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 New Zealand’s priority species and ecosystems? Salary range:$61,189to$67,446 Fixed Term,full-timerole ending May 2027 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 assistingthe wider operations team whenrequired dataentryandanalysis building andmaintainingstrong 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. If you have the following skills andattributeswe are keen to hear from you: 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 canoperatewell 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 atertiary qualification, or equivalent experience and achievements, in conservation/ecology/biology He ahangāpāingamōu? |What’s in 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. If you require any accommodations or adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. The salary range for this positionis$61,189to$67,446withthe starting salary of the successful applicant 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. Applications close at 11:59 pm on Monday 3 August 2026 For further enquiries please contactSean Judd,Principal Ranger, [email protected]+64 27 364 9775 #J-18808-Ljbffr