Ranger Visitor Centre (Buller)

• Permanent opportunity in one of Aotearoa's most beautiful locations, Paparoa National Park!
• If you enjoy beautiful beaches, palm trees, great walks, mountain bike tracks, surfing, caving, climbing, and the great outdoors then this is the place for you (or something similar)
• The salary range for this position is $58,816 to $66,578

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.

Ko ta Te Papa Atawhai he tiaki, he whakarauora ano hoki i te taiao puta noa i Aotearoa. He oranga taiao, he oranga tangata.

DOC's visitor centres are the gateway to public conservation land, providing visitors with information and access to experiences that will last a lifetime. Be part of bringing New Zealand's recreation, historic and natural heritage to life for every visitor who visits Buller District!

Mo te turanga | About the role

As a Visitor Centre Ranger at the Paparoa National Park Visitor Centre, you will be part of a great team focused on delivering outstanding customer service.

Your role primarily involves ensuring an excellent visitor experience is provided for all domestic and international visitors; through:

• Ensuring visitors have a safe and knowledgeable time in the outdoors
• Providing visitors with up-to-date information about recreational opportunities locally and throughout the country.
• Informing visitors of local conservation projects, condition of tracks and huts and matching their skills and experiences to appropriate opportunities available.
• Promoting and selling conservation merchandise.
• Helping public to book great walks, hut accommodation, and campsites.
• Ensuring branding opportunities are maximised and national campaigns are promoted e.g. Conservation Week, Volunteer week
• Ensuring storytelling and interpretation are concise, truly functional, relevant and up to date.
• Supporting hunters to be able to manage their permits and hunting experience
• Supporting our field teams with safety procedures and other conservation work.

Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience

The ideal applicant will have:

• An enthusiastic and active interest in outdoor pursuits and conservation
• An understanding of recreation and tourism opportunities and knowledge of conservation or recreational activities available in the West Coast region
• Experience and demonstrated competence in customer service, computer skills, sales and retail
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to maintain high standards while working under pressure
• A current drivers licence

Desirable:

• A current First Aid certificate, if you don't have one, the successful candidate will have training provided.

He aha nga painga mou? | 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.

We offer shared rental accommodation; this can be arranged for you should you not have any. You will be required to have your own vehicle to access the nearest towns after work hours, as Punakaiki is a 45-minute drive from Greymouth and Westport.

Tonoa 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 $58,816 to $66,578 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.

Due to high volumes, we are not engaging with recruitment agencies for this role.

Ra whakakapi | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Sunday 3rd August 2025. Depending on the volume of applications received, we may close this advertisement early, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Me he patai ano, whakapa mai | For further enquiries, contact Carissa Hay Recruitment Advisor [email protected]

Te tohutoro turanga | Job reference: DOC/1874171