Ranger Visitor Centre

6 days ago

Christchurch, New Zealand Department of Conservation Full time

**Ranger Visitor Centre (Rakiura)**:

- Permanent 0.75 opportunity working 40 hrs a week over summer, 20 hrs/wk over winter and 30 hrs/wk in between
- Fantastic opportunity in one of Aotearoa's most beautiful locations, Rakiura
- The salary range for this position is $58,816 to $66,578

**Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Turoa**

**The Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and restore nature across Aotearoa. When nature thrives, we all thrive.**

**Ko ta Te Papa Atawhai he tiaki, he whakarauora ano hoki i te taiao puta noa i Aotearoa. He oranga taiao, he oranga tangata.**

DOC's visitor centres are the gateway to public conservation land, providing visitors with information and access to experiences that will last a lifetime. Be part of bringing New Zealand's recreation, historic and natural heritage to life for every visitor who visits Rakiura

**Mo te turanga | About the role**

As a Visitor Centre Ranger in the Rakiura National Park Visitor Centre, based on Stewart Island/ Rakiura, you will be part of a great team focused on delivering outstanding customer service.

Your role primarily involves ensuring an excellent visitor experience is provided for all domestic and international visitors; through:

- Ensuring visitors have a safe and knowledgeable time in the outdoors
- Providing visitors with up-to-date information about recreational opportunities locally and throughout the country.
- Informing visitors of local conservation projects, condition of tracks and huts and matching their skills and experiences to appropriate opportunities available.
- Promoting and selling conservation merchandise.
- Ensuring branding opportunities are maximised and national campaigns are promoted e.g. Conservation Week, Volunteer week
- Ensuring storytelling and interpretation are concise, truly functional, relevant and up to date.
- Supporting hunters to be able to manage their permits and hunting experience
- Supporting our field teams with safety procedures.

**Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience**

The ideal applicant will have:

- An enthusiasm and active interest in outdoor pursuits and conservation
- An understanding of recreation and tourism opportunities and knowledge of conservation or recreational activities available in the Southland area
- Experience and demonstrated competence in customer service, computer skills, sales and retail
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to maintain high standards while working under pressure

**He aha nga painga mou? | 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.

We do offer shared and rental accommodation; this can be arranged for you should you not have any organised.

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

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 covers the whole period of employment._

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

**Te tohutoro turanga | Job reference**: DOC/1874634

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