Ranger

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Are you an active and passionate adventurous person?
• Do you like practical physical work in the outdoors?
• The salary range for this position is $58,816 to $66,578.
• Permanent full-time role based in our Thames office, Hauraki.

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

The role will be based in Thames. You will join the Heritage and Visitor team who takes great pride in managing and maintaining an extensive recreational asset base across the Hauraki District. The focus is visitor safety and providing quality experiences for all who explore our region.

As a Ranger, you will be focused on Kauri protection and track work including: 

• Maintenance of existing Kauri track mitigation work
• Maintenance on a variety of boot cleaning stations for Kauri protection
• Construction of new track mitigation upgrades for Kauri protection
• Small scale building and maintenance work eg: boardwalks, barriers etc
• Operating chainsaws, scrub-bars, backpack sprayers, power carriers, diggers and other minor earthwork machinery
• Checking and maintaining tracks, huts, stairways, campsites and ablution facilities
• Delivery of field work in the backcountry. Overnight work will be required

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

We are looking for a responsible and reliable team player, who is not afraid of hard work, if you have the following attributes, we are keen to hear from you:

• Knowledge and/or experience in track maintenance
• Experience in carpentry and facilities maintenance
• Experience and/or qualifications in working with chainsaws, scrub-bars, backpack sprayers, power carriers, diggers and other field-based equipment.
• A valid full driver's licence
• Ability to work and stay overnight at remote huts, campsites and tracks for several days at a time
• Have a practical background, ‘can do' attitude, and good physical fitness,

Even if you don't tick all the boxes but believe your skills and experience closely align, then we still encourage you to apply.

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

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 $58,816 to $66,578 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 11:59 pm on Monday 30 June 2025

Me he pātai anō | For further enquiries, contact Hugh Gordon, Supervisor, hgordon@doc.govt.nz

Taupānga | Job reference: DOC/18604152