Drought 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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Manager - Infrastructure

at Waikato Regional Council

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

$190,000 – $220,000 per year

Lead high‑impact programmes safeguarding people, land and infrastructure.
Relocation costs + Additional Leave + WFH +Flexible Working + Extra Sick Leave.
Training and Development Opportunities Provided + Annual Salary Review.

Lead high‑impact programmes safeguarding people, land and infrastructure.
Relocation costs + Additional Leave + WFH +Flexible Working + Extra Sick Leave.
Training and Development Opportunities Provided + Annual Salary Review.

Leads Waikato’s flood, river and drainage systems, delivering programmes that safeguard communities and ensure sustainable, resilient infrastructure.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

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Listed one day ago

Natural Hazards Analyst

at Northland Regional Council

This is a Part time job

Whangarei Central, Northland

Part time role - 25 hours per week
Generous leave allowance
Supportive working environment

Part time role - 25 hours per week
Generous leave allowance
Supportive working environment

Part time Natural Hazards Analyst role - join a passionate team helping Taitokerau communities better understand and navigate natural hazard risks.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

1d ago

Listed fourteen 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)

14d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Community Engagement Lead

at Otara Waterways and Lake Trust

This is a Full time job

Otara, Auckland(Hybrid)

$37 – $42 per hour

Make a real difference in local communities and waterways
Diverse role combining community engagement and environmental action
Shape community-led environmental action through the Trust’s work

Make a real difference in local communities and waterways
Diverse role combining community engagement and environmental action
Shape community-led environmental action through the Trust’s work

Lead community engagement, flood resilience and illegal dumping behaviour change initiatives across Ōtara and South Auckland waterways.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

14d ago

Listed seven days ago

Environmental Project Manager – Catchment Initiatives

at Central Plains Water Limited

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

We are seeking an experienced environmental professional to lead the planning and delivery of environmental projects.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

7d ago

Listed eight days 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)

8d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Catchment Worker - Civil Construction

at Hawkes Bay Regional Council

This is a Full time job

Napier Central, Hawkes Bay

Work with a team that loves what it does
Positive culture and impactful work in our Works Group team
Life insurance and income protection

Work with a team that loves what it does
Positive culture and impactful work in our Works Group team
Life insurance and income protection

Are you an experienced multi-skilled person who takes pride in your work, is committed to safe work practice and wants to work in a positive team?

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

23d ago•Expiring

Listed one day ago

Waste Solutions Manager

at Gisborne District Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

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

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

Drive strategic waste solutions, community partnerships, and sustainability outcomes across the Tairāwhiti region - join us today!

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Manager - Infrastructure

at Waikato Regional Council

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

$190,000 – $220,000 per year

Lead high‑impact programmes safeguarding people, land and infrastructure.
Relocation costs + Additional Leave + WFH +Flexible Working + Extra Sick Leave.
Training and Development Opportunities Provided + Annual Salary Review.

Lead high‑impact programmes safeguarding people, land and infrastructure.
Relocation costs + Additional Leave + WFH +Flexible Working + Extra Sick Leave.
Training and Development Opportunities Provided + Annual Salary Review.

Leads Waikato’s flood, river and drainage systems, delivering programmes that safeguard communities and ensure sustainable, resilient infrastructure.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

15d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Irrigation and Plant Health Manager

at Pāmu

This is a Full time job

Kerikeri, Northland

Competitive salary
Health and life insurance
Up to 4% Kiwisaver matching

Competitive salary
Health and life insurance
Up to 4% Kiwisaver matching

Experience the Best of Both Worlds – Live and Work in Beautiful Kerikeri

subClassification: HorticultureHorticulture

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

13d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Water Resources / Flood Modeller

at Land River Sea Consulting Ltd

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Complex, meaningful flood risk and water resources projects across NZ
Stable, growing consultancy — your work is visible and valued

Complex, meaningful flood risk and water resources projects across NZ
Stable, growing consultancy — your work is visible and valued

Specialist NZ consultancy seeks skilled hydraulic modeller for complex, meaningful flood risk and water resources work. Real technical growth.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

13d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Manager - Infrastructure

at Waikato Regional Council

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$190,000 – $220,000 per year

Lead high‑impact programmes safeguarding people, land and infrastructure.
Relocation costs + Additional Leave + WFH +Flexible Working + Extra Sick Leave.
Training and Development Opportunities Provided + Annual Salary Review.

Lead high‑impact programmes safeguarding people, land and infrastructure.
Relocation costs + Additional Leave + WFH +Flexible Working + Extra Sick Leave.
Training and Development Opportunities Provided + Annual Salary Review.

Leads Waikato’s flood, river and drainage systems, delivering programmes that safeguard communities and ensure sustainable, resilient infrastructure.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

14d ago

Listed nine 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)

9d ago•Expiring

Listed fifteen days ago

Forestry Manager – Technical Specialist

at Agpro NZ Ltd

This is a Full time job

East Tamaki, Auckland(Remote)

Influence trials, programmes, and forestry operational outcomes
Strong growth role in NZ agribusiness with autonomy and support

Influence trials, programmes, and forestry operational outcomes
Strong growth role in NZ agribusiness with autonomy and support

Technical forestry specialist driving vegetation management solutions, customer success, and field-based innovation across NZ forestry.

subClassification: Agronomy & Farm ServicesAgronomy & Farm Services

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

15d ago

Listed six days ago

Mower & Spraying Operator X4

at Timaru District Council

This is a Full time job

Timaru, Canterbury

Full-time permanent role in Timaru
More staff benefits available!

Full-time permanent role in Timaru
More staff benefits available!

The Timaru District Council is seeking four Mower / Spraying Operators for our newly created team!

subClassification: HorticultureHorticulture

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

6d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Junior Irrigation Sales/Design Engineer

at Rainer Irrigation Limited

This is a Full time job

Ashburton, Canterbury

Launch your irrigation career with ongoing training, flexible work, and great team culture in Canterbury.

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

13d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Asset Management Workstream Lead – Establishment Programme

at HRConsult Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Whangarei Central, Northland(Hybrid)

• Be part of building a new entity from the ground up
• Help shape the asset foundations of Northland Waters
• Collaborate with a highly motivated team

• Be part of building a new entity from the ground up
• Help shape the asset foundations of Northland Waters
• Collaborate with a highly motivated team

As Asset Management Workstream Lead for Northland Waters, this is an amazing opportunity to shape the future of a new organisation.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

13d ago

Listed one day ago

Waste Solutions Manager

at Gisborne District Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

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

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

Drive strategic waste solutions, community partnerships, and sustainability outcomes across the Tairāwhiti region - join us today!

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1d ago

Listed fourteen 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)

14d ago

Listed two days ago

Senior Environmental Scientist

at Viridis Limited

This is a Full time job

Rosedale, Auckland

Work 4 ½ days, get paid for 5!
Lead meaningful water quality and freshwater projects across New Zealand.
Join a supportive, down-to-earth team within a growing NZ-owned consultancy.

Work 4 ½ days, get paid for 5!
Lead meaningful water quality and freshwater projects across New Zealand.
Join a supportive, down-to-earth team within a growing NZ-owned consultancy.

Be part of a collaborative team that values technical excellence, practical problem-solving, and making a positive impact on the environment.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

2d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Principal Water Services Operations Engineer

at Western Bay of Plenty District Council

This is a Full time job

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

How does five weeks annual leave, medical insurance and flexible working sound?
Do you want to drive real operational improvements with district-wide impact?
Do you like to own complex challenges?

How does five weeks annual leave, medical insurance and flexible working sound?
Do you want to drive real operational improvements with district-wide impact?
Do you like to own complex challenges?

This is a senior technical role for an experienced water services professional who wants to make a real operational impact.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

15d ago

Listed six days ago

Irrigation and Plant Health Manager

at Pāmu

This is a Full time job

Pukekohe, Auckland

Experience the Best of Both Worlds – Live and Work in Beautiful Kerikeri

subClassification: HorticultureHorticulture

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

6d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Senior/Land Management Advisor - Fixed Term - Central Hawke's Bay

at Hawkes Bay Regional Council

This is a Full time job

Napier Central, Hawkes Bay

$88,995 – $104,700 per year

Build lasting relationships across our community
Work with a team that loves what it does, see the direct impact of your work
Staff benefits & excellent work-life balance

Build lasting relationships across our community
Work with a team that loves what it does, see the direct impact of your work
Staff benefits & excellent work-life balance

We are looking for a Senior Land Management Advisor to join our Land Management Team on a Fixed Term basis (up to 12 months) for parental leave cover

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

24d ago•Expiring

Listed eighteen hours ago

Contract Manager - Waters Operations and Maintenance

at Whangarei District Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Whangarei Central, Northland

Drive compliance, performance, and innovation in essential services
Collaborate with experts to deliver outcomes that matter for our community
Benefits Include: Health Insurance | Life Insurance | State-of-the-art facility

Drive compliance, performance, and innovation in essential services
Collaborate with experts to deliver outcomes that matter for our community
Benefits Include: Health Insurance | Life Insurance | State-of-the-art facility

Shape the future of Whangarei’s water services: manage major contracts, ensure compliance, and deliver impact for our community

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

18h ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Irrigation Technician

at Mills Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Timaru, Canterbury

Own irrigation, fertigation & climate systems in high-tech hydroponics
Hands-on with Priva automation in a precision growing setup
Long-term role in a fast-growing, tech-driven horticulture business

Own irrigation, fertigation & climate systems in high-tech hydroponics
Hands-on with Priva automation in a precision growing setup
Long-term role in a fast-growing, tech-driven horticulture business

Precision-focused role optimising irrigation, fertigation & climate systems in a large-scale hydroponic operation using data & automation

Recruited byKathryn Haddow

subClassification: HorticultureHorticulture

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

27d ago•Expiring

Listed sixteen days ago

Land Management Officer - Hill Country

at Taranaki Regional Council

This is a Full time job

Stratford, Taranaki

$79,091 - $93,048 per annum, including KiwiSaver

Active social club
Onsite gym
Flexible working options

Active social club
Onsite gym
Flexible working options

We are looking for a Land Management Officer - Hill Country, to join our team. This position is permanent full time.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

16d ago

Listed ten days ago

Activities Manager - Three Waters

at Palmerston North City Council

This is a Full time job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu

$134,899 and $158,705

Provide leadership across water, wastewater and stormwater
Work alongside senior leaders shaping future water services
Lead asset planning and infrastructure investment programmes

Provide leadership across water, wastewater and stormwater
Work alongside senior leaders shaping future water services
Lead asset planning and infrastructure investment programmes

Strategic infrastructure leadership opportunity supporting the delivery and future direction of Palmy’s Three Waters networks.

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

10d ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Manager – Operations | Fixed Term (18 months)

at Sheffield - Leaders for over 60 years. Est. 1961

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Kaikōura based role

Lead infrastructure and LTP development – strategic focus, real impact

Lead infrastructure and LTP development – strategic focus, real impact

Lead transformative change in a thriving community; shape infrastructure, the LTP, support water services, deliver operations, moving Kaikōura forward

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1d ago

Listed eleven days ago