Combine you passion for people leadership, operations delivery, and conservationUnique opportunity to live, work & make your mark in a spectacular national parkInfluential role, helping set the direction of Aoraki as we evolvePermanent role, based in Aoraki/ Mount Cook, Salary range $93,656 - $118,510 Lead people, infrastructure, and conservation outcomes in one of Current Zealand's most iconic locations - Aoraki/ Mount Cook Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Tūroa Mó te tūranga |

About the role

Aoraki/Mount Cook is home to some of New Zealand’s most significant natural landscapes and attracts visitors from around the world. Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Principal Ranger is a key leadership role responsible for leading teams, delivering priority work programmes, managing critical village infrastructure and contributing to the long-term success of this unique place.

The position will be focussed on:

- Managing budgets, financial performance, risks and operational delivery, monitoring outcomes and ensuring resources are used effectively to achieve conservation and service delivery objectives.
- Planning and delivering work programmes, ensuring resources are used effectively and work is completed safely, on time and within budget.
- Leading and developing a high-performing team, including recruitment, onboarding and coaching.
- Leading the management of critical infrastructure, assets and essential services at Aoraki / Mount Cook Village, including drinking water, wastewater, roading and waste management, ensuring compliance, service levels and operational performance support the needs of visitors, the community and concessionaires.




- Being part of the District Leadership Team and contributing to decisions around resources and priorities.
- Building productive relationships with iwi, stakeholders, community partners and other teams across DOC.

Accommodation may be available if required - unfortunately we cannot accommodate pets within the National Park.

Ngō pūkenga me ī wheako | Skills and experience

- Strong financial, budget and resource management skills
- Experience in strategic planning, project delivery and contract management
- Experience managing local body infrastructure such as water, roading and waste management (desirable)
- Comfortable in operational field delivery in a field-based environment
- An experienced people leader who is skilled at empowering, motivating, and creating a positive team culture
- A strong and proactive communicator and collaborator, with the ability to build effective relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with whānau, hapū and iwi, as well as communities, businesses and other partners

He aha ī ā-pāngā 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.

Salary: $93,656 - $118,510, 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 2nd September. This advert may close early, so please apply promptly

For further enquiries, please contact Leeza Young, Senior Recruitment Advisor, [email protected]

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📌 Principal Ranger (Local Body) | Tūtei Mātāmua (Ashburton)
🏢 New Zealand Government
📍 Ashburton