Ranger – Department of Conservation – Warkworth

• Are you passionate about maintaining parks and reserves for visitors?
  
  
• If you love working outdoors and have practical skills – this role is for you!
• Permanent, full-time role based in Warkworth

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

We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Ranger with loads of practical skills to join our Operations team in maintaining high standards of care for our walking tracks and other facilities in our Auckland reserves.

As a Ranger, you’ll work in a team of two, and at times with our wider operations team on other conservation tasks.

The role will be focussed on:

• Keeping popular visitor sites such as Goat Island Bay (home to New Zealand’s first marine reserve) looking their best for visitors.
  
  
• Maintaining water and wastewater systems.
  
  
• Keeping our walking tracks safe and up to standard.
  
  
• Looking after historic places according to requirements for heritage sites.
  
  

This is a permanent, full-time role based out of Warkworth.

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:

• Physically fit and able to walk long distances carrying tools and equipment
• A range of practical skills
• Experience and/or qualifications with motorised tools
• High standards of care for outdoor facilities
• Able to work with others in a small team
• Flexibility to deal with changing priorities and work plans
• A commitment to health and safety and a willingness to contribute to a safety-first work environment and positive safety culture
• Full New Zealand driver’s licence

Desirable certifications:

• Chainsaw
• 4WD
• Growsafe
• First Aid

Even if you don’t tick all the boxes but believe your skills and experience closely align, then we still encourage you to apply.

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 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.

Rā whakakapi | Applications close

at 11:59 pm on Sunday, 2 November 2025

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 David Wilson, Principal Ranger Mainland, at