Ranger - Project Manager

E ngā iwi, e ngā karangatanga huri noa i te motu, tēnei te mihi atu ki a koutou katoa. He īnoi tēnei ki a koe. Tono mai ki tētahi tūnga ki te Kaunihera o Ōtautahi

Ready to lead projects that make a lasting difference across Ōtautahi Christchurch’s regional parks? Join our team and bring your leadership, planning and project management skills to work that supports biodiversity, recreation and the ongoing care of these valued spaces.

Here at Christchurch City Council, our work is in the city that surrounds us. Our Regional Parks team manages natural and developed open spaces across Ōtautahi-Christchurch and Te Pātaka o Rākaihautu-Banks Peninsula, primarily focused on biodiversity conservation and recreation.

About the role | Ko te mahi nei

As a Regional Park Ranger – Project Manager, you’ll supervise a team of field staff focused on wetland biodiversity, mowing and amenity maintenance.

A typical day will involve a mix of field and office-based work. You’ll be expected to use a range of light and heavy equipment and tools, so you’ll need to be comfortable with the practical elements of the role.

You’ll be working within our Council systems, including:

• Health and safety
• Financial
• Reporting
• Asset management

You’ll also engage with a wide and diverse community, as well as key stakeholders including:

• Special interest partnership groups
• Volunteers

About you | Ko Koe Tēnei

You’ll be confident in your ability to:

• Work effectively within small teams
• Communicate clearly and effectively
• Plan and organise your work
• Problem solve
• Take action where required
• Build positive, long-standing relationships with key stakeholders and the wider community

Being personable and approachable will be important in this role, as you’ll be working with a wide range of people and stakeholders.

What are you waiting for? This is a rare opportunity to join this amazing team. Apply now!

What's in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?

Working for the Christchurch City Council allows you to contribute directly to the community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents and visitors. You will also benefit from:

• Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
• Collaboration - exposure to wider areas of the organisation
• Benefits - a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.

Additional Information | Ko ētahi atu kōrero:

At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.

We understand that recruitment processes can be challenging. If you require any accessibility support to apply for this role, please reach out to us at [email protected]

• Hours of work - Monday to Friday
• Position - Full-time, permanent
• Location - This position is primarily based at the Bottle Lake Forest Park Ranger H.Q
• Salary - The salary band for this position goes from $96,465 - $107,183 per annum based on a 40 hour week. Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both, within the immediate team and in the broader organisation for the same or similar roles.
• Closing Date - Sunday 20 September 2026, at 11:55pm.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.