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

Whakatāne, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 May, 26

Salary

75981.0

Posted On

20 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Recreational Asset Maintenance, Carpentry, Building, Facilities Maintenance, Power Equipment Use, Chainsaw Operation, Field Experience, Back Country Navigation, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Health And Safety Advocacy, Work Plan Monitoring, Stakeholder Relationship Building, Tikanga Maori Knowledge, Driving

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Do you enjoy being out and about in Te Taiao with the ability to do physical mahi? Make a real difference in the conservation outcomes in the Eastern North Island region! The salary ranges from $65,070 to $ $75,981 depending on skills and experience. Permanent, full-time role based in Whakatane. 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. Mō te tūranga | About the role An exciting opportunity has become available in our Heritage and Visitors team. We are looking for a dedicated and collaborative individual to join our team who feels inspired, day in day out and connected to our united purpose: Papatūānuku Thrives. You will join the Heritage and Visitors team who takes great pride in managing and maintaining an extensive recreational asset base across the rohe. The focus is visitor safety providing quality experiences for all amongst Te Taiao. The position will be focussed on: Planning, organising and completing scheduled work plans Maintaining our recreational assets which requires a high level of fitness and a know-how-can-do attitude Working well in a close-knit team but also be able to work alone in the field at times Being an innovative problem solver and solution finder Advocating, leading and promoting health, safety and wellbeing in everything you do. Click here for the Role Description Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience If you have some of following, we are keen to hear from you: Proven experience in recreational asset maintenance/management (trade or relevant qualification desirable). A genuine passion for conservation and the outdoors, with a strong connection to Te Taiao Proven experience in carpentry, building and facilities maintenance An eye for detail to ensure all our assets are constructed are maintained to a high standard Experience in the use of power equipment, specifically chainsaws Hands on practical field experience. Ability to work in back country environments and have a high level of fitness, and ability to navigate off track. Ability to build and maintain good working relationships. Ability to monitor the delivery of the assigned work plan and reporting progress of relevant issues. Committed and motivated to work without constant supervision. The ability to work in true partnership with others across DOC and external stakeholders including local whānau, hapū and iwi. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Tikanga Māori and Te Ao Māori is an advantage. Full New Zealand drivers’ licence. Mō te tīma | About the team The Whakatane team is a passionate team of permanent staff, with support from contractors and casual and fixed term staff. The team are experts in their fields of Biodiversity, Community and Heritage and Visitors but work closely together and there is often the opportunity to support each other depending on the priorities of the district. 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 $65,070 to $ $75,981 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. Due to high volumes, we are not engaging with recruitment agencies for this role. Rā whakakapi | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Friday 6th March 2026 Depending on the volume of applications received, we may close this advertisement early, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Me he pātai anō, whakapā mai | For further enquiries, please contact Hayley Barlow, Recruitment Advisor at hbarlow@doc.govt.nz Please note that we have replaced our previous recruitment system with Workday, you will need to create a new Candidate Home account when applying for new roles. The Department of Conservation is a great place to work for anyone who is passionate about nature and the environment. Our people are responsible for caring for our land, water and native species. Spread throughout the country, they ensure that nature can thrive. They perform a huge range of tasks in roles from technical specialists to support staff and frontline rangers. Read more about Our role: About us

Responsibilities

The position focuses on planning, organizing, and executing scheduled work plans for maintaining recreational assets, which requires a high level of fitness and practical skills. Responsibilities also include advocating for and promoting health, safety, and wellbeing in all tasks.