Ranger (Fixed Term)

• Would you enjoy completing a diverse range of tasks within native bush, coastal and freshwater environments.
• Are you looking for a role protecting New Zealand’s priority species and ecosystems?
• Salary range: $61,189 to $67,446
• Fixed Term, full-time role ending May 2027 based in Westport.

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

Mō te tūranga | About the role

Your mahi will be diverse and you will work alongside our team of rangers on varied biodiversity work programmes.

You will be joining a positive and enthusiastic team delivering conservation outcomes across the Buller district.

Your day-to-day work will be strongly field based, including but not limited to:

• trapping and weed control programmes.
• threatened species monitoring.
• office work to support the role and team.
• managing assigned project work
• assisting the wider operations team when required
• data entry and analysis
• building and maintaining strong relationships with stake holders and internal staff.

Click here for the Role Description

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

We are seeking a team player, who is reliable and adaptable with a positive outlook. You will be somebody who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, learning new skills and getting stuck into practical work to achieve the districts work programme goals.

If you have the following skills and attributes we are keen to hear from you:

• high personal commitment to Health and Safety
• physically fit to work in varied terrain
• experience with trapping and/or weeding
• good communication skills, both written and verbal
• organisational and computer skills, with attention to detail
• self-motivated person, who can operate well in a team environment
• a willingness to engage and share information to educate the public.

Desirable:

• practical experience and interest in biodiversity work
• current First Aid certificate
• competent and comfortable working independently in the outdoors (GPS navigation, off-track route finding)
• an understanding of the practicalities and risks associated with backcountry work
• experience working around helicopters and operating 4WD vehicles.
• experience with species monitoring
• a tertiary qualification, or equivalent experience and achievements, in conservation/ecology/biology

He aha ngā pāinga mōu? | 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.

Tonoa   inaiānei   | Apply now

Apply online with a CV and cover letter that highlights your relevant skills, experience and motivation for joining Te Papa Atawhai.

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

The salary range for this position is $61,189 to $67,446 with the starting salary of the successful applicant 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.

Rā   whakakapi   | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Monday 3 August 2026

Me he   pātai   anō,   whakapā   mai   | For further enquiries, please contact Sean Judd, Principal Ranger, at Sign in to view email or +64 27 364 9775