Ranger Biodiversity

• Are you passionate about protecting te taiao and working with rare native species?
• Do you want to live and work amongst one of Aotearoa's most stunning locations?
• Salary: $65,590 to $76,589- with opportunities to develop and progress your career.
• Permanent, full time, Twizel location

Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Tūroa

Mō te tūranga | About the role
You will be supporting the growth of significant conservation opportunities, and the delivery of Biodiversity engagement work plans alongside our Treaty partners and stakeholders.

Your role will primarily involve managing a small limestone area containing five species endemic to the site and leading the recovery of dryland plant communities.

You will also have opportunities to develop your skills further by assisting in other field work across the basin.

This position offers strong, professional growth potential to the right person.

Key accountabilities of this role include:

• Management of critically threatened limestone tor plant populations
• Monitoring and active management of various threatened plant species, including species considered to be "on the brink" and unique to the Mackenzie Basin
• Assisting in Crown Land Pastoral Lease (CPLA) botanical surveys and land use assessments
• Assistance in other field work including braided river bird surveys, invertebrate and native fish monitoring

We're passionate about developing our people. This role offers great opportunities to grow, and in time, will allow you to take the next step in your career.

Click here for the Role Description

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
If you have the following skills and experience, please illustrate these in your application:

• Demonstrated expertise in botanical surveys and plant identification
• Sound knowledge of Mackenzie Basin dryland flora
• Accurate field data recording and management skills
• Ability to analyse data and prepare high-quality reports
• Have excellent data analysis and report writing skills
• Be a great communicator
• Have working a heights qualification, or similar
• Knowledge and experience in conservation field delivery work
• Have a full NZ driver's license (mandatory)
• 4WD unit standards
• Be comfortable working independently and as part of a team when required
• Work Place First Aid

Desirable:

• A BSC, Msc, or other relevant qualification, or equivalent experience, is desirable.

He aha ngā pāinga mōu? | What's in it for you?
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.

Tonoa inaiānei | Apply now
Apply online with your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and motivation. We're unable to accept emailed applications or provide feedback to applicants not shortlisted.

If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, let us know and we'll try to accommodate.

Salary: $65,590 to $76,589, depending on skills and experience.

Eligibility: You must hold a valid NZ work visa that covers the duration of employment.

Please note, we are not engaging with recruitment agencies for this role

Rā whakakapi | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Tuesday 01 September 2026.

Me he pātai anō, whakapā mai | For further enquiries, contact Cody Thyne at [email protected]