We have up to six seasonal vacancies available to join our team in Whangarei.  These are temporary positions for approximately six months between September 2018 and February 2019 for up to five team members and one team leader.  The team leader will be selected from the applicants based on team fit and suitability to undertake the role.

The Department is continuing to improve its portfolio, project and programme (P3) management to support leaders within the organisation to identify, prioritise and deliver work. We are looking for an energetic skilled person who is passionate about leading P3 improvement.

Calling all administration superstars! We need your help to keep things humming and to make sure our teams are well supported in carrying out conservation work on the ground.  You'll be part of a wider regional administration team who are vital to the operation of our organisation.

Are you someone who is passionate about conservation and enjoy working in the great outdoors?  Do you want to make a difference in protecting New Zealand's natural heritage? Well then…

Are you someone who loves the backcountry, enjoys recreation opportunities in the wilderness and/or on the ocean, and living in a small dynamic community?  Do you have lots of practical skills and enjoy working as part of a team? If yes then this job is definitely for you.

An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic individual to join a fun, friendly, dedicated team working on delivering the Department of Conservation's marine conservation goals.

We seek a highly motivated and suitably experienced person to join our busy and varied Wellington reception.

Nau mai, haere mai ki Hauraki

Are you someone who loves the outdoors, relishes doing a different job every day, enjoys working with people, has a passion for conservation and has practical skills?  Do you want to see visitors to the Far North have outstanding, world class experiences?  If yes, then this job is for you.  

Are you experienced at providing administrative support to Managers in a large organisation?

Are you passionate about playing a role in the protection of the world's threatened species?

This is a great opportunity for someone wanting a 30 hour a week role at the Department of Conservation in Hamilton!

We are looking for an enthusiastic, energetic, creative and organised Communications Advisor to join DOC's National Media Communications team. This role will be based in Hamilton.

Do you have excellent graphic design and customer service skills? Are you passionate about using your skills to help people connect with our conservation story – protecting, conserving and celebrating our nature. Do you put the end user at the heart of everything you design?

Do you have technical knowledge and skills in species conservation and ecosystem management, and inquisitive mind and an ability to Business Plan in a complex environment?

Do you want to live and work on New Zealand's premier island Nature Reserve?

Weedbusters is a weeds awareness and education programme that aims to protect New Zealand's environment from the increasing weed problem.  Pest animals and plants (weeds) are the greatest threat to New Zealand's biodiversity. We are seeking an enthusiastic and resourceful individual who can work well as part of a team and/or unsupervised to join our Hokitika/Greymouth teams for a fixed term period of 18 months.

An exciting and challenging position is currently available within the Buller District for an experienced Ranger to lead the team in Karamea.

The Department is blessed with more than 72,000 recreation, historic and infrastructure assets with a replacement value of over a billion dollars – everything from huts and other buildings, signage and interpretation, roads, tracks and walkways, bridges and structures, to campgrounds and toilets!  

The Rotorua/Tauranga District is within the Central North Island Region. The district's two main offices are in Tauranga and Rotorua, where this position is based. The district includes; the beautiful geothermal Rotorua Lakes, the Kaimai-Mamaku Conservation Area, and coastal Western Bay of Plenty.