218 biosecurity jobs in New Zealand

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

at Ministry for Primary Industries

Flexible work environment + Relocation Assistance
Birthday/wellness leave + Piritahi leave day! Staff discounts at local retailers
Work with and for the community

Flexible work environment + Relocation Assistance
Birthday/wellness leave + Piritahi leave day! Staff discounts at local retailers
Work with and for the community

Biosecurity Team Leader in Gisborne Tairāwhiti. Lead pest management, drive compliance, protect our environment & mentor a passionate team.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

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Listed fourteen days ago

Biosecurity Compliance Officer

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$74,251 to $104,403 depending on skill

Contribution to the development of sector/team/annual plans for Biosecurity
Work alongside other biosecurity compliance officers, BNZ teams and organisation
Annual Wellness payment

Contribution to the development of sector/team/annual plans for Biosecurity
Work alongside other biosecurity compliance officers, BNZ teams and organisation
Annual Wellness payment

Undertaking biosecurity related investigations focused on possible breaches of the Regulations and Acts

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

14d ago

Listed nine hours ago

Principal Compliance Advisor - Biosecurity

at Otago Regional Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Dunedin Central, Otago

Approx. $101,000 - $119,000

Attractive Employee Benefits
Great People and Culture
Flexible Working Conditions

Attractive Employee Benefits
Great People and Culture
Flexible Working Conditions

If you are keen on providing technical advice and working with the community on biosecurity compliance, then this is the role for you!

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

9h ago

Listed two days ago

Taiao Apprentice – Restoration, Horticulture and Biosecurity

at Porirua City Council

This is a Full time job

Porirua, Wellington

Earn the Living wage in this 4 year apprenticeship

Paid four-year apprenticeship with nationally recognised qualifications
Gain practical skills across horticulture, habitat restoration, & conservation
Support the care and restoration of Porirua’s parks and natural areas

Paid four-year apprenticeship with nationally recognised qualifications
Gain practical skills across horticulture, habitat restoration, & conservation
Support the care and restoration of Porirua’s parks and natural areas

Kickstart your environmental career with a paid apprenticeship restoring Porirua’s natural spaces.

subClassification: Gardening & LandscapingGardening & Landscaping

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

2d ago

Listed three days ago

Penguin Keeper

at International Antarctic Experience Limited

This is a Full time job

$24.50 – $25.50 per hour

Join a close-knit team at one of the most unique guest experience destinations

Join a close-knit team at one of the most unique guest experience destinations

You'll bring experience in animal care or a related field, strong observational skills, a genuine passion for wildlife, and the confidence to present.

subClassification: Veterinary Services & Animal WelfareVeterinary Services & Animal Welfare

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

3d ago

Listed one day ago

Waingake Ngahere Ora - Field Team

Gisborne Central, Gisborne

This is a Full time job

Full time fixed term role until July 2027
Outdoor, hands-on conservation and monitoring work
Birthday/wellness leave + Piritahi leave day + reduced health insurance

Full time fixed term role until July 2027
Outdoor, hands-on conservation and monitoring work
Birthday/wellness leave + Piritahi leave day + reduced health insurance

Restore native ngahere in the Waingake catchment through hands-on fieldwork, trapping, monitoring and weed control. Fixed term to July 2027.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

1d ago

Listed nine days ago

Free Range Farm Assistant

at Bowalley Free Range

This is a Full time job

Herbert, Otago

$25 – $35 per hour

Four-on-four-off roster on a family owned and operated free range farm.

subClassification: Farm LabourFarm Labour

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

9d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Trainee Biosecurity Technician

at Genera Limited

This is a Full time job

Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty

Practical, hands-on work at the Port of Tauranga. Learn a specialist trade with a great team. Full training provided. Opportunity to grow.

subClassification: TechniciansTechnicians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

17d ago

Listed seven days ago

Ecological Restoration Field Crew

at Scrub Ecology Ltd

Immediate start

This is a Full time job

Wainui, Auckland

$27 – $30 per hour

Ongoing training and support.
Industry leading nursery.
Excellent team culture.

Ongoing training and support.
Industry leading nursery.
Excellent team culture.

Hands-on conservation work! Plant natives, control pests, and make a real impact with Scrub Ecology.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

7d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Biosecurity Field Operator

at DOWNER NZ

This is a Contract/Temp job

Cromwell, Otago

Competitive hourly rate & allowances

Fixed-term role until May 2027 with potential extension
Work outdoors trapping, baiting, surveying and pest control
Strong team culture with full training provided if needed

Fixed-term role until May 2027 with potential extension
Work outdoors trapping, baiting, surveying and pest control
Strong team culture with full training provided if needed

Love the outdoors? Get paid to protect New Zealand's environment across the South Island.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

16d ago

Listed ten days ago

Pest Free Howick - Ecological Restoration Coordinator

at Otara Waterways and Lake Trust

Immediate start

This is a Part time job

Howick, Auckland(Hybrid)

$33 – $35 per hour

Help restore some of Howick’s most valued natural spaces
Lead and support volunteers making real environmental change
Join a passionate, community-driven conservation team

Help restore some of Howick’s most valued natural spaces
Lead and support volunteers making real environmental change
Join a passionate, community-driven conservation team

Lead restoration projects, support volunteers, and inspire communities to protect nature across Howick Ward

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

10d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Stockperson

at Adecco New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Palmerston, Otago

Full time opportunity
Great hourly rate
Opportunity for career progression

Full time opportunity
Great hourly rate
Opportunity for career progression

Stockperson needed for a poultry farming operation

subClassification: Farm LabourFarm Labour

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

23d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Biosecurity Team Leader

at New Zealand Vegetable Council

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Flexible work environment + Relocation Assistance
Birthday/wellness leave + Piritahi leave day! Staff discounts at local retailers
Work with and for the community

Flexible work environment + Relocation Assistance
Birthday/wellness leave + Piritahi leave day! Staff discounts at local retailers
Work with and for the community

Biosecurity Team Leader in Gisborne Tairāwhiti. Lead pest management, drive compliance, protect our environment & mentor a passionate team.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

15d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Biosecurity and Trade Manager

This is a Full time job

Leads biosecurity and trade strategy, strengthens market access, manages risks, and advocates for vegetable sector stakeholders.

subClassification: HorticultureHorticulture

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

23d ago

Listed six days ago

Field Operator Predator Free Wellington

at Greater Wellington

This is a Contract/Temp job

$61,691-$92,536 incl. all benefits

Join an amazing team working outdoors in Wellington City
Be part of the world's first multi‑species capital‑city eradication project
Development opportunities + generous annual leave

Join an amazing team working outdoors in Wellington City
Be part of the world's first multi‑species capital‑city eradication project
Development opportunities + generous annual leave

Join a team responsible for servicing a large network of bait stations and traps, pest animal monitoring, camera trapping and recording field data.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

6d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Biosecurity Team Leader

Hamilton Central, Waikato

This is a Full time job

Flexible work environment + Relocation Assistance
Birthday/wellness leave + Piritahi leave day! Staff discounts at local retailers
Work with and for the community

Flexible work environment + Relocation Assistance
Birthday/wellness leave + Piritahi leave day! Staff discounts at local retailers
Work with and for the community

Biosecurity Team Leader in Gisborne Tairāwhiti. Lead pest management, drive compliance, protect our environment & mentor a passionate team.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

15d ago

Listed eight days ago

Principal Biosecurity Advisor

at Environment Canterbury

This is a Full time job

Life, and Income Protection Insurance

Inform, shape and lead Canterbury’s regional biosecurity programme
Influence nationally and regionally significant biosecurity decisions
Flexible location - Christchurch or Timaru

Inform, shape and lead Canterbury’s regional biosecurity programme
Influence nationally and regionally significant biosecurity decisions
Flexible location - Christchurch or Timaru

Senior leadership role shaping biosecurity outcomes for Canterbury and Aotearoa

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

8d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Biosecurity Team Leader

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Flexible work environment + Relocation Assistance
Birthday/wellness leave + Piritahi leave day! Staff discounts at local retailers
Work with and for the community

Flexible work environment + Relocation Assistance
Birthday/wellness leave + Piritahi leave day! Staff discounts at local retailers
Work with and for the community

Biosecurity Team Leader in Gisborne Tairāwhiti. Lead pest management, drive compliance, protect our environment & mentor a passionate team.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

15d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Biosecurity Team Leader

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

This is a Full time job

Flexible work environment + Relocation Assistance
Birthday/wellness leave + Piritahi leave day! Staff discounts at local retailers
Work with and for the community

Flexible work environment + Relocation Assistance
Birthday/wellness leave + Piritahi leave day! Staff discounts at local retailers
Work with and for the community

Biosecurity Team Leader in Gisborne Tairāwhiti. Lead pest management, drive compliance, protect our environment & mentor a passionate team.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

15d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Quarantine Officer

at Ministry for Primary Industries

This is a Full time job

Starting salary: $68,755 per annum

Are you passionate about protecting this beautiful country at the frontline?
Ensure that cargo and passengers entering NZ are free of biosecurity risk.
Varied, rostered hours. 3 positions available.

Are you passionate about protecting this beautiful country at the frontline?
Ensure that cargo and passengers entering NZ are free of biosecurity risk.
Varied, rostered hours. 3 positions available.

Would you like a career that is challenging, full of variety, and of critical importance to the environmental and economic wellbeing of New Zealand?

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

16d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Biosecurity Field Operator

at DOWNER NZ

This is a Contract/Temp job

Cromwell, Otago

Competitive Pay + Penal Rates!

Work outdoors across NZ's backcountry protecting native environments
Gain hands-on skills in pest control, GPS, and 4WD field operations
Training provided with strong team support while working away

Work outdoors across NZ's backcountry protecting native environments
Gain hands-on skills in pest control, GPS, and 4WD field operations
Training provided with strong team support while working away

Join Our Cromwell Team as a Biosecurity Field Operator delivering Pest Control Operations across the Lower South Island

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

22d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Biosecurity Team Leader

Gisborne Central, Gisborne

This is a Full time job

Permanent, full-time position with supportive management
Birthday/wellness leave + Piritahi leave day! Staff discounts at local retailers
Work with and for the community

Permanent, full-time position with supportive management
Birthday/wellness leave + Piritahi leave day! Staff discounts at local retailers
Work with and for the community

Biosecurity Team Leader in Tairāwhiti. Lead pest management, drive compliance, protect our environment & mentor a passionate team.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

15d ago

Listed ten days ago

Ecological Restoration Team Members - Fixed Term

at Wildland Consultants

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wildlands are seeking an Ecological Restoration Field Team Member to work fulltime, fixed term for a period of approximately 6 weeks, from 25 May 2026

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

10d ago

Listed two days ago

Field Operator - Plant Pest | Pleasant Point

at Rentokil Initial

This is a Full time job