Environmental Assistant 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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This is a featured job

Executive Assistant

at McCaw Lewis Lawyers Limited

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Modern CBD office
Great culture
Award winning law firm

Modern CBD office
Great culture
Award winning law firm

Are you an amazing Executive Assistant wanting to work at an award-winning law firm?

subClassification: PA, EA & SecretarialPA, EA & Secretarial

classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

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Listed nine days ago

Farm Assistant

at Rubia Farm Ltd

Immediate start

This is a Full time job

Awakeri, Bay of Plenty

$60,000 – $70,000 per year

Competitive salary
Excellent on-farm accommodation

Competitive salary
Excellent on-farm accommodation

Join our family farm! Competitive wages, professional development, and on-site accommodation available.

subClassification: Farm LabourFarm Labour

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

9d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Dairy Assistant

at Tuaropaki Trust

This is a Full time job

Mokai, Waikato

$62,000 – $66,000 per year

Southern Cross Health Insurance
5% Employer KiwiSaver Contribution
Guaranteed Development and Upskilling

Southern Cross Health Insurance
5% Employer KiwiSaver Contribution
Guaranteed Development and Upskilling

Tūaropaki Trust is seeking a Dairy Assistant to join the Dairy Team!

subClassification: Farm LabourFarm Labour

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

21d ago

Listed one hour ago

Zoo Groundskeeper

at Tātaki Auckland Unlimited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Inspiring environment working alongside passionate people
Competitive remuneration package and staff benefits
Enjoy free use of centre facilities plus a range of other benefits

Inspiring environment working alongside passionate people
Competitive remuneration package and staff benefits
Enjoy free use of centre facilities plus a range of other benefits

Hands-on role with a focus facilities management

subClassification: HorticultureHorticulture

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

1h ago

Listed seven days ago

Penguin Keeper

at International Antarctic Experience Limited

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$24.50 – $25.50 per hour

Join a close-knit team at one of the most unique guest experience destinations

Join a close-knit team at one of the most unique guest experience destinations

You'll bring experience in animal care or a related field, strong observational skills, a genuine passion for wildlife, and the confidence to present.

subClassification: Veterinary Services & Animal WelfareVeterinary Services & Animal Welfare

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

7d ago

Listed three hours ago

Production Assistant

at Neocrete

This is a Full time job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

$65,000 per year

Hands-on Production Assistant operating plant, handling materials, driving forklift, packaging and managing stock to ensure safe, efficient production

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

3h ago

Listed seven days ago

Laboratory and Sampling Technician – Water Testing

at Bay of Plenty Regional Council

This is a Full time job

Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

Permanent, full-time position based in Whakatāne.
Competitive salary and leave package with extra leave over Christmas/NY.
Meaningful, challenging work with a strong sense of purpose & job satisfaction.

Permanent, full-time position based in Whakatāne.
Competitive salary and leave package with extra leave over Christmas/NY.
Meaningful, challenging work with a strong sense of purpose & job satisfaction.

We are seeking a Laboratory and Sampling Technician to play a vital role in our IANZ-accredited water laboratory, based in Whakatāne.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

7d ago

Listed ten 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)

10d ago

Listed nine days ago

Kiwifruit Collections Field Support (Sample Reception Coordinator)

at Pinpoint Hort Lab Services

This is a Full time job

Te Puke, Bay of Plenty

Excellent career growth and development opportunities
Remuneration package includes KPI bonus and private health insurance
Free onsite parking

Excellent career growth and development opportunities
Remuneration package includes KPI bonus and private health insurance
Free onsite parking

An exciting opportunity to join our innovative and growing Pinpoint team as Sample Reception Coordinator, based in Te Puke!

subClassification: HorticultureHorticulture

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

9d ago

Listed three hours ago

Sample Reception Technician

at AsureQuality Ltd

This is a Full time job

Gracefield, Wellington

Full Training Provided
Tuesday to Saturday Roster
Gain hands-on experience within an established laboratory environment

Full Training Provided
Tuesday to Saturday Roster
Gain hands-on experience within an established laboratory environment

Full training and development provided, work in a fast paced laboratory environment.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

3h ago

Listed four days ago

Laboratory Assistants (Fixed Term)

at AsureQuality Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Lynfield, Auckland

Work for the Southern Hemispheres largest food testing lab!
Train on the job and develop your scientific career.
Supportive team and mentoring Management

Work for the Southern Hemispheres largest food testing lab!
Train on the job and develop your scientific career.
Supportive team and mentoring Management

We are seeking two reliable and detail-oriented Laboratory Assistants to support daily lab operations in our Vitamins Testing Team.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

4d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Restoration Field Workers

at NetYourJob

This is a Full time job

Christchurch, Canterbury

Hands-on work in an outdoor environment
Full training available
Supportive, close-knit team passionate about what they do

Hands-on work in an outdoor environment
Full training available
Supportive, close-knit team passionate about what they do

Looking for meaningful outdoor work where you can make a real difference to New Zealand’s environment?

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

18d ago

Listed five days ago

Laboratory Assistant

at SGS New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Waihi, Waikato

Join a highly successful NZ and global business
Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development
Based in Waihi

Join a highly successful NZ and global business
Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development
Based in Waihi

Laboratory Assistant at SGS New Zealand preparing and analysing samples using AAS and ICP-MS instruments.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

5d ago

Listed six hours ago

Stage Assistant and Farm Tour Driver | Agrodome

at Ngāi Tahu

This is a Full time job

Rotorua Central, Bay of Plenty

Work with animals and help deliver our iconic farm show
Drive tractor tours and create memorable visitor experiences
Enjoy an active, outdoor role in a fun team environment

Work with animals and help deliver our iconic farm show
Drive tractor tours and create memorable visitor experiences
Enjoy an active, outdoor role in a fun team environment

Join Agrodome as a Stage Assistant & Farm Tour Driver, working with animals, engaging visitors, and delivering unforgettable outdoor experiences.

subClassification: OtherOther

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

6h ago

Listed eleven days ago

Household Assistant

at Braemar Hospital

This is a Part time job

Hamilton Lake, Waikato

Living wage accredited employer offering competitive remuneration
Great staff benefits
Modern hotel like environment

Living wage accredited employer offering competitive remuneration
Great staff benefits
Modern hotel like environment

Seeking a Household Assistant to work in Housekeeping & Laundry, responsible for maintaining a high level of cleanliness & providing laundry support.

subClassification: HousekeepingHousekeeping

classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

11d ago

Listed five 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)

5d ago

Listed eleven 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)

11d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Graduate Professional to Intermediate Ecologist

at Morphum Environmental

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Are you motivated to create sustainable outcomes that will ensure a thriving ecosystem for future generations?

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

26d ago

Listed ten days ago

Aviary Assistant

at Dunedin City Council

This is a Full time job

Dunedin Central, Otago

Work with wildlife every day
Full-time or part-time hours available to suit your lifestyle
Great benefits including 5 weeks leave

Work with wildlife every day
Full-time or part-time hours available to suit your lifestyle
Great benefits including 5 weeks leave

Hands-on Aviary Assistant role caring for birds, maintaining enclosures, and supporting visitors in a unique Botanic Garden setting.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

10d ago

Listed ten days ago

Laboratory Assistant/Production Worker - Fixed Term

at ArcActive Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Great opportunity for recent science graduates or someone with a production background.

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

10d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Full Time Retail Assistant - Tāhuna (Queenstown)

at Patagonia

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

No

Full time Retail Assistant opportunity
Patagonia is an outdoor apparel business like no other
100% of Patagonia's profits go towards saving our home planet

Full time Retail Assistant opportunity
Patagonia is an outdoor apparel business like no other
100% of Patagonia's profits go towards saving our home planet

Our retail stores are where our brand comes to life, and as the Retail Assistant, you're the embodiment of the brand for our customers and our team.

subClassification: Retail AssistantsRetail Assistants

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

12d ago

Listed five days ago

Graduate Ecologist

at Ecological Solutions Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Begin your ecological consulting career with a company that invests in its people, supports and rewards staff and values team work.

subClassification: Environment & Sustainability ConsultingEnvironment & Sustainability Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

5d ago

Listed four days ago

Assistant Store Manager Tahuna Queenstown

at Patagonia

This is a Full time job

Queenstown, Otago

No

Great team. Great product. Great purpose.
Balance work & life with a 9-day fortnight
100% of Patagonia's profits go towards saving our home planet

Great team. Great product. Great purpose.
Balance work & life with a 9-day fortnight
100% of Patagonia's profits go towards saving our home planet

Lead the team that brings our brand to life in store and delivers best in class customer experience.

subClassification: Management - StoreManagement - Store

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

4d ago

Listed five days ago

Vessels Operations Assistant

at New Zealand Institute for Earth Science

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Do you want to support a world leading organisation and vessels team?
Enjoy a balance between office administration and off-site activities?
Join our dedicated and talented team!

Do you want to support a world leading organisation and vessels team?
Enjoy a balance between office administration and off-site activities?
Join our dedicated and talented team!

Ever wonder how a research fleet stays on course while uncovering the secrets of the ocean?

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

5d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Junior Consultant

at All Clear Group NZ

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Epsom, Auckland

Salary + Company Vehicle, Fuel Card and iPhone

Performance reviews with opportunities to share the rewards of business growth
Dedicated team and mentors who will support you to extend your current skills
Ongoing external health monitoring

Performance reviews with opportunities to share the rewards of business growth
Dedicated team and mentors who will support you to extend your current skills
Ongoing external health monitoring

Are you looking to kick-start or grow your career in environmental science? Join our Auckland-based team and allow your work to make a real impact.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

27d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Ecological Restoration Team Members - 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 for a period of approximately 6 weeks, from 25 May 2026

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

14d ago

Listed ten days ago