Ranger - Fixed term/Secondment

• Do 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!

• Salary ranges from $60,703 - $66,911 depending on skills and experience

• Full time, 12month Fixed term/secondment opportunity | based in Hauraki

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.

Mō te tūranga | About the role

The Hauraki Community and Visitor Team are looking for a Ranger to join our team in a varied, hands-on support role that suits someone who enjoys wearing different hats and being involved in a wide range of work.

This position is ideal for a confident, capable generalist who is comfortable engaging with people, supports team projects, and brings a positive, can-do attitude to everything they do.

You will assist across community engagement, permissions, and potentially education activities, providing practical and administrative support where needed.

Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships are essential, as this role has regular interaction with partners, volunteers, and the wider community. Experience with social media and digital communication would be a bonus, as there may be opportunities to support promotion and engagement work.

This is a dynamic role that suits someone adaptable, organised, and happy to contribute wherever the team needs support.

There may be an opportunity or need for the successful candidate to work out of the Kauaeranga Visitor Centre one day per week.

Click here for the Role Description

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

We are looking for a team player with a genuine interest and passion for conservation and an enthusiasm for engaging and working in partnership with whānau, hapū, and iwi.

As the work delivery requirements are varied for this role there is a need for flexibility. Work in the backcountry and/or outside normal working hours is also an expectation, so an appropriate level of fitness is required.

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

• An enthusiastic team player

• Tech savvy skills with ability to learn new systems

• Excellent customer service and communication skills (written and oral)

• Good basic knowledge of conservation

• Good organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.

• Have a practical background, ‘can do’ attitude, and good physical fitness

• Strong health and safety focus. 

• An understanding of the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and knowledge of tikanga

• Experience with social media and digital communication

• Ability to confidently build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and community partners.

• Experience or interest in working alongside community groups, volunteers, iwi, whānau, and hapū. 

• First Aid Certificate would be desirable

• Full New Zealand Driver's Licence

We are passionate about developing our people and will provide qualification training for specialised skills where required. 

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.  You can learn more about what we offer here.

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 being 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.

Due to high volumes, we are not engaging with recruitment agencies for this role. 

Rā whakakapi | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Tuesday 17th February 2026.

Me he pātai anō, whakapā mai | For further enquiries, please contact - Lea Irvine, Principal Ranger Community and Visitors Centre at [email protected]