Ranger Community

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Ranger Community building iwi, volunteer, business, and community partnerships for New Zealand’s Department of Conservation. Supporting conservation initiatives and statutory public-land management across Central Otago.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeWānaka • 🇳🇿 New ZealandMid-LevelSenior💰 NZ$65,590 - NZ$76,589 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong relationship-building and communication skills to engage with iwi, community groups, and stakeholders while coordinating conservation projects. Proficient in managing multiple workstreams and understanding statutory processes related to conservation and resource management.

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Relationship BuildingProject CoordinationStakeholder EngagementResource Management Act KnowledgeNew Zealand Driver Licence

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementDatabase ManagementConservation PlanningField SupportStatutory Land Management

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsProactive ThinkingDecision MakingCollaborationCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid New Zealand Work Visa

Industry Keywords

ConservationCommunity EngagementIwi RelationsPublic Conservation LandCentral Otago Knowledge

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain strong relationships with iwi, community groups, volunteers, businesses, councils, and conservation partners
Support and coordinate community-led conservation projects and initiatives
Identify opportunities to grow conservation through partnerships and collaboration
Provide administrative, liaison, and advocacy support to conservation projects
Engage with local communities to promote conservation and encourage participation
Monitor commercial and private activity on public conservation land
Maintain accurate and up-to-date database information
Provide high-quality input into Resource Management Act planning processes
Provide field support for statutory land management functions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Passion for conservation
Highly organised with excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Proactive thinker able to prioritise work and make sound decisions
Experience managing multiple workstreams and competing priorities
Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders
Full New Zealand driver licence
Comfortable leaving the office to engage with stakeholders, attend meetings, and undertake site visits
Desirable: knowledge of the Central Otago area
Desirable: experience working with iwi, community groups, local authorities, businesses, or conservation organisations
Desirable: experience coordinating community projects, partnerships, or volunteer programmes
Desirable: understanding of statutory or regulatory processes, including Resource Management Act processes and public conservation land management
Must hold a valid New Zealand work visa covering the duration of employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture
Opportunities to participate, thrive, and grow
Adjustments during the recruitment process where needed