Ranger - Project Lead, Heritage and Visitors
Core
Lead field-based conservation and visitor infrastructure projects across the lower South Island, including track/hut improvements on Great Walks and heritage asset maintenance.
Role type
Senior Project Lead (Conservation & Infrastructure)
Builds
Visitor infrastructure, heritage structures, and conservation tracks/huts
Domain
Conservation, outdoor recreation, and infrastructure in remote New Zealand
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Project leadership, construction/building background, machinery operation (chainsaws, diggers), team management, remote field work, heritage asset management, stakeholder engagement
Preferred skills
Helicopter/vessel experience, forestry background, trade qualification
Technologies
Chainsaws, diggers
Responsibilities
Lead practical infrastructure and heritage projects from planning to delivery, coordinate resources and work programmes, provide day-to-day leadership for field staff, monitor project timelines and budgets, support conservation initiatives in remote locations
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership