Ranger – Department Of Conservation | Te Papa Atawhai – Thames

OverviewDo you enjoy being out and about in Te Taiao with the ability to do physical mahi?

Join a team dedicated to maintaining and improving our unique recreation and historic places for our community and visitors to enjoy!

Permanent full-time role based in Thames.

Salary ranges from $60,703 to $66,911 depending on skills and experience.Our vision : Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao TuroaThe Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and restore nature across Aotearoa.

When nature thrives, we all thrive.Ko ta Te Papa Atawhai he tiaki, he whakarauora ano hoki i te taiao puta noa i Aotearoa.

He oranga taiao, he oranga tangata.Mo te turanga | About the roleWe have an exciting opportunity available in our Heritage and Visitor team.

We are looking for a dedicated and collaborative individual to join our team who feels inspired to protect and restore nature and Toitu te Taiao.The role will be based in Thames.

You will join the Heritage and Visitor team who manages an extensive recreational asset base across the Hauraki District, focusing on visitor safety and providing quality experiences for all who explore our region.As a Ranger, you will be focused on Kauri protection and track work including : Maintenance of existing Kauri track mitigation workMaintenance on boot cleaning stations for Kauri protectionConstruction of new track mitigation upgrades for Kauri protectionSmall scale building and maintenance work (e.g., boardwalks, barriers)Operating chainsaws, scrub-bars, backpack sprayers, power carriers, diggers and other minor earthwork machineryChecking and maintaining tracks, huts, stairways, campsites and ablution facilitiesDelivery of field work in the backcountry; overnight work will be requiredNga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experienceKnowledge and / or experience in track maintenanceExperience in carpentry and facilities maintenanceExperience and / or qualifications in working with chainsaws, scrub-bars, backpack sprayers, power carriers, diggers and other field-based equipmentA valid full driver's licencePractical background, 'can do' attitude, and good physical fitnessGood basic knowledge of conservationAbility to work and stay overnight at remote huts, campsites and tracks for several days at a timeTraining will be provided to the right candidate.Me pehea te tomo | What's in it for you?

DOC places importance on developing a culture where everyone can participate, thrive, and grow.

We strive to be an organisation that is diverse, equitable and inclusive by default.Tonoa inaianei | Apply nowApply online with a CV and cover letter that highlights your relevant skills, experience and motivation for joining Te Papa Atawhai.

Applications are welcome online; direct or emailed applications are not accepted.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 based on 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.We are not engaging with recruitment agencies for this role due to high volumes.Ra whakakapi | Applications close at 11 : 59 pm on Thursday 25 September 2025.Depending on the volume of applications received, we may close this advertisement early, so please submit your application as soon as possible.Me he patai ano, whakapa mai | For further enquiries, please contact Hugh Gordon, Supervisor, at the contact address provided.

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