Park Ranger East Harbour

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Park Ranger to join our dedicated and innovative Eastern Parks team, providing high quality public spaces to regional residents and visitors.
This permanent role is based at our East Harbour Regional Park in Eastbourne and our Upper Hutt office.The Greater Wellington Parks team is entering a new era, with large scale transition of currently grazed land to native vegetation, increasing recreational opportunities and passionate community engagement across the network.
Building on a strong base, our innovative and dedicated Park Ranger team is at the forefront of providing high quality public spaces to regional residents and visitors.East Harbour Regional Park offers a spectacular range of landscapes to visitors, from wetlands to coastal environments or deep forest.
Whether you like walking, tramping, picnicking, horse riding, or seeking stunning scenery, this park offers it all.About the role:As Park Ranger - East Harbour you will report to the Team Leader, Eastern Parks and be part of the Eastern Ranger team, comprising Kaitoke Regional Park, Akatarawa Forest, Pakuratahi Forest and Wainuiomata Regional Park.
You'll work across the three sections of East Harbour Regional Park, which include the Northern Forest (Butterfly Creek), Parangarahu Lakes and Baring Head.You'll be keen to work in a fast-paced environment while playing a leading role in providing outstanding visitors' experiences.
You'll have responsibility for the on-park delivery of infrastructure and administration (including licenses and concessions), working with Mana Whenua, managing access, compliance, and stakeholder relationships.
You will also have a key role in implementing the actions of Toitu te whenua, the parks network plan.There is a requirement to work on a roster basis which will include some weekends and public holidays.Skills and experience required:Two years' experience working in a park's role, ideally as a park rangerA sound understanding of managing amenity infrastructure in natural and park settings.Very strong relationship building skills, collaborating with others to find solutions, in an often changing and complex operating environmentClear and confident communication, across a variety of methods and to diverse audiencesA full and current driver's license, preferably with 4x4 training and experience.Experience with compliance, enforcement and regulatory processesExperience with managing volunteers and contractorsExperience with office management, including proficiency with Microsoft officeWhat we offer:Work to suit your life and whanau with our flexible working policy.We'll encourage you to grow and prosper with a range of learning and development opportunities, internal secondments and career progression.Your wellbeing is our priority - we'll provide medical and trauma insurance, support through our employee assistance programme, including Rongoa Maori partner providers, generous annual and sick leave, along with Tangihanga leave and support.We want you to have a sense of belonging, where you can reflect your personal and cultural identity in the way that you work.Social clubs, staff networks and a friendly and inclusive culture.Great working environments across our beautiful region.Come help treasure and grow our rohe togetherOur rohe and its lands, waterways, animals, plants and people can only grow stronger if they are nurtured.To join our team is to step up and commit to playing an active part in this important mahi.
That means restoring nature, connecting people and places, reducing environmental impacts, and helping this rohe and its people prosper.We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and support mana whenua as Kaitiaki.
We're also part of a collective movement alongside our community members whose hopes for the future of this region are just as high as your own.Our efforts across environmental management, public transport, flood protection, regional parks and water supply are interconnected and integral to treasuring our rohe and growing our future.How to apply:Greater Wellington is proud to be a member of Diversity Works.
We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive, flexible, and supportive workplace.
We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and welcome the unique talent and experience you will bring to our team.We are passionate about ensuring our recruitment processes are fair and equitable.
Please let us know if you have any accessibility needs or adjustments that need to be made so we can offer a recruitment process that is more accessible to you.Click on the Apply link to view the job description and to apply for the role with a cover letter and CV.
All applicants will be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in New Zealand.For further information, please contact please contact Jeremy Paterson 027 4430 362.Applications close: 5.00pm, Monday 30 June 2025.
However, we will be shortlisting applications as they come in and will interview as soon as possible to secure the right person.The remuneration for this position, inclusive of all benefits, is $74,560 to $111,840, with a midpoint of $93,200.
In addition, a Park Rangers allowance of $10,061 (gross) per annum will be paid to compensate for work that is required outside of the core rostered hours.
Starting remuneration will depend on the skills and experience of the successful applicant.Agency applications won't be considered at this time.
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