Ecological Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Mar 2026

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Sustainability Coordinator

This is a Full time job

Are you passionate about sustainability and data?
Operational and delivery-focused role where you get to apply what you’ve studied
Enjoy a role with impact and purpose

Are you passionate about sustainability and data?
Operational and delivery-focused role where you get to apply what you’ve studied
Enjoy a role with impact and purpose

Enjoy a role with impact and purpose where you have the opportunity to get involved in initiatives and to see the impact your contributions have

subClassification: Environment & Sustainability ConsultingEnvironment & Sustainability Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

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Silviculture Planters – Outdoor Environmental Work

at MAINLAND VECTOR CONTRACTING LIMITED

This is a Contract/Temp job

Twizel, Canterbury

$26 – $35 per hour

Love the outdoors and physical work? Join Mainland Vector Contracting Ltd planting commercial forests

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

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Listed fifteen 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)

15d ago

Listed eleven 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)

11d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Sustainability Coordinator

at JOYN

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Are you passionate about sustainability and data?
Operational and delivery-focused role where you get to apply what you’ve studied
Enjoy a role with impact and purpose

Are you passionate about sustainability and data?
Operational and delivery-focused role where you get to apply what you’ve studied
Enjoy a role with impact and purpose

Enjoy a role with impact and purpose where you have the opportunity to get involved in initiatives and to see the impact your contributions have

subClassification: Environment & Sustainability ConsultingEnvironment & Sustainability Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

18d ago

Listed two days 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)

2d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Silviculture Planters – Outdoor Environmental Work

at MAINLAND VECTOR CONTRACTING LIMITED

This is a Contract/Temp job

Twizel, Canterbury

$26 – $35 per hour

Love the outdoors and physical work? Join Mainland Vector Contracting Ltd planting commercial forests

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

20d ago

Listed twenty six 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)

26d ago

Listed six 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)

6d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Fish and Game Officer

at NZ Fish and Game

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

New Plymouth Central, Taranaki

$70,000 – $80,000 per year

connect with anglers and hunters for the benefit of the environment
a great mix of field work and office work
passionate about conservation, and community engagement

connect with anglers and hunters for the benefit of the environment
a great mix of field work and office work
passionate about conservation, and community engagement

Exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working in the field and office, and passionate about conservation, compliance, and community engagement.

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture

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

26d ago

Listed six days ago

Environmental Work - Spraying, Brush cutting, Planting

at Naturally Native NZ Plants

This is a Full time job

Oropi, Bay of Plenty

Don't miss this unique opportunity to make a positive environmental contribution – apply as soon as possible!

subClassification: Environment & Sustainability ConsultingEnvironment & Sustainability Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

6d ago

Listed eight 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)

8d ago

Listed one day 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)

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Advisor Environment Restoration x 2

at Greater Wellington

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)

1d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Environmental Planner

at AECOM New Zealand Ltd

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambition
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader

AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambition
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader

Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

20d ago

Listed nineteen hours ago

Ranger (Tongariro)

at Department of Conservation

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Tongariro, Manawatu

Help maintain and enhance recreation facilities
Work in the oldest and most iconic National Park in Aotearoa
Permanent, full-time role based in Whakapapa (accommodation can be provided)

Help maintain and enhance recreation facilities
Work in the oldest and most iconic National Park in Aotearoa
Permanent, full-time role based in Whakapapa (accommodation can be provided)

Join Te Papa Atawhai and help deliver conservation outcomes across Tongariro National Park and District.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

19h ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Greenkeepers / Apprentice Greenkeepers / Groundspersons

at The Bears Home Project Management Ltd

This is a Full time job

Waimauku, Auckland

$26 – $34 per hour

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Greenkeeper to join our team dedicated to maintaining the high-quality standards of our golf course.

subClassification: Gardening & LandscapingGardening & Landscaping

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

15d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Water Information Advisor

at Hawkes Bay Regional Council

This is a Full time job

Napier Central, Hawkes Bay

$75,650 – $89,000 per year

Collaborative work environment alongside a motivated team
Extra annual leave and superannuation after 3 years
Life insurance, income protection, flexible working to support work/life balance

Collaborative work environment alongside a motivated team
Extra annual leave and superannuation after 3 years
Life insurance, income protection, flexible working to support work/life balance

We are looking for a Water Information Advisor to join our Environmental Information team.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

21d ago

Listed nineteen days ago