Operations
Taiao Ranger

Ka ora ai te Raukūmara, ka ora ai te iwi, ka ora ai te iwi, ka ora ai te Raukūmara

Raukūmara Pae Maunga is an iwi-led restoration project by Te Whānau a Apanui and Ngāti Porou, dedicated to the protection and revitalisation of the Raukūmara range - the largest remaining ngahere in the North Island that stretches from maunga to moana.

This initiative focuses on significantly reducing deer and goat populations while working towards the eradication of rats, possums and mustelids. However, Raukūmara Pae Maunga is more than just a restoration project. This is the journey of uniting our people, to restore balance not only to our whenua, but to our whānau and our hapu, reaffirming our identity and responsibilities as kaitiaki.

Operations Taiao Rangers x2 (Te Kaha and Ruatoria based)

We are seeking two Operations Taiao Rangers based in Ruatoria and Te Kaha. These are full time roles which offer unique opportunity to work in one of the most significant native ngahere in the country. This mahi combines hands on conservation work and community engagement.

As part of our dedicated team, you'll play a key role implementing pest control measures, supporting threatened species programmes and strengthening the connection between our people and te ao taiao.

If you are passionate about conservation, skilled in fieldwork and committed to working alongside iwi and communties to protect and restore our whenua and taonga, we would love to hear from you.

In our Operations team, a diverse range of skills is needed:

Familiarity with being in the bush
Experience in pest animal control operations and taonga species protection
Positive attitude to learning and working with others
Good work ethic
Connected to community, whānau, hapū and our Pae Maunga values
Living out at place
Fit and able to work in tough terrain, including overnight camping and spending multiple days in the bush
Experience in data collection
Navigational experience
A full New Zealand Driver Licence
Ability to plan and deliver on taskings

Role Description

Tono ināianei | Apply now

Provide a CV and cover letter highlighting your relevant skills and experience for this role.

Applications can be submitted online to the following:

Raukumararecruitment@doc.govt.nz

For further information please contact:

Clarke Koopu (Apanui): ckoopu@doc.govt.nz

Wattie Goldsmith (Ngāti Porou): wgoldsmith@doc.govt.nz

Closing Date: 3rd March, 2025 11:59pm