Ranger (Fixed-Term)

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Mix of front-country and backcountry work, including tracks, huts, campsites, and visitor facilitiesDevelop practical conservation skills including asset maintenance, project delivery, and field operationsDiverse role across heritage and visitor operations with no two days the same$62,192-$67,446 depending on skills and experienceFull-time fixed-term position November - April 2027 based St Arnaud, Nelson Lakes with accommodation options availableOur vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao T&#363roaM&#333 te t&#363ranga | About the roleWe are looking for a ranger to work across our Heritage, and Visitor work programme across the Nelson Lakes district. Your day-to-day work will be diverse, offering the opportunity to gain a range of conservation skills across various teams and environments. The position will be focussed on:Managing assigned project workMaintaining both back country and front country tracksMaintaining and cleaning front/ back country amenitiesSupporting other teams in the region as requiredYou will be required to stay away overnight for multiple days in the backcountryClick here for Role DescriptionNg&#257 p&#363kenga me ng&#257 wheako | Skills and experienceYou will be versatile and resilient and able to tackle a variety of mahi. If you have the following attributes, we are keen to hear from you:a full drivers' licence, ideally with the ability to manoeuvre a trailergeneral maintenance and/or landscaping experienceexperience and NZQA qualifications with use of chainsaws, weed eaters, scrub bars and 4WDstrong health and safety focusgood level of physical fitness with backcountry experiencegood people skills with an ability to work as part of a team and independentlytech savvy skills with the ability to use computer databases and mobile applicationsDesirable:Growsafe certifieda current First Aid certificatecarpentry, construction or building skills and experienceClass 2 licenceEven if you don't tick all the boxes but believe your skills and experience closely align, then we still encourage you to submit an application.He aha ng&#257 p&#257inga m&#333u? | What's in it for you?DOC is committed to a culture where everyone can participate, thrive, and grow. We're driven by our values and behaviours, and are working towards being an organisation that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive by default. Want to know more? Tonoa inai&#257nei | Apply nowApply online with your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and motivation. We're unable to accept emailed applications or provide feedback to applicants not shortlisted.If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, let us know and we'll try to accommodate. Salary: $62,192-$67,446 depending on skills and experience.Eligibility: You must hold a valid NZ work visa that covers the duration of employment.R&#257 whakakapi | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Wednesday 7 October 2026Me he p&#257tai an&#333, whakap&#257 mai | For further enquiries, please contact Philippa Cox, Principal Ranger, pcox@doc.govt.nz.

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