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.
Visit the DOC Careers Portal to set up email or text alerts for roles that interest you.
Our summer seasonal roles are categorised into three groups:
Contribute to the amazing suite of recreation and tourism assets we have across Aotearoa, New Zealand. These assets include huts, campgrounds, tracks, bridges, and spectacular viewpoints at some of our most iconic sites.
Put your skills into action across backcountry, pest control, trapping, weeding, and handling some of our taonga bird species such as yellow-eyed penguin/hoiho, oystercatcher/tōrea pango and kiwi. Join the team to restore and protect natural ecosystems and native species.
Put your knowledge and passion for conservation into action by connecting people to nature, building positive partnerships with local iwi, hapū and whānau, and advocating for conservation.
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.