National Park Heritage Manager

7 days ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Department Of Conservation Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our close-knit Heritage and Visitors team based in the beautiful Aoraki Mount Cook National Park.

Your day-to-day work will be primarily field-based, leading the maintenance and preservation of Historic and Visitor sites, structures, and equipment. You will also participate in Health and Safety culture through JSA and Toolbox talks, and contribute to Safety Plans.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Maintaining conservation campsites, picnic, and car park 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 organising field trips.
  • Flying in and loading helicopters (in-house training modules provided).

The role may involve living and working in the backcountry for up to a week at a time with access often via helicopter, boat, or foot. Normal hours will be Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm, but you will be required to work weekends and some public holidays. Rental accommodation may be available for the successful applicant.



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