Note: This is an extended transcript. It includes spoken dialogue, meaningful sound cues, and relevant visual information to support people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or using screen readers.

[Soft, atmospheric music begins]

[Visuals: Wide shots of Aotearoa New Zealand’s natural landscapes, including forests, mountains, rivers and coastline]

Opening karakia

Narrator (spoken in te reo Māori, calm and reflective):

Kia kotahi mai ki te ao nei.

(Be as one with the universe.)

[Visuals: Aerial view of mountain ranges beneath moving clouds]

Kia kotahi mai ki te whenua nei.

(Be as one with the Mother Earth.)

[Visuals: Close-up shots of forest floor, native plants and soil]

Kia kotahi mai ki te wai e rere nei.

(Flow as one with the sacred waters.)

[Visuals: Beaches, flowing rivers and cascading water]

Kia kotahi mai ki te hauora.

(Breathe as one with the sacred winds.)

[Visuals: Time lapse footage of clouds flowing over mountains]

Mānawatia te ao tūroa.

(A time for renewal of purpose with the natural world.)

[Visuals: Young branches and new growth vegatation]

Kia ū, kia mau, kia ita.

(Be firm, be committed, be steadfast.)

Tiaki mai – tiaki atu.

(Unity, clarity and shared purpose.)

Haumi e, hui e, tiakitanga e!

(I commit!)

[Visuals: Moving wide shots of various landscapes]

[Music continues, shifting to a steady and uplifting tone]

DOC values and purpose

Narrator (spoken in English):

Every day, we work to protect and restore the things that make Aotearoa unique.

[Visuals: DOC staff working in forests, on tracks and in marine environments]

Our mahi is not always easy, but it’s meaningful, and that’s what makes it worth it.

[Visuals: Staff navigating rugged terrain and carrying out conservation tasks]

Our values aren’t just words on a page. They shape how we work together.

[Visuals: On-screen text highlights DOC values as they are spoken]

Integrity. We keep things honest and do what’s right, even when it’s tough. Trust matters here.

[Visuals: Staff supporting each other and making careful decisions]

Connect. We know we’re stronger together. Collaboration isn’t just a buzzword. It’s how we get things done, for nature and for each other.

[Visuals: Teams working together and sharing knowledge]

Empower. We back each other. When one person succeeds, we all do.

[Visuals: A staff member mentoring or supporting a colleague]

Achieve. We stay focused on what really matters. Every win counts, big or small. And we take pride in doing the right work, not just the easy work.

[Visuals: DOC staff member craddles a kiwi, staff working in rugged terrain]

Staff experiences

DOC staff member:

Throughout my primary and high school years, I was always adventuring into the backcountry. Knowing that the work that I do now helps others enjoy and see firsthand native flora and fauna flourish is why I thrive in the DOC environment.

[Visuals: Staff member stands on a river bank and talks to the camera]

DOC staff member:

I see great examples every day of DOC staff sharing their knowledge to empower each other. Our employee-led networks are a great example of that. People go above and beyond to share their understanding, helping staff be the best they can be for conservation and for themselves.

[Visuals: Staff member in bush setting, speaking to camera, interspersed with group discussions, workshops and shared learning]

DOC staff member:

I’m a people person, and I like to get to know individuals beyond their role title. We spend around 40 or more hours at work, and it’s important to make work energising and fun. One way to do that is by connecting with people.

[Visuals: Staff member talking to camera]

Closing invitation

Narrator (spoken in English):

If you want a role where you can make a real difference, for nature, for Aotearoa New Zealand, and for future generations, this is your chance.

Join us.

Help nature thrive, and find your own path along the way.

Narrator (spoken in te reo Māori):

Haere mai.

(Come and join us.)

Find your way to us today.

[Music fades out]