Heritage and Visitor Site Coordinator

3 days ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Department Of Conservation Nz Full time

This role provides an exceptional opportunity to join a close-knit and small Heritage and Visitors team based in the beautiful Aoraki Mount Cook National Park. As a Heritage and Visitor Site Coordinator, you will be responsible for ensuring the effective management and maintenance of historic and visitor sites, structures, and equipment in the park.

The Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and restore nature across Aotearoa. When nature thrives, we all thrive. This permanent, full-time role is based in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, offering breathtaking scenery and opportunities to work with important heritage sites.

In this role, you will:

  • Ensure the effective management and maintenance of historic and visitor sites, structures, and equipment
  • Develop and implement site management plans to ensure the long-term protection and preservation of the park's heritage assets
  • Coordinate office work, including data entry, planning, and organizing field trips

You will also have the opportunity to participate in regional heritage and visitor work on demand, and to work with helicopters, boats, and other vehicles to access remote areas of the park.

To be successful in this role, you will need to have practical field skills, be fit and strong enough to undertake physical work, and enjoy working in the outdoors. Additionally, you should have sound communication skills, oral and written, and a full New Zealand driver's license class 1. Chainsaw competency and experience at the minimum level of NZQA 17766 are also essential.



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