- Salary
- $61k – $67k
- Location
- Kawatiri Westport Office, New Zealand
- Type
- Full-time
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
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.
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 [email protected] or +64 27 364 9775
