Cites Ranger

**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.
- Join a unique team protecting the world's endangered and threatened species
- Support the regulation and monitoring of international wildlife trade
- Full-time, fixed term role until December 2026 | Auckland CBD location

**Mo te turanga | About the role**
Join a unique team working with one of the largest international conservation treaties in the world - The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). CITES Rangers are privileged to work with species and items that very few people would otherwise encounter in New Zealand, while playing a meaningful role in the conservation of species in the wild.

This largely data entry role is full-time and based in Auckland CBD, until December 2026.

Click here for the Role Description

**Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience**
This role will suit a recent university graduate with a science background and is computer savvy.

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

- Experience undertaking administrative tasks/case work with high attention to detail; including the ability to maintain confidentiality;
- Can demonstrate experience of approaching work tasks in an organised, methodical and flexible way, including prioritising competing activities;
- Experience following processes within a work environment;
- Experience working within a team environment and working with external stakeholders, maintaining positive collaboration whilst take a firm approach where required;
- A full New Zealand driver's licence and willingness to occasionally drive cars from the Department's fleet (the majority of which are electric) is essential.

Desirable:

- skills or courses on data entry and Microsoft excel
- background in biological science (or relevant sub-discipline)
- previous experience in a regulatory or compliance environment and/or knowledge of the border sector is advantageous.

The successful applicant must be able to gain and maintain an Aviation Security Service clearance to work at relevant border locations. More details on permanent airport identity cards can be found here: Permanent airport identity cards | aviation.govt.nz.

**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 support flexible work arrangements for our kamahi who are working in a wide variety of roles and locations across Aotearoa. Flexible options will be considered based on your role and in discussion with your leader.

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

The salary range for this position is $65,070 to $75,981 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.

**Ra katinga | Applications close**at 11:59pm on Sunday, 21 September 2025

**Taupanga | Job reference**: JR100656