About our seasonal jobs

Each year we have a variety of fixed term roles for the summer season which start from September through to May. The roles are typically from a minimum of 4 months to 6 months.

Jobs will be advertised in three intakes.

You can apply for any roles that interest you. 

Intake dates

• Intake 1: Monday 14 July – Sunday 27 July – closed
• Intake 2: Monday 4 August – Sunday 17 August – closed
• Intake 3: Monday 8 September – Sunday 21 September – closed

Roles 

Our summer seasonal roles are categorised into three groups:

• Heritage and visitors, including hut and campground rangers
• Biodiversity
• Community and visitor centres

Heritage and visitors

Be part of something extraordinary. Help care for New Zealand's network of outdoor adventures – from remote huts and pristine campgrounds to extraordinary walking tracks, bridges, and jaw-dropping viewpoints at our most iconic destinations across Aotearoa.

Biodiversity

Get your hands dirty protecting New Zealand's natural treasures. Dive into back-country work, tackle pest control, trapping, weeding missions, restore vital habitats, and work up close with some of our taonga species such as yellow-eyed penguin/hoiho, oystercatcher/tōrea pango, and our beloved kiwi. Join a passionate team dedicated to safeguarding our ecosystems and native wildlife for future generations.

Community and visitor centre

Make this summer count by combining your passion for the outdoors, help visitors discover the wonder of New Zealand's conservation areas. Build building strong partnerships with local iwi, hapū and whānau. Make a real difference for visitors, conservation, and the future.

Contact

For more information on our recruitment process feel free to explore Our recruitment process: Jobs at DOC.

If you have any questions, contact seasonaljobs@doc.govt.nz.