Ranger Heritage and Visitors at Department of Conservation, West Coast

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Are you someone who is passionate about maintaining Heritage and Visitor assets and providing quality visitor experiences? If yes, then this is the job for you!
• Salary range: $65,590 to $76,589
• Permanent full time role based in Greymouth

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


Mō te tūranga | About the role
Based in Greymouth and working across the Paparoa Track and Pike Valley, you'll play a key role supporting the delivery of high-quality heritage and visitor infrastructure.

In this role, you will:

• Maintain and improve the Paparoa Track Great Walk and Pike29 Memorial Track
• Ensure huts, bridges, and structures are safe, functional, and visitor-ready
• Carry out track maintenance and support construction/building work
• Maintain both backcountry and front-country visitor sites
• Support seasonal hut wardens and logistics
• Work collaboratively with biodiversity, community, and wider Heritage & Visitor teams

You will work in remote and often challenging environments, contributing to the upkeep of some of New Zealand's most spectacular landscapes.


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Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

If you have the following attributes, we are keen to hear from you:

• Strong leadership skills and a calm demeanour
• Excellent communication skills and a positive, can-do attitude
• Strong field work planning skills
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• A full or restricted Class 1 Driver Licence
• Experience working on dual use tracks with swales and shaped drainage systems
• A good level of physical fitness

Desirable:

• Tree felling qualification or are working towards this
• A Class 6 motorcycle licence
• Experience riding motorcycles off road and in rough terrain
• Experience working in and around helicopters

Mō te tīma | About the team
The Mawhera/Greymouth Heritage and Visitor Team consist of 11 full time staff, 4 of those being based in the Reefton field Centre, plus up to 3 fixed term staff during the summer season.

The Paparoa H&V Team consists of 3 full time staff and 3 Hut wardens seasonally. The 2 teams work together on a variety of different work tasks.

We have a great positive work culture and often work across teams when there is priority work on. You will be joining a supportive team, who value their staff and invest in personal development and growth


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 $65,590 to $76,589 with the starting salary of the successful applicant 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 Friday 5 June 2026.


Me he pātai anō, whakapā mai | For further enquiries, please contact Sam Symonds on 027 543 0145 or ssymonds@doc.govt.nz