Wilderness Preservation Specialist

4 days ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

About the Department of Conservation

The Department of Conservation is dedicated to protecting and restoring nature across Aotearoa. Our vision is for nature to thrive in Aotearoa, and we are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our team as a Wilderness Preservation Specialist.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include:

  • Maintaining conservation campsites, picnic areas, toilets, and water supplies
  • Maintaining backcountry tracks and huts
  • Constructing and maintaining tracks and structures to standard
  • Operating and overseeing the use and maintenance of chainsaws, scrub bars, backpack sprayers, diggers, and other minor earthwork machinery
  • Coordinating office work, including data entry, planning, and organizing field trips
  • Flying in and loading helicopters (in-house training modules provided)
  • Utilizing and maintaining the NL Workshop
  • Ensuring conservation law compliance

The Ideal Candidate Will Possess:

  • A positive, 'can-do' attitude and be a total team player
  • Practical field skills and be fit and strong enough to undertake a physically demanding job
  • Sound communication skills, oral and written
  • A full New Zealand driver's license class 1
  • Chainsaw competency and experience at the minimum level of NZQA 17766
  • Proven building and construction skills
  • Computer and technology savvy

What's in It for You?

As a valued member of our team, you can look forward to making a hands-on difference in the landscape of our back and front country facilities. You will enjoy working in the outdoors, collaborating with like-minded individuals, and contributing to the protection and restoration of nature across Aotearoa.



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