRR will arrange.

If you enjoy working with people, can keep a cool head when things get busy, and like the idea of spending your summer in one of New Zealand’s best coastal locations, we’d love to hear from you.