Conservation Full Time Jobs in All New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Mar 2026

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Field Operator (Grounds Maintenance)

at New Zealand Biosecurity Services Limited

This is a Full time job

Opportunities for professional development and career growth
A dynamic and supportive team environment
Make a positive impact across Wellington's green spaces and road reserves

Opportunities for professional development and career growth
A dynamic and supportive team environment
Make a positive impact across Wellington's green spaces and road reserves

Bring your passion for working outdoors to provide a wide range of biosecurity services across the Greater Wellington region and beyond. Apply now!

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

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Knifehand

at Sanford

This is a Full time job

Bluff, Southland

We’re looking for Knifehands or motivated learners to join our salmon processing team in Bluff.

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture

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

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Listed four days ago

Ranger

at Nga Manu Trust

This is a Full time job

Waikanae, Wellington

$50,000 – $55,000 per year

Hands-on Ranger role at Ngā Manu nature reserve; conservation, animal care, and visitor experiences. Full or part-time, incl. one weekend day.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

4d ago

Listed one day ago

Team Member - Weed spraying & Planting

at Better HR Co.

This is a Full time job

Cambridge, Waikato

Outdoor, active work
Work with a crew that has your back
Build practical skills in environmental work

Outdoor, active work
Work with a crew that has your back
Build practical skills in environmental work

Enjoy working outdoors? Join a supportive team doing weed spraying and planting across the Waikato. Full-time role with training and variety.

subClassification: HorticultureHorticulture

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

1d ago

Listed six days ago

Nursery Worker

at Van Lier Nurseries Ltd

This is a Full time job

Riverhead, Auckland

Are you looking for an opportunity to work amongst beautiful cut flowers and to help run a successful processing team?

subClassification: HorticultureHorticulture

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

6d ago

Listed ten days ago

Pest Controller

at The Forest Bridge Trust

This is a Full time job

Warkworth, Auckland

Varied, outdoor-based role
Supportive and values driven team
Meaningful conservation work

Varied, outdoor-based role
Supportive and values driven team
Meaningful conservation work

Join a mission-driven team making a real impact on biodiversity—one trap at a time!

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

10d ago

Listed five days ago

Field Operator (Grounds Maintenance)

at New Zealand Biosecurity Services Limited

This is a Full time job

Upper Hutt, Wellington

Opportunities for professional development and career growth
A dynamic and supportive team environment
Make a positive impact across Wellington's green spaces and road reserves

Opportunities for professional development and career growth
A dynamic and supportive team environment
Make a positive impact across Wellington's green spaces and road reserves

Bring your passion for working outdoors to provide a wide range of biosecurity services across the Greater Wellington region and beyond. Apply now!

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

5d ago

Listed seven days ago

Biosecurity Officer II (Fixed term) - 2 roles available

at Bay of Plenty Regional Council

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Become an important part of achieving outcomes for our local environment and c
Central Tauranga location + flexible work
12-Month Fixed Term full time roles

Become an important part of achieving outcomes for our local environment and c
Central Tauranga location + flexible work
12-Month Fixed Term full time roles

We are looking for two Biosecurity Officer IIs to join our passionate Biosecurity team!

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

7d ago

Listed one day ago

Animal Shelter Officer (Animal Care) Fixed-term until 1 May 2027

at Auckland Council

This is a Full time job

Pukekohe, Auckland

$65k to $70k p/a plus Kiwisaver and benefits

Provide daily care, handling and training support for dogs in the shelter
Assist with vet checks, treatments and euthanasia when required
Promote adoptions and support after‑hours roster as needed

Provide daily care, handling and training support for dogs in the shelter
Assist with vet checks, treatments and euthanasia when required
Promote adoptions and support after‑hours roster as needed

Care for and handle dogs, support vet procedures, promote adoptions, and assist with after‑hours duties in a fixed‑term role.

subClassification: Veterinary Services & Animal WelfareVeterinary Services & Animal Welfare

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

1d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Ecological Restoration Team Members

at Wildland Consultants

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

The role is to work in small field teams to undertake ecological restoration work which includes pest plant control, planting and pest animal control.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

14d ago

Listed eighteen hours ago

Advisor Environment Restoration x 2

at Greater Wellington

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington(Hybrid)

$83,230-$124,845 incl all benefits

Advise & plan projects to improve our region's environment
Great work culture, doing work that really matters
Development opportunities + flexible working

Advise & plan projects to improve our region's environment
Great work culture, doing work that really matters
Development opportunities + flexible working

Provide specialist knowledge & planning expertise on sustainable land use projects focussing on soil conservation, water quality, & biodiversity.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

18h ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Fish and Game Officer

at NZ Fish and Game

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu

$65,000 – $75,000 per year

passionate about conservation, compliance, and community engagement.
a great mix of field work and office work
connecting anglers and hunters with the outdoors for community wellbeing

passionate about conservation, compliance, and community engagement.
a great mix of field work and office work
connecting anglers and hunters with the outdoors for community wellbeing

Join our Lower North Island team to manage freshwater sports fish and game resources while supporting conservation and connections to the outdoors .

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture

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

25d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Kennel & Cattery Assistant Manager

at Critter Creek

This is a Full time job

Kumeu, Auckland

$25 – $30 per hour

Autonomous Role & Team Environment.
We are committed to pet well-being, including physical and mental enrichment.
We are a small team of knowledgeable & compassionate animal crazy humans.

Autonomous Role & Team Environment.
We are committed to pet well-being, including physical and mental enrichment.
We are a small team of knowledgeable & compassionate animal crazy humans.

You will be fully immersed in the day to day running of the entire site. You will be exposed to supervising both staff and animals in our care.

subClassification: Veterinary Services & Animal WelfareVeterinary Services & Animal Welfare

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

21d ago

Listed four days ago

Ranger (2 vacancies)

at Department of Conservation

This is a Full time job

Stewart Island, Southland

$60703 - $66911 p.a.

The focus for the team is predator control, primarily trapping feral cats in our effort to protect pukunui.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

4d ago

Listed five days ago

Knifehand

at Sanford

This is a Full time job

Bluff, Southland

We’re looking for Knifehands or motivated learners to join our salmon processing team in Bluff.

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture

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

5d ago

Listed twenty two hours ago

Resource Consents Monitoring & Enforcement Officer

at Porirua City Council

This is a Full time job

Porirua, Wellington

play a meaningful role in protecting environmental standards
enjoy balancing fieldwork with analytical thinking
join a motivated and hardworking team

play a meaningful role in protecting environmental standards
enjoy balancing fieldwork with analytical thinking
join a motivated and hardworking team

Are you passionate about environmental compliance and keen to play a hands-on role in shaping a thriving, sustainable city?

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

22h ago

Listed ten days ago

Ecological Field Worker

at Citycare Property

This is a Full time job

Whangarei Central, Northland

Make a real & positive impact on the environment
Work outdoors in stunning locations
Join a team that cares about sustainability

Make a real & positive impact on the environment
Work outdoors in stunning locations
Join a team that cares about sustainability

Help restore native ecosystems and protect biodiversity across Whangārei

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

10d ago

Listed eight days ago

Ranger

at Department of Conservation

This is a Full time job

Ahuriri, Hawkes Bay

You will deliver conservation outcomes across the biodiversity, heritage and visitor, and community work programmes.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

8d ago

Listed five days ago

Ecologist - Graduate

at Boffa Miskell

This is a Full time job

Whangarei Central, Northland

Competitive Remuneration

Proudly a New Zealand, employee-owned, professional services firm
Work with clients to forge a stronger connection between people and environments
A great opportunity for career development and personal growth

Proudly a New Zealand, employee-owned, professional services firm
Work with clients to forge a stronger connection between people and environments
A great opportunity for career development and personal growth

Bring your passion and enthusiasm for the environment and contribute to exciting projects which are helping to protect New Zealand.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

5d ago

Listed thirteen days ago