Biosecurity Field Officer
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Job Location:
Wellington - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
23 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The opportunity / He angitūtanga:
National Invasive Ant Surveillance (NIAS) Programme
AsureQualitys Biosecurity team are looking for two people in the Wellington 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 one day training to be provided mid December 2025.
Pay: $26.24 per hour 8% holiday pay
Location: Working in the Wellington region - Your day will start at our Lab based in Lower Hutt.
These 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 Pest plant control and Ecological restoration programmes.
- 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 Company
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
