Biosecurity Field Officer
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Job Location:
Hastings - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
29-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The opportunity / He angitūtanga:
National Invasive Ant Surveillance (NIAS) Programme
AsureQualitys Biosecurity team are looking for people in the Napier/Hastings region to help deliver services that protect New Zealand against exotic pests and disease incursions.
Dates of work: Starting 5th January 2026 (likely work for 2-3 months) with a 1 day training to be provided mid December 2025.
Pay: $26.24 per hour 8% holiday pay
Location: Napier/Hastings
This casual roles will involve varying hours. This means the hours could be anything from 0 to 40 hours per week. Can only be worked during daylight hours as these roles involve working outdoors.
In this role you will
- Deliver biosecurity surveillance & response field services for the National Invasive Ant Surveillance programme (NIAS).
- Work in a team of 2 to undertake site inspections trapping/surveillance work data recording and sample handling looking for exotic ants at high-risk sites such as seaports airports & transitional facilities.
- Potentially help out other Biosecurity teams with Fruit Fly Surveillance
- Respect mātauranga (understanding) Māori and local tikanga (culture) and encourage their practice in our roles
About you / He kōrero mōu:
To be considered for this role you will
- Be physically fit and able to walk for long periods of time.
- Able to commit to work hours at short notice (we often give 1-7 days notice for upcoming work hours due to the nature of the work).
- Good verbal & written communication skills.
- Able to use phone apps and computer technology.
- Respect for Te Reo me ona tikanga Maori and other cultures.
- Can-do attitude and a great work ethic.
- Previous experience in Biosecurity is highly desirable but not essential.
- A full clean New Zealand drivers licence is desired but not essential.
Join us and play a hands-on role in protecting Aotearoas unique environment from invasive species. Your work will directly help safeguard our biodiversity communities and primary industries.
Be part of a passionate team making a real difference as Kaitiaki Kai guardians of our land and food.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Casual
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About UsEveryday our experienced team of 1800+ people work alongside farmers, producers, and others throughout the food supply chain to help them uphold what Aotearoa stands for in food - a higher standard of quality and safety.We are passionate about our shared role as Kaitiaki Kai, ... View more
