Summer Ranger H&V-1

Department of Conservation | Te Papa Atawhai; Greymouth; On-site; NZD 61,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Conservation (Te Papa Atawhai) is seeking a Ranger to support maintenance of visitor and heritage assets across Mawhera/Greymouth district. You’ll work as part of a supportive team, gaining practical experience across a range of hands-on tasks in outdoor settings.

Key duties include maintaining front-country and backcountry tracks, visitor sites, huts and bridges, and basic construction tasks while supporting biodiversity and wider teams.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and good communication skills.
• Enjoys working outdoors in a hands-on environment.
• Holds a full or restricted Class 1 Driver Licence.
• Good level of physical fitness.

Responsibilities

• Maintain front-country tracks and backcountry tracks.
• Maintain visitor sites such as campgrounds and recreational areas.
• Maintain huts, bridges, and other structures.
• Assist with basic construction and building work.
• Support biodiversity, community, and wider teams when required.

Skills

Positive attitude

Communication skills

Outdoor work experience

Teamwork

Driver Licence (Class 1)

Physical fitness

Job description

• Are you someone who is passionateaboutmaintainingHeritage and Visitor assets and providing quality visitor experiences?If yes, then this is the job for you!
• Salary range: $61,189 - $67,446
• Full time,fixed termrolesfrom November to end of May,based inourMawhera/Greymouthoffice

Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | TeOrangao te AoTūroa

Mōtetūranga| About the role

As a Ranger you will support the delivery of essential maintenance work across a range of visitor and heritage assets. Working as part of a supportive team,you'llgain practical experience across a variety of tasks.

In this role, you will:

• Maintain front-country tracksand backcountry tracks
• Maintain visitor sites such as campgrounds and recreational areas
• Maintain huts, bridges, and other structures
• Assistwith basic construction and building work
• Support biodiversity, community, and wider teams whenrequired

You'llbe working outdoors in a practical, physically active role, contributing to conservation outcomes as part of a positive and enthusiastic team across theMawhera/Greymouth district.

Ngāpūkengamengāwheako| Skills and experience

If you have the following attributes, we are keen to hear from you:

• Has a positive, can-do attitude andgood communicationskills
• Enjoys working outdoors in a hands-on environment
• Can work both independently and as part of a team
• Holds a full or restricted Class 1 Driver Licence
• Hasa good levelof physical fitness

Mōtetīma| About the team

TheMawhera/Greymouth Heritage and Visitor Team consist of10full timestaff,3of those being based in the Reefton field Centre, plus up to 3 fixed term staff during the summer season. The Paparoa H&V Team consists of 3full timestaff,3 Hut wardensand 2 track workersseasonally. The 2 teams work together on a variety of different work tasks.

We have a great positive work culture and often work across teams when there is priority work on. You will be joining a supportive team, who value their staff and invest in personal development and growth

He ahangāpāingamōu? |What'sin it for you?

DOC is committed to a culture where everyone canparticipate, thrive, and grow.We'redriven by our values and behaviours, and are working towards being an organisation that is diverse,equitable, and inclusive by default.

Salary:

$61,189 - $67,446depending on skills and experience.

Eligibility: You must hold a valid NZ work visa that covers the duration of employment.

Rāwhakakapi| Applications close

at 11:59 pm onTuesday 08 September 2026

Me hepātaianō,whakapāmai| For further enquiries

,pleasecontactSam Symonds on 027 543 0145 or [e-mail]