Ranger x 2 (Fixed Term) at Department of Conservation | Te Papa Atawhai

Reefton, West Coast, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Mar, 26

Salary

66911.0

Posted On

05 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication, Teamwork, Practical Skills, Facilities Maintenance, Physical Fitness, Backcountry Experience, Planning, Organizational Skills, Tech Savvy, Health and Safety Focus, First Aid, Carpentry, Building, Plumbing

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Align your mahi with your passion for conservation Help maintain our Heritage and Visitors sites that connect people with nature 2x full time, fixed-term roles (6 months & 12 months) based in Reefton 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 You’ll contribute to the mahi surrounding infrastructure for Heritage and Visitor Assets, working as part of a supportive team. Your key responsibilities will vary depending on the role and will include: Maintaining both front country and back country tracks and sites. Maintaining our campground and amenity areas. Carrying out construction and building work when required. Assisting other district operational teams when needed (Biodiversity and Community) plus the wider District H&V team. For the 12-month role, there is an additional focus on maintaining back-country tracks, huts, bridges, and other structures. This will involve staying overnight for multiple days in remote and rugged terrain. If you prefer one of the fixed-term durations (6 months or 12 months), please clearly state this in your cover letter. Click here for the Role Description Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience We are looking for a confident communicator who can work well in a team environment as well as alone. If you have the following attributes, we are keen to hear from you: a valid Driver's licence hands on practical skills ideally with experience in facilities maintenance a high level of physical fitness and experience in the backcountry, particularly in remote and rugged terrain good planning and organisational skills tech savvy skills and experience using App’s and computer-based systems a strong health and safety focus. Desirable: a current First Aid certificate carpentry, building, or plumbing experience. Mō te tīma | About the team The Greymouth and Reefton Heritage and Visitor Team consist of 10 full time staff, 3 of those being based in the Reefton field Centre. 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 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 $60,703 to $66,911 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 Thursday, 18 December. 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 Sam Symonds, Principal Ranger, at ssymonds@doc.govt.nz or +64 27 543 0145 Interviews: We expect interviews to take place during the week commencing 12 January 2026. 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

You will contribute to the maintenance of infrastructure for Heritage and Visitor Assets, including tracks and campground areas. The role may involve construction work and assisting other operational teams as needed.