• Make a real impact by contributing across a varied conservation work programme

• Salary: $60,703 to $66,911

• Permanent, full-time role, based in Ahuriri Napier

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

The Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and restore nature across Aotearoa. When nature thrives, we all thrive.

Ko tā Te Papa Atawhai he tiaki, he whakarauora anō hoki i te taiao puta noa i Aotearoa. He oranga taiao, he oranga tangata.

Mō te tūranga | About the role

You will deliver conservation outcomes across the biodiversity, heritage and visitor, and community work programmes. This is a largely field based role, where you’ll contribute directly to protecting native species, maintaining sites and facilities, supporting community conservation, and helping ensure visitors have safe and meaningful experiences on public conservation land.

The position will be focussed on:

• delivering biodiversity field work, including monitoring and pest control

• delivering heritage and visitor work field work, including site and track maintenance

• working closely with volunteers and community groups

• promoting the value of conservation by lifting awareness and educating others

Click here for the Role Description

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

If you have some of the following, we are keen to hear from you:

• practical skillset with experience in conservation field work, such as species monitoring, pest control, or restoration work

• a broad knowledge of conservation issues and practices in Aotearoa

• experience and competence in the outdoors

• a collaborative approach, with a desire to support others and promote conservation

• strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of people

• a full driver's license

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. Please note, due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to accept direct or emailed applications and provide feedback to those not shortlisted.

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

The salary range for this position is $60,703 to $66,911 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 Sunday, 5 April.

Depending on the volume of applications received, we may close this advertisement early, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Me he pātai anō, whakapā mai | For further enquiries, please contact Kelly Eaton, Principal Ranger, at keaton@doc.govt.nz or +64 27 446 2088