Conservation Jobs in Beckenham Canterbury, Job Vacancies - May 2026

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Landscaper

This is a Full time job

Are you ready to elevate your landscaping career? Natural Habitats is on the lookout for talented Landscapers to join our passionate team

subClassification: Gardening & LandscapingGardening & Landscaping

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

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Project Manager

at Moriori Imi Settlement Trust

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Be part of a rare and unique project involving the recovery of an ancestral waka
Lead a nationally and internationally significant multi-stakeholder project
Experience periods of living and working on beautiful Rēkohu/Chatham Islands

Be part of a rare and unique project involving the recovery of an ancestral waka
Lead a nationally and internationally significant multi-stakeholder project
Experience periods of living and working on beautiful Rēkohu/Chatham Islands

Rare opportunity to lead a Moriori waka project on Rēkohu/Chatham Islands working across culture, heritage and recovery

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

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Listed thirteen days ago

Biosecurity Officer

at Environment Canterbury

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Life, and Income Protection Insurance

Deliver Canterbury’s Pest Management Plan as part of a high-performing team
Autonomy to organise your own work schedule
Work outdoors in outstanding locations across Central Canterbury

Deliver Canterbury’s Pest Management Plan as part of a high-performing team
Autonomy to organise your own work schedule
Work outdoors in outstanding locations across Central Canterbury

Work collaboratively to protect Canterbury’s economy and environment from invasive pest species

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

13d ago

Listed one day ago

Tower Junction Part-Time Sales Assistants

at Petdirect

This is a Part time job

Addington, Canterbury

Generous staff discounts to spoil your beloved pets
NZ's Best Place to Work (Medium Business) 2025 - a culture you'll actually love!
Flexible part-time shifts to suit your lifestyle

Generous staff discounts to spoil your beloved pets
NZ's Best Place to Work (Medium Business) 2025 - a culture you'll actually love!
Flexible part-time shifts to suit your lifestyle

Love pets & people? Join Petdirect's Tower Junction team - NZ's favourite pet shop where passion meets purpose. Part-time shifts available now!

subClassification: Retail AssistantsRetail Assistants

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

1d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Field Operator - Animal Pest | Pleasant Point

at Rentokil Initial

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Competitive Salary + Training

Job security with a consistent workload
Uniform and PPE equipment provided
Shared accommodation and meals provided while working away

Job security with a consistent workload
Uniform and PPE equipment provided
Shared accommodation and meals provided while working away

We’re on the hunt for Field Operators for 2026! proper outdoor work, South Island travel, and the chance to protect Aotearoa’s landscapes while buildi

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

15d ago

Listed one day ago

Container Wash Operator

at Lyttelton Port Company

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

5 Weeks Annual Leave + Medical Insurance

Exceptional Employee benefits- see the list below!
Based in Woolston with on-site parking
Competitive Hourly Rate

Exceptional Employee benefits- see the list below!
Based in Woolston with on-site parking
Competitive Hourly Rate

The CityDepot Team is on the hunt for a driven and safety conscious individual to work as a Container Wash Operator

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

1d ago

Listed twelve hours ago

Inspection Services – Casual Position

at IVS Ltd

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Remote)

IVS is seeking motivated individuals to join our Inspection Services team.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

12h ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Field Operator - Plant Pest | Pleasant Point

at Rentokil Initial

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Competitive Salary + Training

Shared accommodation and meals provided while working away
Job security with a consistent workload
PPE Gear provided from top to bottom

Shared accommodation and meals provided while working away
Job security with a consistent workload
PPE Gear provided from top to bottom

Ready for a career change in 2026? Are you looking to make a real difference everyday? We want you!

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

21d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Landscaper

at Natural Habitats

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Are you ready to elevate your landscaping career? Natural Habitats is on the lookout for talented Landscapers to join our passionate team

subClassification: Gardening & LandscapingGardening & Landscaping

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

15d ago

Listed fifteen hours ago

Healthy Water Bodies Facilitator

at Christchurch City Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$88,003 to $97,781 per annum

Make an impact on your community
Enjoy a variety of work with purpose
Be a part of a trusted expert team

Make an impact on your community
Enjoy a variety of work with purpose
Be a part of a trusted expert team

Enjoy a hands-on technical role monitoring council wetlands, stormwater devices and waterways, partnering with communities for healthy water outcomes.

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

15h ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Grounds & Maintenance Assistant

at Orana Wildlife Trust

Expiring soon

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

This role is varied and can include general maintenance of the visitor area grounds, basic plumbing repairs and other general repair work.

subClassification: HorticultureHorticulture

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

26d ago

Listed sixteen hours ago

Senior Compliance Officer

at Environment Canterbury

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Life, and Income Protection Insurance

Lead complex compliance investigations and incident response
Make real environmental impact across the region
Central City base with travel across mid-Canterbury

Lead complex compliance investigations and incident response
Make real environmental impact across the region
Central City base with travel across mid-Canterbury

Lead complex environmental compliance work that protects the future of Waitaha Canterbury

subClassification: Regional CouncilRegional Council

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

16h ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Aquatic Ecologist

at Pattle Delamore Partners Ltd

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance & income protection.
Flexible/hybrid working culture, facilitating a healthy work-life balance.
Opportunity to be a part of significant, high-profile, and complex projects

Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance & income protection.
Flexible/hybrid working culture, facilitating a healthy work-life balance.
Opportunity to be a part of significant, high-profile, and complex projects

PDP is a leading New Zealand consultancy specialising in air, land, and water.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

19d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Principal Advisor- Science and Technical

at Department of Conservation

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Lead DOC's monitoring science and evidence base for conservation outcomes
Senior science leadership role with system-wide influence across DOC
Hamilton- flexible work locations considered

Lead DOC's monitoring science and evidence base for conservation outcomes
Senior science leadership role with system-wide influence across DOC
Hamilton- flexible work locations considered

Lead DOC's system‑wide monitoring science, integrating data, insights and evidence to support conservation outcomes.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

11d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Maintenance & Development Assistant

at Orana Wildlife Trust

Expiring soon

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

As a Maintenance & Development Assistant, you will contribute to the day-to-day maintenance requirements of our Park operations.

subClassification: Maintenance & Handyperson ServicesMaintenance & Handyperson Services

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

26d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Senior Biosecurity Officer

at Environment Canterbury

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Life, and Income Protection Insurance

Provide expert technical advice to landowners and colleagues
Lead complex pest programmes and contribute to team leadership
Enjoy autonomy and time outdoors in outstanding Central Canterbury locations

Provide expert technical advice to landowners and colleagues
Lead complex pest programmes and contribute to team leadership
Enjoy autonomy and time outdoors in outstanding Central Canterbury locations

Lead and support our mahi to protect Canterbury’s economy and environment from invasive pest species

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

13d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Expression of Interest - Mower Operators - Canterbury

at Delta

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Safety-focused, supportive work environment
Join a skilled, dynamic South Island team
High attention to detail

Safety-focused, supportive work environment
Join a skilled, dynamic South Island team
High attention to detail

we are looking for experienced Mower Operators to join our team in Canterbury.

subClassification: Gardening & LandscapingGardening & Landscaping

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

18d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Sustainability Manager

at Alliance Group Ltd

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Senior role with real influence over sustainability outcomes
1 week extra annual leave
Paid Medical Insurance for you and your family

Senior role with real influence over sustainability outcomes
1 week extra annual leave
Paid Medical Insurance for you and your family

Lead climate, water and biodiversity impact for a global supplier of premium red meat, shaping environmental resilience and prosperity for NZ farming.

subClassification: Environment & Sustainability ConsultingEnvironment & Sustainability Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

14d ago

Listed thirteen days ago