Ecologist Jobs in 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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This is a featured job

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 four 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)

4d ago

Listed seven days ago

Environmental Scientist - Ecologist

at Stantec New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Newmarket, Auckland(Hybrid)

Flexible working arrangements and extra 20 days purchased leave
Working on aquatic ecology as a focus
Great range of benefits with a superb office location in Newmarket

Flexible working arrangements and extra 20 days purchased leave
Working on aquatic ecology as a focus
Great range of benefits with a superb office location in Newmarket

Due to exciting growth in the environmental sector, we are looking for an intermediate level Ecologist to join our Community Development team.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

7d 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 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 nineteen 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)

19d ago

Listed seven days ago

Senior or Principal Ecologist

at Stantec New Zealand

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Excellent package - salary + KiwiSaver + benefits

Flexible working arrangements and extra 20 days purchased leave
Lead projects with aquatic ecology as a focus
Health Insurance – Income Protection Insurance – Life Insurance

Flexible working arrangements and extra 20 days purchased leave
Lead projects with aquatic ecology as a focus
Health Insurance – Income Protection Insurance – Life Insurance

This role is a combined technical and business development role, so would suit someone that enjoys working with clients as well as in the field.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

7d 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 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 seventeen hours ago

Taiao Fieldworks Kaimahi

at Rongowhakaata Iwi Trust

This is a Full time job

Gisborne Central, Gisborne

An opportunity to join our Taiao team at Rongowhakaata Iwi Trust has become available!

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

17h ago

Listed twenty five 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)

25d ago

Listed seventeen hours ago

Kaitiaki Ranger (Fixed term)

at Department of Conservation

This is a Contract/Temp job

Kerikeri, Northland

Kickstart your career protecting and restoring te taiao.
Be part of a kaupapa that empowers future Kaitiaki and leaders.
Based in Kerikeri, Napier, Gisborne | other regional locations may be considered

Kickstart your career protecting and restoring te taiao.
Be part of a kaupapa that empowers future Kaitiaki and leaders.
Based in Kerikeri, Napier, Gisborne | other regional locations may be considered

Come join a unique programme developing future Māori leaders in conservation, with hands-on field experience and corporate skills.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

17h ago

Listed fourteen 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)

14h ago

Listed six 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)

6d ago

Listed sixteen hours ago

Kaitiaki Ranger (Fixed term)

at Department of Conservation

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Gisborne, Gisborne

Kickstart your career protecting and restoring te taiao.
Be part of a kaupapa that empowers future Kaitiaki and leaders.
Based in Kerikeri, Napier, Gisborne | other regional locations may be considered

Kickstart your career protecting and restoring te taiao.
Be part of a kaupapa that empowers future Kaitiaki and leaders.
Based in Kerikeri, Napier, Gisborne | other regional locations may be considered

Come join a unique programme developing future Māori leaders in conservation, with hands-on field experience and corporate skills.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

16h ago

Listed fourteen hours ago

Project Delivery Specialist - Freshwater and Biodiversity (Fixed Term)

at Otago Regional Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Dunedin Central, Otago

Approx. $101,000 - $119,000

Attractive Employee Benefits
Great People and Culture
Flexible Working Conditions

Attractive Employee Benefits
Great People and Culture
Flexible Working Conditions

If you are interested in leading projects and having an impact, then this is the role for you!

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

14h ago

Listed twelve days ago

Zookeeper - Casual

at Hamilton City Council

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

We now have 2 new casual Zookeeper opportunities - this is a great way to get your foot in the door!

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

12d ago

Listed sixteen hours ago

Kaitiaki Ranger (Fixed term)

at Department of Conservation

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Ahuriri, Hawkes Bay

Kickstart your career protecting and restoring te taiao.
Be part of a kaupapa that empowers future Kaitiaki and leaders.
Based in Kerikeri, Napier, Gisborne | other regional locations may be considered

Kickstart your career protecting and restoring te taiao.
Be part of a kaupapa that empowers future Kaitiaki and leaders.
Based in Kerikeri, Napier, Gisborne | other regional locations may be considered

Come join a unique programme developing future Māori leaders in conservation, with hands-on field experience and corporate skills.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

16h ago

Listed four days ago