Ranger Fishery

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Do you love the outdoors and have a passion for fishing?
• Join the Taupo Trout Fishery team to conduct monitoring and compliance, providing license holders with the best fishing experience.
• Permanent, full-time. Turangi location.

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.

He angitūtanga | About the role

Does working across some of the most beautiful landscapes in Aotearoa, including Lake Taupo, interest you? Are you keen on all things fishing?

The heart of your role as a Fishery Ranger will be focused on the sustainable management of a world class wild trout recreational fishery. Primarily based in the field, the successful applicant will be in the field for the bulk of their working day, deploying in small teams to conduct all the aspects of providing a quality fishing experience for licence holders. The role demands a large amount of public engagement and fishery compliance work, and the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate an ability to work in the field with a strong commitment to the department's health and safety culture.

The primary purpose of the role is to:

• Work alongside your team to carry out fishery field delivery, supporting day-to-day operational work plans, while also occasionally managing and monitoring other contractors.
• Undertake a range of work, such as vessel operations, angler advocacy, compliance and enforcement, monitoring and data collection, drift dive escapement counts, and Tongariro National Trout Centre (visitor asset management).
• Contribute to delivery of other programmes to assist with the sustainability of, and angler participation in, the Taupo Sports Fishery.
• Opportunity for regular outdoor work including refurbishment of angler track assets, with a strong emphasis on physical tasks using machinery such as scrub bars, and chainsaws.

In addition, other opportunities are available across the work of the wider department, including fire, biodiversity and visitor assets, so there will be plenty on offer to keep the role interesting and challenging.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

If you have the following skills and experience, we are keen to hear from you:

• Strong interest in fishing.
• Strong emotional intelligence, able to speak confidently and relate to people when completing surveys and conducting compliance interviews, compliance investigations.
• Someone who is dedicated with strong integrity who is courageous and willing to enforce the law.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with good report writing and literacy abilities.
• Good level of computer literacy (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Problem solving and analytical skills, with attention to detail accurately record data.
• Team-focused.
• Good level of physical fitness.
• Confidence in and around water.
• Available for weekend work and to work outside normal hours.
• Full New Zealand Driver Licence.

Desirable:

• Boat handling experience, or Boat Masters Certificate, or similar qualification.
• Experience using a wide range of machinery such as chainsaws and scrub bars.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | 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.

Tono ināianei | Apply now

Depending on the volume of applications received, we may close this advertisement early, please submit your application as soon as possible.

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 throughout the recruitment process, please do let us know.

The salary range for this position is $60,314 to $75,603 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 katinga | Applications close at 11:59pm on Thursday, 20 March 2025

Me he pātai anō | For further enquiries, please feel free to contact Aaron Sargent, Supervisor at asargent@doc.govt.nz or +64 27 547 4238

Taupānga | Job reference: DOC/1846447