Conservation Team Lead - Ranger Program

The Department of Conservation (DOC) seeks a dedicated supervisor to lead a seasonal ranger team for the New Zealand Fairy Tern program at a rural site near Auckland. The role runs Sep 2026–Mar 2027 and involves guiding nine temporary and four permanent Rangers through the summer nesting season, providing leadership, training, and support to deliver essential conservation work.

Success requires strong leadership, field safety awareness, and the ability to coordinate with staff, iwi groups, and