Ranger (Fixed Term)

Would you enjoy completing a diverse range of tasks within native bush, coastal and freshwater environments. Are you looking for a role protecting NewZealand’s priority species and ecosystems? Salary range:$61,189to$67,446Fixed Term,full-timerole ending May2027 based in Westport. Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa |TeOrangaoteAoTūroa Mōtetūranga| About the role Your mahi will be diverse and you will work alongside our team of rangers on varied biodiversity work programmes. You will be joining a positive and enthusiastic team delivering conservation outcomes across the Buller district. Your day‑to‑day work will be strongly field based, including but not limited to: trapping and weed control programmes. threatened species monitoring. office work to support the role and team. managing assigned project work assisting the wider operations team when required data entry and analysis building and maintaining strong relationships with stake holders and internal staff. Ngāpūkengamengāwheako| Skills and experience We are seeking a team player, who is reliable and adaptable with a positive outlook. You will be somebody who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, learning newskillsand getting stuck into practical work to achievethe districts work programme goals. high personal commitment to Health and Safety physically fit to work in varied terrain experience with trapping and/or weeding goodcommunicationskills, both written and verbal organisational and computer skills, with attention to detail self‑motivated person, who can operate well in a team environment a willingness to engage and share information to educate the public. Desirable: practical experience and interest in biodiversity work current First Aid certificate competent and comfortable working independently in the outdoors (GPS navigation, off‑track route finding) an understanding of the practicalities and risks associated with backcountry work experience working around helicopters and operating 4WD vehicles. experience with species monitoring a tertiary qualification, or equivalent experience and achievements, in conservation/ecology/biology He ahangāpāingamōu? |What’sin it for you? DOC places importance on developing a culture where everyone canparticipate, thrive, and grow. We’reworking towards being an organisation that is diverse,equitableand inclusive by default. You can learn more about what we offerhere. Eligibility to work in NewZealand is mandatory – this includes holding a valid work visa that covers the whole period of employment. Rāwhakakapi| Applications closeat11:59pmonMonday3August2026 For further enquiries, please contactSeanJudd,Principal Ranger, [email protected]+64273649775. 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. Our people bring this vision to life. Spread across Aotearoa, they care for our land, water, and native species. From frontline rangers and technical experts to vital support teams - we have a diverse range of roles. Read more about DOC #J-18808-Ljbffr