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Jobs at DOC

Current vacancies

DOC rangers Deborah Carden and Robin Reid restoring the Millerton Bath House Boiler, West Coast.

Find out about permanent, temporary and casual employment opportunities available at DOC.

How to apply

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Download a copy of our job application form and read tips on how to apply for a job at DOC.

Recruitment policy

Simon Childerhouse with a Hooker's sea lion pup, Enderby Island, Auckland Islands. Image: Bruce Dix.

DOC is committed to a recruitment, selection and appointment process that ensures staff are appointed in a fair and open manner.

International staff exchanges

Catharine Byrne, UK barrister on 6 month secondment to DOC.

As part of DOC’s international outreach, formal staff exchange programmes have been negotiated.

Qualifications

Doing research. Photo: Bruce Gabities.

Learn about some of the qualifications that can help you get a job at DOC.

Conservation Corps

Fence construction by Conservation Corps volunteer. Photo: Christ Ferkins.

New Zealand Conservation Corps is an excellent programme run by the Ministry of Youth Development to train young people in conservation.

Highlights:

Volunteer programme

Learn about our conservation volunteer programmes and how you can get involved.

Training

DOC has a mix of online and field based courses that are open to the public, start one now.

Find out more

Publications about DOC

Conservation management strategies and plans

National Park management plans

Policies and plans

New Zealand Government Jobs Online

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Career Services

Ministry of Youth Development

Volunteer programme Find out how you can get involved in volunteer activities in your region.

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