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You're invited to apply for 1x permanent full-time Park Ranger at Wenderholm Regional Park, Auckland Council, serving the Northern Regional Parks on a 40-hour rotating roster with weekend and holiday availability. You’ll join 21 rangers to promote safe recreation while conserving natural and cultural heritage, engage visitors, coordinate conservation with volunteers and iwi, plan programmes and events, support education, and maintain assets while overseeing contractors. A discounted rental at Atiu Creek may be available. Salary ranges from $65,493 to $77,050, with a flexible inclusive culture. Apply by Monday 13 July; prepare to demonstrate practical park or conservation experience, volunteer and stakeholder engagement, and contractor oversight; review the role description and expect drug testing.

• 1x permanent role with an immediate start based at Wenderholm Regional Park
• Variable roster so must be available on weekends, public holidays and on call
• Hands on work in Auckland's scenic great outdoors

He angitūtanga: The opportunity 

This is 1x permanent full-time opportunity for Park Ranger whose reporting base would be Wenderholm Regional Park and will require you to work across the various Northern Regional Parks.

You would be joining a team of 21x rangers across the Northern Regional Parks.

As a Park Ranger, you will be responsible for enabling safe and enjoyable outdoor recreation and education experiences in regional park settings, while conserving and protecting natural and cultural heritage enviroment. 

This is permanent full-time position with an immediate start that requires working on a 40 hour a weekly rotating roster system, including being available for weekends, public holidays and being on call/stand by.

A house at Atiu Creek may be available for the successful incumbent to rent at a discounted rate, offering a unique lifestyle opportunity in this location.

Day to day tasks you can expect:

• Engage with visitors to promote good park behaviours.
• Coordinate conservation work and manage relationships with volunteers and stakeholders
• Assist in planning and delivering work programmes and events
• Support environmental education initiatives, both formal and informal
• Maintain park assets and contribute to operational upkeep
• Engage with volunteers, iwi, and community groups to foster strong partnerships

You can find the position description here

The renumeration range for this role is $65,493 - $ 77,050 depending on skillset and experience

Te hiranga o tēnei mahi: Why this role matters

You’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference in protecting these regional taonga for future generations, while contributing to the ongoing development of these spaces to reflect the recreational, conservational, and intrinsic values of the people of Tāmaki Makaurau.

Our regional parks are deeply loved and treasured by Aucklanders and visitors alike, welcoming up to 6 million visits each year. These parks showcase the iconic landscapes of the region and are home to many rare and threatened ecosystems and native species. For many, they are places of inspiration and identity—spaces to find tranquillity and connection with nature, or to enjoy active recreation in the bush or on the beach.

Ngā kawenga matua: Key responsibilities

This role involves a diverse mix of hands‑on and people‑focused responsibilities. You will manage and support volunteers and external stakeholders to achieve conservation and recreation outcomes, including overseeing and auditing contractor performance.

The role also involves liaising with visitors across campgrounds and visitor arrival areas, carrying out general park maintenance, and delivering historic site protection programmes to ensure park environments are safe, clean, and welcoming. In addition, you will support the wider ranger team with the maintenance of recreational assets, including walking and mountain bike tracks.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Coordinate conservation work and manage relationships with volunteers and stakeholders
• Overseeing and auditing contractors
• Plant and pest control by maintaining native planting and conducting pest plant control
• Maintain park and recreational assets, including undertaking repairs and overseeing the maintenance of tools and tracks
• Support environmental education initiatives, both formal and informal

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

At Auckland Council, you will join a dynamic, supportive environment where your mahi (work) will directly impact the lives of over 1.7 million Aucklanders. We offer flexible working conditions, a focus on well-being, and a culture of continuous improvement. 

We are proud to be recognised for our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We are accredited by GenderTick, a signatory of the Pride Pledge. These commitments reflect our ongoing efforts to create a workplace where all staff feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. 

Together, we can create a Tāmaki Makaurau we can all be proud of. As part of our organisation, please view a range of our: benefits

Tono Mai: Apply Now!
Application close date: Monday 13th July at midnight

This role is deemed safety sensitive and in line with Auckland Council policy, you will be required to complete pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.  
 

Our employer Kiwisaver contribution is additional to base salary offered.

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process