Volunteer hut warden Ōrongorongo Valley
Help keep our huts tidy and visitors happy, over the Easter school holidays.
What to expect
You need to be able to commit to doing two 5-day shifts over the Easter holidays.
Training
Full training will be provided approximately three days before you start. The role will consist of visiting six DOC huts and keeping them clean and resupplied for visitors. You'll also talk to day and overnight visitors and answer any questions they have, as well as check bookings.
- Fitness required: A medium level of fitness is required.
- Skills required: Training will be provided for the role but experience tramping and staying in huts New Zealand, and customer service experience, would be beneficial.
- Transport: You need your own transport to get to and from the Catchpool road end. From there it is a 1.5 hr walk to the hut.
What to bring
- Food: Volunteers need to provide their own food.
- Gear: Find out what to bring. A full gear list will be provided when your volunteering opportunity is confirmed. Any safety gear and all tools will be supplied.
How to apply
- Email: pcox@doc.govt.nz with information about any relevant experience, and be sure to include your contact details and availability.
- Subject line: Ōrongorongo Valley hut warden volunteer.
Safety checks
Everyone who applies for this position is subject to a DOC safety check and Ministry of Justice criminal record check. Information about these checks will be provided after you apply.
What happens after you apply
- All applications will be shortlisted by matching to role availability.
- We’ll send the shortlisted applicants the safety check form for you to complete.
- We’ll contact you about an interview time – the interview will be with a DOC staff member and it’s also an opportunity for you to ask questions about the role.
- We’ll talk to your referees.
- We’ll request a Ministry of Justice criminal record check – this takes around three days.
- DOC staff will assess all the material provided and decide on suitability.
- Once approved we will work with you to find dates that suit you and complete your induction.
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