Ranger Field Operations

E ngā iwi, e ngā karangatanga huri noa i te motu, tēnei te mihi atu ki a koutou katoa. He īnoi tēnei ki a koe. Tono mai ki tētahi tūnga ki te Kaunihera o Ōtautahi

The Christchurch City Council Parks Unit is looking for new members for its Residential Red Zone team. If you are passionate about promoting indigenous biodiversity and developing exceptional green spaces, we want you to be part of our dedicated team.

About the team | Ko te rōpū nei

The Parks Unit within the Christchurch City Council has an exciting future ahead as it relays the foundations of a world-class environment for future generations, much as the founding residents of this City did to create the remarkable parks network we enjoy today.

We are out there in the community every day. We're always after people with loads of energy who are keen to be out in the public and are eager and enthusiastic about responding to the needs of our community.

Working in these spaces you will be exposed to a wide range of people, cultures and beliefs that are represented within Christchurch. An openminded, respectful outlook will be key.

About the role | Ko te mahi nei

Our Residential Red Zone team manages natural and developed open space in and around Ōtākaro-Avon River Corridor, Southshore, Brooklands and Te Pātaka o Rākaihautu-Banks Peninsula.

As a Ranger on our team you'll leverage your interests and experience in indigenous biodiversity and the natural environment to help maintain and enhance the values of the previously Red-Zoned properties. You will be delivering a wide range of maintenance, upkeep, and improvements to Christchurch City's Residential Red Zone Parks. Working in this space requires a passion for conservation and ecological restoration, a high level of fitness for outdoor work, and experience in controlling a wide range of animal and plant pests. Knowledge in botany or horticulture is desirable. As is experience with farm maintenance such as using machinery and tools, installing irrigation, and maintaining fences is also desirable. You'll be confident in your ability to work in small teams, have a high regard for health and safety, communicate and take action where required. Being personable and approachable towards the wider community and willing to engage in community organised events is also important.

We also offer, the opportunity to learn from a highly motivated team, career progression and professional development, annual health checks, full uniform provided, and discounted rates across a wide range of businesses.

In your application, tell us why you'd love to work within this space and what's driving you to take up this opportunity.

Come and join our team and leave a positive legacy for the citizens of Christchurch. If you're a passionate outdoors person that enjoys variety in your job, is happy to muck in and help out, you'll fit right in

Additional Information | Ko ētahi atu kōrero:

At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.

We understand that recruitment processes can be challenging. If you require any support or adjustments to help you put your best foot forward, please reach out to us at

Hours of work hours per week - Monday to Friday (with occasional weekend work) between 7am and 5pm

Position - Fixed Term, ending July 2026

Location - This position is primarily based at Pages Road Parks Depot

Salary - The hourly for this position goes from $ $36.13. Starting rates will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both, within the immediate team and in the broader organisation for the same or similar roles.

To view the full position description, please visit - Ranger Field Operations - Fixed Term - Jobs at Christchurch City Council

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.