• Are you passionate about getting into the outdoors?
• If you love working in nature, appreciate the natural environment, have good practical field skills, then this is the ranger job for you!
• Permanent, full-time role based in Renwick / Wairau.

Toit ū te marae a T ā ne-Mahuta, toit ū te marae a Tangaroa, toit ū te tangata

Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai () serves to protect and sustain nature across Aotearoa. We put nature and people at the heart of our mahi, guided by te reo Māori, te ao Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

He angit ū tanga About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic Ranger to be part of our Operations team in South Marlborough (based in Renwick). Your work will take you across South Marlborough, working alongside our team of rangers.

This full-time, permanent position will be focussed on :

• keeping our campsites clean and tidy
• maintaining our historic sites
• undertaking maintenance on tracks and huts
• clearing vegetation
• you may also be involved in controlling pest plants and animals and assisting with compliance operations and firefighting.

Ng ā p ū kenga me ng ā wheako Skills and experience

We require someone who is a team player, who will be compatible with and complement our team of rangers.

If you have some of following, we are keen to hear from you :

• Full New Zealand driver license.
• High level of fitness.
• Able and interested in working periods away in the backcountry.

Desirable :

• First Aid Certificate.
• Growsafe Certificate.
• Qualifications or experience with chainsaws, scrub bars, carpentry, quad bikes and 4WD vehicles, small plant maintenance.
• Tramping and backcountry experience.

M ō te t ī ma About the team

In South Marlborough, we pride ourselves on the quality and range of tourism and recreation opportunities we manage. The recreation portfolio ranges from backcountry huts and tracks to popular holiday camps like White's Bay.

The historic side covers working with some of the earliest known human occupation sites and a rich array of pastural history with some amazing examples of cobb buildings.

The South Marlborough District encompasses wilderness areas such as Mt Richmond Forest Park, Branch and Leatham Valleys, Ka Whata Tu o Rakihouia Conservation Park, the historically iconic Molesworth Station and some internationally recognised visitor sites like the Kaikoura Peninsula.

Ng ā ā huatanga kei a m ā tou What ' s in it for you?

The Department of Conservation / Te Papa Atawhai 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.

You can learn more about what we offer

Tono in ā ianei Apply now

If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please do let us know.

Apply online via the DOC Careers Centre with a CV and cover letter that highlights your relevant skills experience and motivation for joining Te Papa Atawhai.

The salary range for this position is $58,816 to $66,578 with the starting salary of the successful applicant being based on their relevant skills and experience.

Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory this includes holding a valid work visa that overs the whole period of employment.

R ā katinga Applications close at 11 : 59 pm on Wednesday, 17 July 2024

Me he p ā tai an ō For further enquiries , please feel free to contact Simon Kennedy, Supervisor, at

Taupānga Job reference : DOC / 1802681

Last updated : 2024-07-03