Regional hiringpublishedExternal employer
DDOC
DOCConservation

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

Customer Service • 1+ yrs
Communication • 1+ yrs
Cultural Awareness • 1+ yrs
Sound Judgement • 1+ yrs
Conservation • 1+ yrs
Wildlife Protection • 1+ yrs
Technology Usage • 1+ yrs
Microsoft Office • 1+ yrs

Experience

0-3 years

Certifications

First Aid Certificate • Required
New Zealand Driver Licence • Required

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Operations

Industries

Wildlife & Conservation

Employment

Contract

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

NZ$61.2K - NZ$67.5K per year

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyNZD
PeriodYearly

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationKaikoura, Canterbury, New Zealand
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleHigh8/10
physicalMedium7/10
cognitiveMedium6/10
executionMedium7/10
creativityLow3/10
uncertaintyMedium6/10
communicationHigh8/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

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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