Ngati Hei ki Wharekaho

Current Vacancies

Ngāti Hei & DOC Ranger Intern

Fixed-term, full-time, 18 month contract

This intern role is designed for a Ngāti Hei rangitahi who is keen to kick start their marine career. You will shadow our highly skilled and competent marine protection rangers as you learn the ropes. You will start your diving qualifications and skipper qualifications and at the very least, emerge from this fixed term position with experience on the boats as crew, Open Water Diving certification and your Boatmasters. For the right person, further qualifications are possible.

Applications close 5pm Sunday 15th February 2026.

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A coastal restoration scene along a Wharekaho-inspired shoreline, depicted without people. Newly planted native seedlings—pohutukawa, harakeke, and grasses—are carefully spaced along a gently sloping dune, supported by small wooden stakes and biodegradable guards. The sand is pale and fine, dotted with footprints that stop just outside the frame. In the background, the ocean glows soft teal under a bright but slightly diffused sky, with low headlands framing the bay. Late-afternoon natural light casts warm highlights on the young plants and subtle shadows behind each guard. Captured from a low angle, one seedling stands in sharp focus in the foreground while the beach and sea blur into a soft bokeh, creating a hopeful, forward-looking mood that reflects environmental kaitiakitanga and community-focused charitable work.


Working with the Trust

We welcome iwi and non-iwi applicants who share values of cultural preservation, accountability, and community service, offering clear pathways, support, and recognition.

If you wish to explore these possibilities, please use the above submission form.