Whangārei Field Ranger — Conservation (Fixed Term)

DOC; Whangarei, Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 62,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

DOC is seeking a Ranger (Fixed term) in Whangārei to join a dedicated operations team. The role focuses on field-based conservation activities, maintenance of visitor assets, and collaboration with volunteers, partners and contractors to deliver practical outcomes for nature and people.

Based in Whangārei, this full-time fixed-term position offers exposure to diverse environments and hands-on learning. A strong emphasis is placed on safety, problem solving, and working with communities and iwi

Qualifications

• Practical outdoor work experience and ability to operate in challenging environments.
• Experience in pest plant or pest animal control is desirable.
• Full NZ driver’s licence with manual transmission ability is essential.
• LUV experience, Growsafe certification or First Aid are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain facilities, tracks, and signage to be safe and accessible.
• Carry out track clearing and visitor asset maintenance.
• Contribute to conservation work programmes and field projects.
• Monitor, report, and plan project work with partners and stakeholders.
• Ensure health, safety and environmental requirements are followed.

Skills

Outdoor work

Problem solving

Carpentry

Construction

Building maintenance

Pest plant and pest animal control

Field-based work

GPS

ArcGIS Field Maps

First Aid

NZ driver’s licence (manual)

Education

Conservation/environmental management/ecology qualification

Tools

GPS

ArcGIS Field Maps

Chainsaw

Brush cutter

Job description

DOC is seeking a Ranger (Fixed term) in Whangārei to join a dedicated operations team. The role focuses on field-based conservation activities, maintenance of visitor assets, and collaboration with volunteers, partners and contractors to deliver practical outcomes for nature and people.

Based in Whangārei, this full-time fixed-term position offers exposure to diverse environments and hands-on learning. A strong emphasis is placed on safety, problem solving, and working with communities and iwi