- Company: New Zealand Government
- Location: Auckland, New Zealand
- Salary: $61,189–$67,446/yr
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New Zealand Government — Auckland, New Zealand
What This Role Involves
Spend your summer working on conservation of New Zealand's rarest endemic breeding bird. This full-time, fixed-term role based in Auckland, Warkworth, or Whangārei from September 2026 - February 2027 is an opportunity to contribute significantly to the preservation and protection of a unique species.
Your Responsibilities
- Conduct fieldwork for monitoring and protecting the New Zealand Fairy Tern (Tara iti)
- Participate in conservation efforts, including habitat management and restoration activities
- Engage with local communities to raise awareness about the importance of bird conservation
- Document observations and findings for reporting purposes
What We're Looking For
- Experience or qualifications in wildlife conservation, ecology, or a related field
- A strong passion for nature and conservation efforts
- Excellent communication skills to engage with the public and collaborate with other organizations
- Able to work independently and as part of a team under challenging conditions
- Valid New Zealand driver's license (due to potential travel within the region)
Working at New Zealand Government
At the New Zealand Government, we are committed to ensuring nature thrives in Aotearoa. Our vision is to see a world where our natural environment is healthy and vibrant for generations to come.
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Working in Auckland, New Zealand
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Auckland is a large metropolitan city in the North Island of New Zealand. It has an urban population of about 1,547,200. It is located in the greater Auckland Region, the area governed by Auckland Council, which includes outlying rural areas and the islands of the Hauraki Gulf, and which has a total population of 1,816,000 as of June 2025. It is the most populous city of New Zealand and the fifth-most populous city in Oceania.
Auckland is a large metropolitan city in the North Island of New Zealand. It has an urban population of about 1,547,200. It is located in the greater Auckland Region, the area governed by Auckland Council, which includes outlying rural areas and the islands of the Hauraki Gulf, and which has a total population of 1,816,000 as of June 2025. It is the most populous city of New Zealand and the fifth-
🇳🇿 Relocation safety for New Zealand: Very Safe — via Warnely, CC BY 4.0
National unemployment rate in New Zealand: 5.1% — via World Bank
GDP per capita in New Zealand: $49,591 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in New Zealand: 2.8% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in New Zealand: 0.5% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in New Zealand: 1,723 — via OECD
Recent seismic activity: 2 earthquakes (M4.5+) within 200km in the last 6 months — largest M4.7 near 100 km ENE of Pauanui, New Zealand. via USGS
Nearby green space: 11 parks within 1.5km — closest is Amey Daldy Park. via OpenStreetMap
Nearest public transit: Halsey Street (station, 256m). via OpenStreetMap
- Elevation 2m (7 ft)
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Traits that fit this role
- Social Orientation
- Intellectual Curiosity
- Dependability
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Typical preparation needed: Job Zone 4: Considerable Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not. — via O*NET
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Salary & compensation
Workers in Life, Physical, & Social Science occupations earn a national median of $74,116 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
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Listing facts
- Role Ranger (Tara iti) (Fixed-Term)
- Employer New Zealand Government
- Location Auckland, New Zealand
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) $61,189–$67,446/yr
- Posted July 28, 2026
- Apply by August 27, 2026
- Country New Zealand
- Overview Full job description on this page (236 words)
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- Provide visitor services, such as explaining regulations, answering visitor requests, needs and complaints, and providing information about the park and surrounding areas.
- Assist with operations of general facilities, such as visitor centers.
- Confer with park staff to determine subjects and schedules for park programs.
- Conduct field trips to point out scientific, historic, and natural features of parks, forests, historic sites, or other attractions.
- Plan and organize public events at the park.
- Prepare and present illustrated lectures and interpretive talks about park features.
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