Ranger X2

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.
- Live and work in one of New Zealand's most spectacular natural environments - Whanganui National Park
- Salary ranges from $60,401 to $66,578 depending on skills and experience
- 2 x Permanent, full-time roles based in Whanganui

**Mo te turanga | About the role**

How would you like to call the scenic Whanganui National Park your new office? Would you enjoy mahi that involves a Great Walk, beautiful heritage sites, including the Whanganui River and local treasures.

The Ranger is a crucial operational role within the close-knit team based in Whanganui. You will be contributing to meaningful mahi in both the back and front-country as you assist the Regional Operations Whanganui District team with maintaining some of Aotearoa's beautiful heritage sites.

The position will be focussed on:

- Ensuring facilities, tracks, and signage are safe and accessible.
- Track clearing and maintenance in the back and front country.
- Maintaining toilets, huts, bridges, and other structures.
- Biodiversity initiatives: trapping, monitoring, predator and weed control
- Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders and internal staff.
- Participating in team safety briefings and taking responsibility for your safety and the safety of your teammates every day.
- Periodic hut rangering on the Whanganui Journey Great Walk.

While this position is mostly field-based you will also be required to complete office-based tasks assisting the Supervisor and Senior Ranger with planning and organising of projects.

You will be required to often work in backcountry locations - in remote and rugged terrain. You must be flexible and available to regularly travel and to stay away from home.

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

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

- Enthusiasm and a can-do attitude with problem solving ability.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in challenging environments.
- Basic handy person and maintenance skills.
- A commitment to practicing good Health and Safety processes.
- Developed communication and interpersonal skills.
- High fitness level with outdoor experience.
- Embrace Tikanga Maori cultural perspectives and values.
- Full New Zealand Driver's Licence.
- Tech skills with ability to learn new systems.

Desirable:

- Building/carpentry or other trade skills
- Experience and/or qualifications with chainsaws, scrub bars, 4WDS, LUV
- Off track navigation and GPS skills.
- Understanding of conservation including predator and weed control.
- Experience operating a digger, excavator, or vessel.

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**Nga ahuatanga kei a matou | 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.

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

Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory - this includes holding a valid work visa that covers the whole period of employment.

**Ra whakakapi | Applications close** at 11:00 pm on Tuesday 16 September 2025.