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The positions focus on maintaining tracks, huts, and visitor amenities across both front country and backcountry sites, while supporting visitor safety and conservation outcomes. You will work across a range of iconic locations, contributing to the upkeep and management of high-use visitor areas. The position will be focussed on:\nMaintain front-country amenities and tracks \nUndertake backcountry track and hut maintenance \nProvide visitor information and support visitor safety \nComplete work reports and timesheets using mobile applications \nMonitor and manage risks in high-use visitor areas \nSupport emergency response and decision-making when required \nContribute to the upkeep of key sites including huts and campgrounds including toilet cleaning \nClick here for Role Description\nNgā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience\nYou will be versatile and resilient and able to tackle a variety of mahi. If you have the following attributes, we are keen to hear from you:\nFull drivers' licence, ideally with the ability to manoeuvre a trailer \nStrong practical, hands-on skills for field-based work \nExperience and NZQA qualifications with use of chainsaws, weed eaters, scrub bars and 4WDS. \nStrong health and safety focus \nHigh level of physical fitness for fieldwork in remote environments \nGood people skills with an ability to work as part of a team and independently. \nTech savvy skills with the ability to use computer databases and mobile applications \nCurrent First Aid certificate \nEven if you don’t tick all the boxes but believe your skills and experience closely align, then we still encourage you to submit an application.\nMō te tīma | About the team/Location\nThe South Westland Operations team consists of approximately 36 staff working across heritage and visitor, biodiversity, and community programmes. The Heritage and Visitor team includes 13 permanent staff across multiple sites, supported by seasonal staff during peak periods.\nThe district spans a large and diverse area from Haast Pass to the Waitaha River, including significant parts of the Te Wāhipounamu World Heritage Area. Key locations include Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers, Lake Matheson, Ship Creek, and the Copland Valley.\nHaast is a small, remote township surrounded by rainforest, rivers, beaches, and wetlands, and is a gateway to both Mount Aspiring National Park and Westland Tai Poutini National Park. With a population of approximately 100 people, this number rises in the busier summer months. A vehicle is highly recommended; essentially no public transport is available. It is a 2-hour drive from Haast to Wānaka. The town is serviced by the Intercity bus which goes north to Greymouth and south to Queenstown daily. It provides both a passenger and limited freight service.\nThere are several weekday courier services. Haast has all the services necessary such as medical centre, small grocery store, community hall facilities, church services. For day-to-day living, and for airport access it is four hours to Hokitika, or two and a half hours to Queenstown.\nHe aha ngā pāinga mōu? | What’s in it for you?\nDOC 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. Want to know more?\nTonoa inaiānei | Apply now\nApply online with your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and motivation. We’re unable to accept emailed applications or provide feedback to applicants not shortlisted.\nIf you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, let us know and we’ll try to accommodate.\nSalary: $62,192-$67,446 depending on skills and experience.\nEligibility: You must hold a valid NZ work visa that covers the duration of employment.\nRā whakakapi | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Wednesday 21 October 2026. 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