Ranger Biodiversity Heritage and Visitors at Department of Conservation | Te Papa Atawhai

Vincent Community, Otago, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Aug, 26

Salary

76589.0

Posted On

21 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Threatened Species Management, Pest and Weed Control, Contractor Coordination, Visitor Amenity Maintenance, Heritage Site Protection, Data Management, MS Office, Health and Safety Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, GIS, GPS, Backcountry Navigation, Fencing, Construction, Communication, Project Delivery

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Do you want to align your passion for conservation with your mahi? Step into a vital role that combines strategic office work with field conservation efforts. Salary: $65,590 - $76,589 Permanent, full-time role-based in Alexandra. Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Tūroa Mō te tūranga | About the role As a Ranger Biodiversity, Heritage and Visitors, you’ll support conservation outcomes across the Central Otago District. Based in Alexandra, you’ll contribute to a varied work programme spanning biodiversity, heritage, and visitor assets. Central Otago covers a large geographic area stretching from the Haast Pass in the west to Middlemarch in the east, Lindis Pass in the north to the Nevis Valley in the south. This diverse landscape creates a broad and dynamic work programme, offering opportunities to develop a well-rounded skill set across multiple work areas. In this role, you’ll be involved in both the planning and delivery of conservation work, with increasing responsibility for coordinating work programmes and supporting procurement activities. Your focus will include: Threatened species management – protecting our unique flora and fauna Threat management – delivering weed and pest control and maintaining fencing Covenant monitoring Work planning, procurement and contractor coordination – supporting the scoping, organisation and delivery of work programmes and contracts Visitor amenity maintenance – ensuring sites are safe, functional, and provide a positive visitor experience Tracks, huts and cycle trails – maintaining and improving recreational assets Heritage and visitor asset maintenance – protecting and maintaining sites of cultural and historic significance This is a varied, hands-on role working as part of a team to deliver conservation outcomes across a large and diverse landscape. Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience If you’re passionate about the outdoors and thrive on variety, we want to hear from you! Ideal candidates will have: A full New Zealand Drivers Licence Be physically fit Experience and competence in the outdoors Technology confident, with proficiency in the MS Office suite, data management and reporting, and the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems, apps and tools Organised and proactive, with the ability to support coordination of work programmes, contractors and project delivery Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to tailor your approach to different audiences A strong health and safety focus and experience leading the health and safety of others Experience with working with iwi, community partners, landowners, and volunteers Data collection, data analysis and record-keeping skills. Desirable: Experience with technology such as GIS and GPS Experience in practical conservation field delivery work (e.g. threatened species, pest plants and animals Experience in building/construction, fencing, engineering or protecting heritage sites Backcountry experience and navigation A tertiary qualification in a relevant field, or equivalent experience. Click here for the Role Description He aha ngā pāinga mōu? | What’s in it for you? DOC places importance on developing a culture where everyone can participate, thrive, and grow. We’re working towards being an organisation that is diverse, equitable and inclusive by default. You can learn more about what we offer here. Tonoa inaiānei | Apply now Apply online with a CV and cover letter that highlights your relevant skills, experience and motivation for joining Te Papa Atawhai. Please note, due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to accept direct or emailed applications and provide feedback to those not shortlisted. If you require any accommodations or adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. The salary range for this position is $65,590 - $76,589 with the starting salary of the successful applicant being based on their relevant skills and experience. Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory – this includes holding a valid work visa that covers the whole period of employment. Rā whakakapi | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Friday 5 June 2026 Me he pātai anō, whakapā mai | For further enquiries, please contact Phil Tisch, Principal Ranger at ptisch@doc.govt.nz Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Tūroa The Department of Conservation, Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and restore nature across Aotearoa. When nature thrives, we all thrive. Ko tā Te Papa Atawhai he tiaki, he whakarauora anō hoki i te taiao puta noa i Aotearoa. He oranga taiao, he oranga tangata. Our people bring this vision to life. Spread across Aotearoa, they care for our land, water, and native species. From frontline rangers and technical experts to vital support teams - we have a diverse range of roles. Read more about DOC

Responsibilities

Support conservation outcomes in the Central Otago District through biodiversity, heritage, and visitor asset management. Responsibilities include planning and delivering threatened species protection, pest control, and the maintenance of tracks, huts, and cultural sites.