Ranger
Seasonal, Fixed-Term
Location
Kaikoura, Canterbury, New Zealand
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Contract
Experience
0-3 years
Compensation
NZ$61.2K - NZ$67.5K per year
Posted
3h ago
Summary and responsibilities
Role overview
Summary
As a Ranger based in Kaikōura, you will protect New Zealand's coastal wildlife through visitor education, advocacy, and compliance. This role involves engaging with domestic and international visitors to promote safe wildlife viewing and reduce disturbance to protected species, particularly New Zealand fur seals.
He angitūtanga | About the role
As a Ranger based in Kaikōura, you'll help protect one of New Zealand's most iconic coastal wildlife areas through visitor education, advocacy, and compliance activities. Working across the Kaikōura Peninsula, you'll engage with domestic and international visitors, promoting safe and respectful wildlife viewing while helping reduce disturbance to New Zealand fur seals (kekeno) and other protected species.
This is a highly people-focused role, ideal for someone who enjoys connecting with others, sharing conservation messages, and working in the outdoors. You'll play an important part in creating positive visitor experiences while supporting the protection of Kaikōura's unique marine and coastal environment.
Your work will include:
Engage with visitors around the Kaikōura Peninsula and provide information on local wildlife and conservation.
Promote safe and responsible wildlife viewing, particularly around New Zealand fur seals.
Encourage compliance with conservation regulations and wildlife protection requirements.
Monitor visitor activity and respond to wildlife disturbance where required.
Deliver positive, professional visitor experiences that support conservation outcomes.
Record visitor interactions, incidents, and compliance activities.
Support conservation projects and wider team initiatives across the district.
Work independently, manage competing priorities, and adapt to changing visitor and operational needs.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
We're looking for someone who has:
Excellent customer service skills and enjoys engaging with a wide range of people.
Strong communication skills and confidence sharing information with visitors.
Cultural awareness and the ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
A calm, approachable nature and sound judgement when responding to compliance or emergency situations.
An interest in conservation, wildlife, and the outdoors.
Knowledge of New Zealand's tourism and recreation opportunities (local knowledge is an advantage).
The ability to maintain high standards and stay motivated in a role that can be repetitive at times.
Confidence using technology, including Microsoft Office and other reporting systems.
The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Updated 3h ago
Candidate fit
Skills and qualifications
Additional skills
Experience
0-3 years
Certifications
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Employment
Contract
Contract duration
Permanent
Hiring type
Direct
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Offer details
Compensation and benefits
Compensation
NZ$61.2K - NZ$67.5K per year
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Company
DOC
Team size
Growing team
Location
Kaikoura, Canterbury, New Zealand
Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Tūroa. DOC is committed to a culture where everyone can participate, thrive, and grow, striving to be an organisation that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive by default.
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Ranger
Kaikoura, Canterbury, New Zealand • Contract