Ranger

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Do you have lots of practical skills and enjoy working in the outdoors and remote backcountry environment?

Turn your love for conservation into meaningful mahi that helps connect people with the outdoors.

Permanent, full-time- Hanmer Springs based role.

Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Tūroa

Mō te tūranga | About the role

You'll play a vital role in projects dedicated to the care and maintenance of Heritage and Visitor sites in the North Canterbury region covering Hanmer Springs, St James, Lake Sumner and Lewis Pass, with opportunities to support the wider team based out of Rangiora and Arthur’s Pass National Park at times. This position is based in Hanmer Springs, there is no DOC accommodation provided.

The Ranger position is a crucial operational role and forms part of a, close-knit team of seven permanent Heritage and Visitor staff reporting to the North Canterbury Office in Rangiora. In this role your day-to-day work will be primarily field based where you will be involved in:

maintenance and preservation of historic sites

maintenance of conservation campsites, picnic and car park areas, toilets and water supplies

assisting with the construction and maintenance of structures

back country track and hut maintenance

track construction and maintenance in high use front country areas

operating chainsaws, scrub-bars, backpack sprayers, diggers, and other minor earthwork machinery; training will be given

office work including data entry, planning, and organising field trips.

The role involves living and working in remote backcountry locations for up to 5 consecutive nights at a time, at least twice a month on average.



Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

We are looking for a confident communicator who can work well in a team environment as well as alone. If you have any of the following attributes, or desire to learn the below skills, we are keen to hear from you:

Practical knowledge in general infrastructure maintenance, including basic carpentry, plumbing, and electrical tasks.

Experience using power equipment (e.g. chainsaws, scrub bars).

High level of physical fitness and demonstrated backcountry experience.

Confidence working independently and as part of a team

Strong health, safety, and wellbeing focus.

Tech-savvy, with experience using GPS, mobile apps, and digital tools.

Current full NZ driver’s licence (Class 1 or above).

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.

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 during the recruitment process, please let us know.

The salary range for this position is $60,703 to $66,911 with the 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.

Rā whakakapi | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Monday, 18 May.

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

Me he pātai anō, whakapā mai | For further enquiries , please contact Beau Moriarty at bmoriarty@doc.govt.nz