- Live and work on beautiful Te Motutapu-a-Taikehu (Motutapu Island) with stunning Hauraki Gulf views, a working farm, active ecological restoration programmes and thousands of visitors each year to Rangitoto and Te Motutapu-a-Taikehu.
- Enjoy genuine work-life separation with a 10 days on, 4 days off roster - allowing you to fully disconnect and pursue personal interests during your regular extended breaks.
- 3-year island posting (option to extend) based on Te Motutapu-a-Taikehu.
Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Turoa
The Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and restore nature across Aotearoa. When nature thrives, we all thrive.
He angitutanga | About the role
Your Island Paradise Awaits
The position will be focussed on:
- Managing visitor facilities, walking tracks, amenity areas and a campground
- Overseeing water/sewage systems and public amenities
- Supervising volunteers and coordinating contractors
- Support the work of partners Ngai Tai ki Tamaki and volunteer groups on island
Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience
If you have some of following, we are keen to hear from you:
- An understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi principles.
- Experience living and working on an island or other relatively remote location.
- Ability to work 10 days on 4 days off
- Interpersonal skills for dealing with visitors.
- Practical skills including mowing and scrub baring; basic building and infrastructure skills
- Self-motivation and the ability to work unsupervised.
- Growsafe and/or weed control experience.
- Willingness to work with community groups.
- Excellent planning, administration and organisational skills.
- Self-motivated, flexible approach, self-aware and highly motivated.
- Proficient in the use of a wide variety of computer software programmes; e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel.
- A reasonable level of fitness.
- Current full NZ driver licence, LUV and tractor sign off
If you're ready to trade your daily commute for island living and want to make a real difference in protecting Aotearoa's natural and cultural heritage, we want to hear from you.
Nga ahuatanga kei a matou | 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.
Tono inaianei | 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 throughout the recruitment process, please do let us know.
The salary range for this position is $60,314 to $75,603 with the starting salary of the successful applicant being 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.
Depending on the volume of applications received, we may close this advertisement early, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Due to high volumes, we are not engaging with recruitment agencies for this role.
Ra katinga | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Tuesday 1 July 2025
Me he patai ano | For further enquiries, contact Leona White, Supverisor, lewhite@doc.govt.nz
Taupanga | Job reference: DOC/1867479