About the Role
Spend your summer outdoors making a meaningful contribution to conservation and visitor experiences. Welcome visitors to iconic destinations and help connect people with New Zealand’s unique landscapes, recreation opportunities, and conservation stories. Our vision is for nature to be thriving in Aotearoa.
Responsibilities
- Protecting threatened species and supporting biodiversity outcomes
- Undertaking pest control and wildlife monitoring activities
- Maintaining iconic DOC huts, tracks, structures, and campgrounds
- Welcoming visitors and sharing conservation stories at our visitor centres
- Supporting habitat restoration and native species recovery projects
Requirements
- Hold a valid NZ work visa that covers the duration of employment
- Capabilities match the role and are passionate about making a difference for conservation
- Have heart, not just those who tick every box
Location
- Nationwide
Work Type
- Seasonal
- Fixed-term
- Full-time
About the Company
- The Department of Conservation, Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and restore nature across Aotearoa.
- When nature thrives, we all thrive.
- Our people bring this vision to life.
- Spread across Aotearoa, they care for our land, water, and native species.
- From frontline rangers and technical experts to vital support teams - we have a diverse range of roles.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
