Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Tūroa
Join us in protecting and revitalising the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park, New Zealand’s first marine park and only national park of the sea. Covering 1.4 million hectares, it’s more than 20 times the size of Lake Taupō and includes the Waitematā Harbour, Gulf Islands, Firth of Thames, and the east coast of the Coromandel Peninsula. Renowned as the seabird capital of the world and a vital whale superhighway, this marine park is intensively used and located right on the doorstep of our most populated city. Find out more.
The Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Act established 19 new marine protection areas to enhance the Gulf’s marine health, along with 6 existing marine reserves. This bespoke legislation is the biggest marine protection in a generation and is part of the broader Revitalising the Gulf programme.
Mō te tūranga | About the role
As a Marine Protection Ranger, your role has a strong focus on compliance and advocacy. You will have a current scientific diving qualification and experience undertaking various scientific methods. Experience boating and skippering will be advantageous year-round. You will be committed and excited to undertake compliance and advocacy. You will have a passion and an understanding of the marine environment.
The position will be focussed on:
These roles require travel, so flexibility is essential to work away from home for several days when needed. Rosters operate on a rotational basis to ensure coverage 7 days a week.
This is a fulltime, fixed term opportunity through to April 2027 and can be based out of Devonport, Auckland CBD or Warkworth.
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Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
Key interpersonal skills we’re looking for include:
If you have some of following, we are keen to hear from you:
Desirable skills:
If you’re ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to the revitalisation of the Hauraki Gulf, we want to hear from you!
Join us in making a difference for our marine environment and the communities and species that depend on it.
He aha ngā pāinga mōu? | What’s in it for you?
DOC is committed to a culture where everyone can participate, thrive, and grow. We’re driven by our values and behaviours, and are working towards being an organisation that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive by default.
Tonoa inaiānei | Apply now
Apply online with your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and motivation. We’re unable to accept emailed applications or provide feedback to applicants not shortlisted.
If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, let us know and we’ll try to accommodate.
Salary: $69,429 - $88,181, depending on skills and experience.
Eligibility: You must hold a valid NZ work visa that covers the duration of employment.
Please note, we are not engaging with recruitment agencies for this role.
Rā whakakapi | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Wednesday 14th October. This advert may close early, so please apply promptly
Me he pātai anō, whakapā mai | For further enquiries, please contact Kylie Yallop, Principal Ranger, [email protected] z
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The Department of Conservation is a New Zealand government department responsible for managing and protecting the country's natural and historic heritage.