Ranger (Fixed term), Christchurch

How would you like to live and work in one of our stunning National Parks in Aotearoa? Share your passion for the outdoors in a front-facing role combining Visitor Centre support and Heritage&Visitor work. We have two full-time, 6-month fixed-term opportunities based in Aoraki/ Mt Cook 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.He angitūtanga | About the role This Ranger position blends Visitor Centre and Heritage&Visitor duties. As a departmental host, you'll provide exceptional service to visitors while maintaining high standards in front-country facilities. Please note, weekend and public holiday shifts are required. Visitor Centre duties will be focussed on: providing information on backcountry tramping, weather, track conditions, transport options, and safety recommendationsproviding visitors with up-to-date information about recreational opportunities and conservation projects managing bookings for huts and campsites ensuring the visitor centre always looks tidy and presentable managing administration work, including reconciling daily and weekly banking, data entry, invoicing, and retail stock control.The Heritage&Visitor duties will be focussed on: cleaning and maintenance of campground/ shelters, including toilets and bathroom facilities engaging with visitors and assisting with queries campsite compliance checks and handling payments purchasing of facility and safety risks and maintenance items track control and monitoring during closures.We have shared DOC accommodation available if required, pets are not permitted. Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience If you have the following attributes, we are keen to hear from you: experience/demonstrated competence in customer service, computer skills, sales, and retailconfidence in delivering clear and positive safety messaging the ability to deliver in a timely manner and maintain a high level of accuracy while dealing with conflicting demands problem solving abilities, initiative, and a positive‘can-do' attitude competent computer skills and the ability to learn new systemsenthusiasm for outdoor pursuits and conservation availability to work weekends and holidays a current driver's licence. Desirable: experience with facilities maintenance understanding of recreation and tourism opportunities in Aoraki/Mount Cook and the wider Eastern South Island Region.Mō te tīma | About the team The Operations Group is responsible for delivering conservation work on the ground through our biodiversity, recreation/historic, community engagement and visitor centre teams. We are a small, well knitted team living and working together in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park. Our district includes the council-like Local Body team, the Recreation/Historic, Search&Rescue and the Visitor Centre teams. Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | 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.Tono ināianei | Apply now Depending on the volume of applications received, we may close this advertisement early, please submit your application as soon as possible. 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 throughout the recruitment process, please let us know. The salary range for this position is $58,816 to $66,578 with the starting salary of the successful applicant being 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.Due to high volumes, we are not engaging with recruitment agencies for this role. Rā katinga | Applications close at 11:59pm on 15 May 2025 Me he pātai anō | For further enquiries , please feel free to contact Charlotte Day at Taupānga | Job reference : DOC/1851867#J-18808-Ljbffr