Ranger

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Are you passionate about managing and maintaining recreational and heritage assets in Whangārei
• If you have a practical skillset or trade background and a passion for the outdoors, this is your opportunity to start a career in conservation!
• Salary ranges from $58,816 - $66,578 depending on skills and experience
• Permanent, full-time role based in Whangarei.

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

As our next Ranger, you will be part of a team which takes great pride in managing and maintaining recreational and heritage assets in Whangārei.  Your day-to-day work will be field based but include some office work to support the field work and team. You may also be required to support the biodiversity and community teams with their mahi.

The position will be focussed on:

• Maintaining our recreational and heritage assets which requires a high level of fitness and a know-how-can-do attitude
• Working well with the close-knit team but also able to work independently
• Participating in team safety briefings and taking responsibility for your safety and the safety of your team mates every day.
• Supporting other teams when needed.

This is a permanent, full time, Monday to Friday role based in Whangarei.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

You will be someone with a high level of fitness who loves working outdoors and have an appreciation of heritage assets with an interest in developing in this area.

If you have some of following, we are keen to hear from you:

• Practical, hands-on skills working with scrubbars, chainsaws, carpentry and/or building environments
• Field work experience, recreational asset maintenance is advantageous
• Computer literate with the ability to learn new systems, processes, and technology
• Strong communications skills and the ability to work in true partnership with others across DOC and external stakeholders including local whānau, hapū and iwi
• Knowledge in risk management, hazard identification, health, safety, and wellbeing
• A full driver's licence and the ability to drive manual vehicles.

Desirable:

• LUV experience and qualification
• Growsafe qualification
• Current First Aid certificate.

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 throughout the recruitment process, please do let us know.

The salary range for this position is $58,816 - $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 whakakapi | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Sunday 3 August 2025. Depending on the volume of applications we received, we may close this advertisement early, so please submit your applications as soon as possible.

Me he pātai anō, whakapā mai | For further enquiries, contact Sarah Newman-Watt, Supervisor at snewmanwatt@doc.govt.nz

Te tohutoro tūranga | Job reference: DOC/1874172