Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai

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Application form

Complete this form to apply to be a volunteer hut warden for Packhorse or Ōtamahua Huts.

Privacy disclosure: To process your request or information, we need to collect personal information about you. We'll only use your information for this purpose and we'll follow the principles of the Privacy Act 2020. See our privacy and security statement.

Volunteer activity

Which hut do you want to warden at? Packhorse Hut Otamahua Hut Both huts

Which dates are you available for? Provide specific dates.

Dates 23-26 October 2026 (Labour Weekend) 12-15 November 2026 (Canterbury Anniversary) 4-6 December 2026 19-23 December 2026 (School holidays/Christmas) 29 December 2026 – 3 January 2027 (School holidays) 3-10 January 2027 (School holidays) 10-18 January 2027 (School holidays) 18-21 January 2027 (School holidays - Packhorse Hut only) 21-28 January 2027 (School holidays) 28-31 January 2027 (School holidays) 5-8 February 2027 (Waitangi) 26-30 March 2027 (Easter) 9-11 April 2027 (School holidays) 11-18 April 2027 (School holidays) 18-22 April 2027 (School holidays) 22-26 April 2027 (Anzac) Weekends (Friday-Sunday/Monday inclusive)

Contact details

Full name

Preferred name

Phone

Personal details

Are you older than 18 years of age? Yes No

Are you fluent in English? Yes No

Country of residence

Emergency contact

For international volunteers, add a New Zealand contact if available.

Contact name

Contact phone number

Medical conditions

Do you have any relevant medical conditions?

Do you give consent to have your medical information shared with your nominated emergency contact? Yes No

Fitness

My fitness level Low - I can easily walk up to 2 hours over flat ground Medium - I can comfortably walk with a 5 kg pack up to 4 hours over uneven ground High - I'm capable of walking with a 10 kg pack up to 6 hours over uneven ground Very high - I'm experienced at walking consecutive days with a 10+ kg pack over steep, rough terrain

Licences and certificates

What type of first aid certificate do you have?
Are there any other relevant licences or certificates that you have?

First aid

Others

Relevant skills and experience

Do you have a current DOC Safety Check? Yes No Don't know

Do you have any experience as a DOC hut warden or camp host? Yes No

Do you have experience overnighting in DOC huts? Yes No

Do you have anything you want to add to your application?

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