Ranger Biodiversity Monitoring – Department of Conservation – Ōpōtiki

Mō te tūranga | About the role

We are looking for an exceptional kaimahi to deliver biodiversity monitoring work within our NWR Central & North Regions, with possible support for the NWR East Coast Region & NWR Southwest Regions. You will provide specialist skills and experience for the operational delivery of biodiversity monitoring on whenua Māori with a Ngā Whenua Rāhui formal protection agreement, working on Māori privately owned lands.

The role focuses on :

• Collect biodiversity monitoring data from a wide range of sites and projects.
• Reporting on data collection.
• Forward planning and organising all resources required for field trips, including safety plans and approvals.
• Developing and maintaining all required training capabilities and competencies for this role.
• Provide office-based advice when requested.

You will be part of a national team and may have responsibilities that extend beyond the location where you reside. Put simply, this is a specialist technical monitoring role that involves a large proportion of time in the field across many different sites.

This is a permanent full-time position that will require some work away from home for up to 10 days at a time and assist teams across Aotearoa.

Salary ranges from $65,070 to $75,981 depending on skills and experience. Permanent, full-time role starting February 2026; based in Ōpōtiki.

Click here for the Role Description.

Mō te tīma | About the team

Ngā Whenua Rāhui serves to encourage the voluntary protection of indigenous biodiversity on Māori owned land with emphasis on recognising the cultural and spiritual values of those lands, while recognising the rights guaranteed to Māori Landowners under Te Tiriti o Waitangi. To learn more about Ngā Whenua Rāhui, please engage with the programme materials and resources available through DOC.

Whānau context and collaboration with landowners are central to this role.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

Our team encourages applications from those who understand our kaupapa and mahi and can demonstrate the diverse range of skills needed, including :

Specialist skills :

Mō te tīma | About the team notes : Ngā Whenua Rāhui emphasises protection of indigenous biodiversity on Māori land and recognises cultural values and rights under Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply

Tonoa inaiānei with a CV and cover letter that highlights relevant skills, experience and motivation for joining DOC. Due to high application volumes, we are unable to accept direct or emailed applications and cannot provide feedback to those not shortlisted.

Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory and includes holding a valid work visa covering the entire period of employment. If you require accommodations or adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

The salary range for this position is $65,070 to $75,981, with the starting salary based on relevant skills and experience.

Interviews are expected towards the end of November or early December, with an anticipated start date in February 2026.

Rā whakakapi | Applications close

Applications close at 11 : 59 pm on Monday 17th November 2025. Depending on application volume, we may close this advertisement early, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

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