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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.

Youth Development Programme

Youth Development Programme students reset traps at Sandfly Bay, Dunedin. Photo: Andrew Lonie.

This programme gives young people an opportunity to develop skills and gain experience while working in conservation.

Summer Internship Programme

DOC intern Nicola Carter with supervisor Nicki Fuller. Photo: Lisa Whittle.

Tertiary students with an interest in conservation can gain skills and experience to complement their study.

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Track repairs, conservation volunteer holiday, Milford Sound.

Volunteer

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

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

 

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