Ranger Heritage and Visitors

Ranger Heritage and Visitors

Department of Conservation (DOC)

Permanent, full‑time role based on Rakiura / Stewart Island. Salary : $65,070–$75,981.

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.

About the role

Hands‑on, you will help maintain heritage sites and visitor infrastructure, including work on the iconic Ulva Island / Te Wharawhara, while guiding and inspiring field teams to achieve great results for nature and visitors alike.

• Maintaining historic and visitor sites, front and backcountry tracks, huts and structures.
• Leading volunteer and field teams, fostering a strong Health and Safety culture.
• Coordinating office tasks such as data entry, planning, and organising field trips.
• Maintaining the workshop, power tools, and small machinery.
• Providing support to wider teams as needed.

The role will involve living and working in the backcountry up to a week at a time, often accessed by helicopter, boat or foot.

Living on Rakiura

Private accommodation is limited; staff accommodation is available in a shared house. Pets are not permitted.

Skills and experience

Desirable

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.

Apply now

Apply online with a CV and cover letter highlighting your relevant skills, experience and motivation for joining Te Papa Atawhai. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to accept direct or emailed applications and cannot provide feedback to those not shortlisted.

Please let us know if you require any accommodations or adjustments during the recruitment process.

The salary range for this position is $65,070–$75,981, with the starting salary based on the successful applicant’s relevant skills and experience.

Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory – this includes holding a valid work visa covering the entire period of employment.

Applications close at 11 : 59 pm on Friday, 28 November.

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

For further enquiries, contact Dale Chittenden at or +64 27 542 8583.

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