- Salary
- $61k – $67k
- Location
- Tōtaranui, New Zealand
- Type
- Full-time
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
Work in the stunning coastal setting of Abel Tasman National Park.
Help create memorable experiences for visitors from around the world.
Salary: $61,189 - $67,466
2x fixed-term full-time Campground Ranger
1x fixed-term full-time Campground Office ranger
Based at Tōtaranui Campground in Abel Tasman National Park
Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Tūroa
He angitūtanga | About the role
We have three roles available at Tōtaranui Campground in Abel Tasman National Park: two Campground Ranger positions and one Campground Office Ranger position. As a Campground Ranger or Campground Office Ranger, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional visitor experiences while helping to protect and maintain this iconic destination. The roles focus on a combination of customer service, visitor support, and facility maintenance, ensuring visitors enjoy a safe, welcoming, and memorable stay.
Based at the Department’s busiest campground in a stunning coastal environment, you will be responsible for maintaining campground facilities, supporting conservation outcomes, and providing high-quality information and assistance to visitors. The Campground Office Ranger role also has a stronger administrative and front-of-house focus, assisting with bookings, enquiries, and day-to-day campground operations
Your work will include:
Campground Rangers
Cleaning and maintaining campground facilities, including amenity blocks and visitor areas
Maintaining water supply infrastructure and supporting asset upkeep
Undertaking track and grounds maintenance
Operating tools and machinery such as scrub cutters, mowers, and herbicide equipment
Assisting with visitor safety and responding to emergencies as required
Supporting conservation outcomes through practical field-based work
Campground Office Ranger
Processing bookings and managing campground administration
Providing visitors with information, local knowledge, and safety advice
Responding to enquiries in person, by phone, and online
Supporting day-to-day campground operations and visitor management
Assisting with facility checks and general campground maintenance as needed
Helping ensure a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable experience for all visitors
All roles contribute to the successful operation of the Department's busiest campground, delivering excellent customer service while helping protect the unique natural and cultural values of the Abel Tasman National Park.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
If you have some of the following, we'd love to hear from you:
Good communication skills and the ability to relate well to a diverse range of people.
Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team
Experience in cleaning facilities
Strong customer service skills
Confidence engaging with a wide range of visitors and stakeholders
Understanding of Māori cultural perspectives
Physical fitness is required
Ability to use VHF radio systems and workplace technology
Ability to live and work in an isolated environment
Strong commitment to health and safety practices
Full New Zealand driver’s licence
He aha ngā pāinga mōu? | 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.
Tonoa inaiānei | Apply now
Apply 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: $61,189 to $67,446, depending on skills and experience.
Eligibility: You must hold a valid NZ work visa that covers the duration of employment.
Rā whakakapi | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Sunday 20 September 2026.
Me he pātai anō, whakapā mai | For further enquiries, contact Seasonal Jobs [email protected]
