Ranger Community (Statutory and Permissions)

• Are you passionate about conservation and connecting with communities?
• Make a difference in your community. Be the voice for conservation.
• Salary Range: $65,590 to $76,589 depending on skills and experience
• Permanent, fulltime position | based in Hauraki

Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Turoa

Mo te turanga | About the role

We're seeking a capable and highly organised Ranger Community to join our Hauraki team. This role supports the coordination and delivery of permissions and statutory work across the district and is well suited to someone who enjoys building strong relationships and is comfortable navigating complex operational settings.

In Hauraki, we work in close partnership with iwi, communities, businesses, agencies, and stakeholders to deliver conservation outcomes across a diverse and complex landscape. You will work closely with internal teams, applicants, iwi, councils, Treaty partners, and other stakeholders to ensure permissions and statutory processes are delivered efficiently and effectively.

With upcoming Treaty settlement implementation, the role will also involve increased engagement and coordination with Treaty partners. This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of conservation, statutory processes, stakeholder relationships, and operational delivery.

The position will be focussed on:

• Coordinating permissions and statutory processes across the district
• Supporting relationship with applicants, iwi, councils, agencies, and stakeholders
• Providing coordination and administrative support for statutory and permissions workflows
• Assisting with concession, permits, and land administration processes
• Preparing clear, accurate, and professional written communication and documentation
• Supporting quality documentation, communication, and record management
• Working collaboratively across operational teams to support conservation outcomes
Contributing to continuous improvement and effective process management

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Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience

If you enjoy working across a variety of tasks, building strong relationships, and supporting well'coordinated statutory and permissions processes, this is the role for you.

If you have some of following, we are keen to hear from you:

• Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong relationship-building skills with a professional approach
• Experience working with iwi, hapu, community groups, schools or local authorities
• Confident written communicator, able to produce clear and accurate documentation
• Outstanding time management skills, including the ability to prioritise and maintain a high level of accuracy while working towards fixed deadlines.
• Well-developed sense of cultural awareness, particularly in Te Ao Maori
• Flexibility to take on other tasks as reasonably required by DOC, with the ability to adapt to changing needs.
• A strong understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its relevance in conservation
• Comfortable engaging with a wide range of stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail and sound judgement
• Adaptable and able to work effectively in evolving environments
• Able to navigate complexity and ambiguity with a calm, practical approach
• Experience in coordination, regulatory, statutory, planning, operational, or stakeholder-focused roles
• A passion for Te Papa Atawhai's Kaupapa is essential as well as an understanding of Maori Tikanga and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
A full New Zealand Drivers Licence

Experience in permissions, statutory processes, local government, planning, conservation, or regulatory environments is an advantage. However, we welcome candidates with transferable skills and a willingness to learn. We are a highly collaborative and supportive team, and team fit is equally important to us as technical capability. We value people who work with honesty, kindness, professionalism, and respect, and who contribute positively to a high-trust team environment.

This is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful conservation outcomes while working across a diverse and interesting range of issues and relationships.

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.

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 during the recruitment process, please let us know.

The salary range for this position is $65,590 to $76,589 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.

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

Ra whakakapi | Applications close at 11:59 pm on 11.59pm Sunday 7th June 2026.

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, please contact Lea Irvine, Principal Ranger Community and Visitors Centre at ***email_hidden***