Entry Level Environmental Science Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Nov 2026

Listed twenty one days ago

Environmental Technician

This is a Full time job

Great opportunity for a graduate or emerging environmental professional
Varied environmental monitoring, compliance and infrastructure projects
Varied environmental monitoring, compliance and infrastructure projects

Apply your environmental skills in a unique commercial port environment spanning marine operations, compliance and infrastructure projects

21d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Environmental Technician | 12 month fixed term

at Nelson City Council

This is a Full time job

Nelson Central, Tasman(Hybrid)

Work across air, water, coastal, marine and hydrology
Turn monitoring data into trusted insights
Protect Nelson’s environment through field science

We’re looking for a practical and capable Environmental Technician who enjoys fieldwork, environmental monitoring and working with data.

14d ago•Expiring

Listed fourteen days ago

Environmental Monitoring Officer - Water and Wastes

at Northland Regional Council

This is a Full time job

Whangarei Central, Northland

Generous leave allowance
Fieldwork, investigations, and environmental protection all in one role.
Help keep Northland’s waterways healthy for future generations.

Be part of work that matters - getting out on the ground to investigate, engage, and protect Northland’s environment.

14d ago•Expiring

Listed sixteen days ago

Te Piko - Graduate Intern - Earth Sciences

at New Zealand Institute for Earth Science

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

12-month full-time fixed-term internship
Work in a high performing science organisation with focus on employee wellbeing.
Competitive remuneration and inclusive benefits!

Growing Māori talent in Geothermal and Energy Science.

16d ago

Listed eight days ago

Graduate Environmental Policy Advisor

at Mercury

This is a Full time job

Newmarket, Auckland(Hybrid)

Flexibility to be based in Auckland, Hamilton or Tauranga
Grad role - Your scope and ownership will grow as your capability does
Excellent benefits including additional leave and WFH flexibility

Help us anticipate, understand and respond to policy, planning and sustainability change, including the new planning and resource management systems.

8d ago

Listed eight days ago

Farm Environmental Advisor

at Ravensdown Ltd

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Excellent benefits (Health, life and income insurances + 5% super)
Collaborative and support team
Ongoing investment in your development

Exciting Opportunity to join our Environmental Consultancy Team

8d ago

Listed five days ago

Ecological Restoration Team Member - Fixed term

at Wildland Consultants

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Wildlands are seeking an Ecological Restoration Field Team Member to work fulltime, fixed term over the summer period through to 26 March 2027

5d ago

Listed four days ago

GIS and Data Analyst

at Zero Invasive Predators Limited (ZIP)

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

GIS and Data Analyst

4d ago

Listed four days ago

Junior Food Safety

at Fresh As

This is a Full time job

Henderson, Auckland

$27 per hour

Join Fresh As in an entry-level role focused on accurate record-keeping and data entry.

4d ago

Listed nine days ago

Field and Laboratory Technician – Permanent and casual roles- Central Otago

at GeoCivil

Immediate start

This is a Full time job

Cromwell, Otago

Supportive Team Environment
Great Employee Benefits
Rewarding career

Work in Stunning Central Otago Varied & Innovative Work

9d ago

Listed one day ago

Laboratory and Production Assistant: 10-week fixed-term

at ArcActive Limited

This is a Full time job

Hornby, Canterbury

Opportunity for a student or recent graduate to gain paid work experience in an R&D environment.

1d ago

Listed four days ago

Field Operator - Wellington Conservation Team

at Trap and Trigger Limited

This is a Full time job

Upper Hutt, Wellington

$29.90 – $36 per hour

Keen to work outdoors and stay fit? Join our Wellington team with pest control, native planting and track work in hills and reserves.

4d ago

Listed seven days ago

Ecological Restoration Team Member

at Wildland Consultants

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Wildlands is seeking fulltime permanent Ecological Restoration Field Team Member for our Tauranga branch, based at Tauriko

7d ago

Listed three days ago

Environmental Epidemiologist & Modeller

at PHF Science

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

1-year fixed term opportunity
Christchurch based
Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

We have a full-time, 1-year fixed term opportunity for an Environmental Epidemiologist and Modeller to join our Health Security Group.

3d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Environment Data Technician - Northern

at Horizons Regional Council

This is a Full time job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu

Passionate about hydrology and environmental monitoring? join our team
Enjoy a positive focus on employee health and wellbeing
Working together for a better environment across our region

Collect the data that protects communities. Work outdoors, solve technical challenges, and help shape the future of our rivers and environment

17d ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Terrestrial Scientist

at Nelson City Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Nelson Central, Tasman

Apply your expertise to complex biodiversity and environmental challenges
Provide trusted, pragmatic scientific advice that shapes environmental outcomes
Work at the intersection of science, policy and environmental management

Provide expert terrestrial ecology advice that shapes biodiversity, land use and environmental decisions across Nelson

1d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Environmental Advisor

at HEB Construction Ltd

This is a Full time job

Hornby, Canterbury

Grow your career with real support and global strength behind you
Join a collaborative, people-first team that values your impact
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

We are seeking a motivated Environmental Advisor to join our Environment and Sustainability team

23d ago•Expiring

Listed ten days ago

Junior Food Technologist- Fixed Term

at Groenz

This is a Full time job

Seaview, Wellington

Looking to take your first step or progress your career in the Food Industry

10d ago

Listed three days ago

Field Operator - Animal Pest Control | Hamilton

at Rentokil Initial

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Full-time, permanent employment with consistent work
A close-knit team that's proud of the work they do
Travel, accommodation paid for and an overnight allowance

Based out of Hamilton, our team travels throughout Central North Island, with a standard work week being Monday to Friday, and occasional weekend work

3d ago

Listed ten days ago

Manager Science & Policy

at Nelson City Council

This is a Full time job

Nelson Central, Tasman

Lead and shape a newly formed Science & Policy team
Put science and evidence at the heart of Council decision-making
Build partnerships that extend the reach and value of Nelson's programmes

Lead Council’s Science & Policy team, connecting science, environmental monitoring and data with the decisions shaping Nelson’s environmental future

10d ago

Listed one day ago

ETS and Field Analyst

at Carbon Forest Services Limited

This is a Full time job

Te Aro, Wellington(Hybrid)

$29 – $32 per hour + allowances

Travel allowances on top of your salary
A role that gets you out of the office
Opportunity to grow your career in a fast-paced environment.

Combine fieldwork in remote NZ forests with data analysis in our Wellington office as an ETS and Field Analyst.

1d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Graduate Microbiology Scientist & Production Team Member

at Mastaplex

This is a Full time job

North Dunedin, Otago

Seeking an enthusiastic scientific team member to join developing and delivering world leading cloud based veterinary diagnostic solutions.

20d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Operational Hydrological Forecaster

at New Zealand Institute for Earth Science

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Located in Christchurch, Wellington or Auckland
Work in a high performing science organisation with focus on employee wellbeing.
Competitive remuneration and inclusive benefits!

This is an exciting opportunity for an early- to mid-career scientist to work at the interface between research and operations.

14d ago

Listed ten days ago