Volunteer in Auckland

Introduction

Get involved with DOC volunteer activities in the Auckland region.

If you're unable to find a suitable activity with DOC, there are lots of other people doing great conservation work – get more information.

Rangitoto-Motutapu volunteers

Rangitoto-Motutapu volunteers

This volunteer opportunity is a 4-day long weekend Friday to Monday.

Motuora 5-day volunteer programme

Motuora 5-day volunteer programme

Applications are invited for Monday–Friday volunteering to support the Motuora ranger.

Tiritiri Matangi Island 7-day general maintenance

Tiritiri Matangi Island 7-day general maintenance

Get involved on Tiritiri Matangi.

Kawau Island – 5-day volunteer programme

Kawau Island – 5-day volunteer programme

Help with maintenance of the Kawau Island Historic Reserve and the exterior of Mansion House.

Kawau Island – Mansion House Gardening Club

Kawau Island – Mansion House Gardening Club

Join a group of dedicated volunteers and work in the gardens at Mansion House for a day.

Te Hauturu-o-Toi/Little Barrier Island volunteering

Te Hauturu-o-Toi/Little Barrier Island volunteering

Get involved with maintenance or weeding on Te Hauturu-o-Toi/Little Barrier Island.

Camp host on Aotea/Great Barrier Island

Camp host on Aotea/Great Barrier Island

Applications for the 2024/2025 season are now closed.

Motuihe island volunteering

Motuihe island volunteering

DOC led volunteering is 5-days. We also encourage you to look at opportunities with Motuihe Trust.

Wildlife Response Squad volunteers

Wildlife Response Squad volunteers

Wildlife Response Squad volunteers will support DOC rangers by responding to call-outs from the public about distressed wildlife around Auckland Mainland. Applications will open April/May 2025.