Conservation Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - May 2026

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Waingake Ngahere Ora - Field Team

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)

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Intermediate Ecologist

at Ecological Solutions Limited

Immediate start

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

If you thrive on a fast paced and collaborative environment within a focused and high performing team, apply today!

subClassification: Environment & Sustainability ConsultingEnvironment & Sustainability Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

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Listed three days ago

Penguin Keeper

at International Antarctic Experience Limited

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$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 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 eight hours ago

Ranger

at Department of Conservation

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Greymouth, West Coast

Hands-on outdoor role maintaining visitor & heritage assets
Tracks, huts, campgrounds & structures upkeep
Greymouth-based | Full-time | $61K-$67K

Hands-on outdoor role maintaining visitor & heritage assets
Tracks, huts, campgrounds & structures upkeep
Greymouth-based | Full-time | $61K-$67K

Outdoor Ranger role in Greymouth maintaining tracks, huts, and visitor sites while supporting conservation and heritage assets.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

8h ago

Listed nine hours ago

Ranger

at Department of Conservation

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Alexandra, Otago

Outdoor, hands-on conservation role
Track, pest & amenity maintenance
Alexandra-based | Full-time | $61K-$67K

Outdoor, hands-on conservation role
Track, pest & amenity maintenance
Alexandra-based | Full-time | $61K-$67K

Outdoor Ranger role in Alexandra maintaining tracks, managing weeds, and supporting conservation across Central Otago.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

9h ago

Listed seven hours ago

Ranger Biodiversity

at Department of Conservation

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Whangarei, Northland(Hybrid)

Support DOC's Tara Iti recovery programme
Enjoy a balance of office and field-based work
Permanent, fulltime position | based in Whangārei

Support DOC's Tara Iti recovery programme
Enjoy a balance of office and field-based work
Permanent, fulltime position | based in Whangārei

Be part of a great organisation protecting and restoring nature!

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

7h 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 one day ago

Waingake Ngahere Ora - Field Team

at Gisborne District Council

This is a Full time job

Gisborne Central, Gisborne

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 hours ago

Ranger Biodiversity Heritage and Visitors

at Department of Conservation

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Alexandra, Otago

Mix of fieldwork + planning in conservation
Protect species, manage pests, maintain sites
Alexandra-based, full-time | $65K-$76K

Mix of fieldwork + planning in conservation
Protect species, manage pests, maintain sites
Alexandra-based, full-time | $65K-$76K

Hands-on Ranger role in Alexandra supporting conservation, heritage, and visitor assets across Central Otago's diverse landscapes

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

9h ago

Listed nine hours ago

Ranger x2

at Department of Conservation

This is a Full time job

Whanganui Central, Manawatu

Live and work in one of New Zealand's most spectacular natural environments
2x Permanent, full-time positions available
1 x based in Whanganui and 1 x based in either Whanganui, Pipiriki or Taumaranui

Live and work in one of New Zealand's most spectacular natural environments
2x Permanent, full-time positions available
1 x based in Whanganui and 1 x based in either Whanganui, Pipiriki or Taumaranui

Enjoy mahi that involves a Great Walk, beautiful heritage sites, including the Whanganui River and local treasures.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

9h ago

Listed seven days ago

Nursery Production Assistant

at Goom Landscapes

This is a Full time job

Harewood, Canterbury

$25 – $28 per hour

Passionate about plants? Join our thriving nursery team.

subClassification: HorticultureHorticulture

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

7d 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 nineteen hours ago

Riwaka - Winter Pruning & Tree Training

at FarmRight Ltd

This is a Full time job

Riwaka, Tasman

Riwaka Based - near Motueka
Fixed Term (mid Jun-Oct26)

Riwaka Based - near Motueka
Fixed Term (mid Jun-Oct26)

We are looking for fit, reliable individuals who are keen to be part of our team in Riwaka, Tasman.

subClassification: HorticultureHorticulture

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

19h ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Salmon farm Shift Worker - Stewart Island

at Sanford

This is a Full time job

Stewart Island, Southland

We are seeking full-time Shift Workers to join our salmon farm team in Stewart Island.

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture

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

16d ago

Listed nine days ago

Dog Daycare Assistant

at L & M Holdings Ltd

This is a Full time job

Waiuku, Auckland

$24 per hour

Work with dogs in an active outdoor role combining daycare, cleaning and property care. Training provided for the right person. Great team culture. !

subClassification: Veterinary Services & Animal WelfareVeterinary Services & Animal Welfare

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

9d ago

Listed six days ago

Field Operator Predator Free Wellington

at Greater Wellington

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$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 thirteen days ago

Pest Free Howick Project Manager

at Otara Waterways and Lake Trust

Immediate start

This is a Part time job

Howick, Auckland(Hybrid)

$40 – $45 per hour

Lead meaningful environmental change across Howick
Flexible, purpose-driven work with real community impact
Inspire and support communities to connect, restore, and thrive

Lead meaningful environmental change across Howick
Flexible, purpose-driven work with real community impact
Inspire and support communities to connect, restore, and thrive

Lead community conservation projects across Howick Ward in a flexible, purpose-driven environmental leadership role.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

13d ago

Listed nineteen hours ago

Appleby - Winter Pruning & Tree Training

at FarmRight Ltd

This is a Full time job

Appleby, Tasman

Appleby Based - near Richmond
Fixed Term (mid Jun-Oct26)

Appleby Based - near Richmond
Fixed Term (mid Jun-Oct26)

We are looking for fit, reliable individuals who are keen to be part of our team in Appleby, Nelson.

subClassification: HorticultureHorticulture

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

19h ago

Listed ten days ago

Ecological Restoration Team Members - Fixed Term

at Wildland Consultants

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

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 eight hours ago

Ranger Heritage and Visitors

at Department of Conservation

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Greymouth Central, West Coast

Lead maintenance of Paparoa Great Walk & Pike tracks
Huts, bridges & visitor sites upkeep in remote areas
Greymouth-based | Full-time | $65K-$76K

Lead maintenance of Paparoa Great Walk & Pike tracks
Huts, bridges & visitor sites upkeep in remote areas
Greymouth-based | Full-time | $65K-$76K

Lead Ranger role maintaining Paparoa Track, huts, and visitor sites while supporting conservation in remote West Coast environments.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

8h ago

Listed two days ago

Field Operator - Plant Pest | Pleasant Point

at Rentokil Initial

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Competitive Salary + Employee Benefits

Be in the front line of conservation efforts in NZ!
Be apart of team that shares the same goal
Travel across the South Island and discover NZ's beauty

Be in the front line of conservation efforts in NZ!
Be apart of team that shares the same goal
Travel across the South Island and discover NZ's beauty

Join Rentokil Rural and be part of meaningful change, where your mahi makes a real impact!

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

2d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Graduate Professional to Intermediate Ecologist

at Morphum Environmental

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Are you motivated to create sustainable outcomes that will ensure a thriving ecosystem for future generations?

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

22d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Restoration Field Workers

at NetYourJob

This is a Full time job

Christchurch, Canterbury

Hands-on work in an outdoor environment
Full training available
Supportive, close-knit team passionate about what they do

Hands-on work in an outdoor environment
Full training available
Supportive, close-knit team passionate about what they do

Looking for meaningful outdoor work where you can make a real difference to New Zealand’s environment?

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

14d ago

Listed one day ago

Graduate Ecologist

at Ecological Solutions Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Begin your ecological consulting career with a company that invests in its people, supports and rewards staff and values team work.

subClassification: Environment & Sustainability ConsultingEnvironment & Sustainability Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

1d ago

Listed ten days ago

Shelter Attendant - Part time

at Pet Refuge NZ Charitable Trust

This is a Part time job

Albany, Auckland

This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives and welfare of pets, and their families

subClassification: Veterinary Services & Animal WelfareVeterinary Services & Animal Welfare

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

10d ago

Listed three days ago

Dog Handler

at Dogmax Limited

This is a Part time job

Silverdale, Auckland

$24 – $26 per hour depending on experience

If you are passionate about dogs and the welfare of dogs, Join our Dogmax Team today!

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Retail & Consumer Products(Retail & Consumer Products)

3d ago

Listed six days ago

Aviary Assistant

at Dunedin City Council

This is a Full time job

Dunedin Central, Otago

Work with wildlife every day
Full-time or part-time hours available to suit your lifestyle
Great benefits including 5 weeks leave

Work with wildlife every day
Full-time or part-time hours available to suit your lifestyle
Great benefits including 5 weeks leave

Hands-on Aviary Assistant role caring for birds, maintaining enclosures, and supporting visitors in a unique Botanic Garden setting.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

6d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Biosecurity Compliance Officer

at Ministry for Primary Industries

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 seven days ago

Junior Ranger - Te Rūnanga o Waihao

at Ngāi Tahu

This is a Full time job

Waimate, Canterbury

Hands-on conservation role restoring wetlands and protecting native species
Gain practical ranger training with mentorship from experienced team
Be part of a kaupapa Māori org preserving cultural and environmental taoka

Hands-on conservation role restoring wetlands and protecting native species
Gain practical ranger training with mentorship from experienced team
Be part of a kaupapa Māori org preserving cultural and environmental taoka

Support conservation projects by restoring habitats, monitoring biodiversity, and protecting wetlands while gaining hands-on ranger training.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

7d ago

Listed eight days ago

Pest Free Banks Peninsula - Ranger(s)

at Banks Peninsula Conservation Trust

This is a Full time job

Tai Tapu, Canterbury

Ranger roles delivering predator control, monitoring, and landowner engagement for Pest Free Banks Peninsula biodiversity restoration.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

8d ago

Listed three days ago

Fish & Game Environmental Planner

at Central South Island Fish & Game

This is a Full time job

Temuka, Canterbury

$90,000 – $105,000 per year

The Environmental Officer is responsible for consent monitoring and making submissions on resource consent applications and regional/district plans.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

3d ago

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