Environmental Full Time Jobs in All Canterbury, Job Vacancies - May 2026

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Graduate - Supply Chain and Logistics

at WM New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Our two-year graduate programme begins in February 2027.
Permanent Full Time Opportunity
Be part of real-world projects that contribute to our sustainability goals

Our two-year graduate programme begins in February 2027.
Permanent Full Time Opportunity
Be part of real-world projects that contribute to our sustainability goals

Join WM New Zealand’s 2027 Graduate Programme and shape a more sustainable Aotearoa through innovation and teamwork.

subClassification: OtherOther

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

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Site Engineer – Civil Construction

at Grant Hood Contracting

This is a Full time job

Ashburton, Canterbury

$65,000 – $95,000 per year

Competitive remuneration aligned with experience
A supportive, family‑oriented work environment
Opportunities for career progression

Competitive remuneration aligned with experience
A supportive, family‑oriented work environment
Opportunities for career progression

At GHC, you’ll be part of a hands‑on team where your contribution is recognised and valued. You’ll gain exposure to a wide variety of civil projects,

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

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Listed eighteen hours ago

Healthy Water Bodies Facilitator

at Christchurch City Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$88,003 to $97,781 per annum

Make an impact on your community
Enjoy a variety of work with purpose
Be a part of a trusted expert team

Make an impact on your community
Enjoy a variety of work with purpose
Be a part of a trusted expert team

Enjoy a hands-on technical role monitoring council wetlands, stormwater devices and waterways, partnering with communities for healthy water outcomes.

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

18h ago

Listed nineteen hours ago

Senior Compliance Officer

at Environment Canterbury

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Life, and Income Protection Insurance

Lead complex compliance investigations and incident response
Make real environmental impact across the region
Central City base with travel across mid-Canterbury

Lead complex compliance investigations and incident response
Make real environmental impact across the region
Central City base with travel across mid-Canterbury

Lead complex environmental compliance work that protects the future of Waitaha Canterbury

subClassification: Regional CouncilRegional Council

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

19h ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Ecologist

at Waimakariri District Council

This is a Full time job

Rangiora, Canterbury

Competitive remuneration

Competitive remuneration and employee benefits
Flexible working arrangements to support work-life-balance
Make a difference in the community

Competitive remuneration and employee benefits
Flexible working arrangements to support work-life-balance
Make a difference in the community

The Council are seeking an experienced Ecologist to protect and enhance areas of high biodiversity value or with ecological restoration potential.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

13d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Biosecurity Officer

at Environment Canterbury

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Life, and Income Protection Insurance

Deliver Canterbury’s Pest Management Plan as part of a high-performing team
Autonomy to organise your own work schedule
Work outdoors in outstanding locations across Central Canterbury

Deliver Canterbury’s Pest Management Plan as part of a high-performing team
Autonomy to organise your own work schedule
Work outdoors in outstanding locations across Central Canterbury

Work collaboratively to protect Canterbury’s economy and environment from invasive pest species

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

13d ago

Listed six days ago

3 Waters Compliance Officer

at Waimakariri District Council

This is a Full time job

Rangiora, Canterbury

Competitive remuneration and employee benefits

Competitive remuneration and employee benefits
Flexible working arrangements to support work life balance
Make a difference in the community

Competitive remuneration and employee benefits
Flexible working arrangements to support work life balance
Make a difference in the community

Lead stormwater compliance in a fast‑growing district, protecting waterways and ensuring consents in Waimakariri.

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

6d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Sustainability Manager

at Alliance Group Ltd

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Senior role with real influence over sustainability outcomes
1 week extra annual leave
Paid Medical Insurance for you and your family

Senior role with real influence over sustainability outcomes
1 week extra annual leave
Paid Medical Insurance for you and your family

Lead climate, water and biodiversity impact for a global supplier of premium red meat, shaping environmental resilience and prosperity for NZ farming.

subClassification: Environment & Sustainability ConsultingEnvironment & Sustainability Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

14d ago

Listed eighteen hours ago

Metro Info Agent

at Environment Canterbury

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Life, and Income Protection Insurance

Provide information and advice at the first point of contact
Be part of a dynamic team helping to connect our region
Full Time | 37.5 hours per week

Provide information and advice at the first point of contact
Be part of a dynamic team helping to connect our region
Full Time | 37.5 hours per week

Help customers make the most of the Metro Network and contribute to a healthy thriving network in this rewarding frontline role

subClassification: Customer Service - Customer FacingCustomer Service - Customer Facing

classification: Call Centre & Customer Service(Call Centre & Customer Service)

18h ago

Listed twelve days ago

Environmental Advisor

at Fulton Hogan

This is a Full time job

Hornby, Canterbury

Variety of benefits

Coordinate and complete site environmental audits, reporting issues and actions
Build strong relationships with managers and crews
Permanent, Full-Time role based in our Canterbury regional office in Hornby

Coordinate and complete site environmental audits, reporting issues and actions
Build strong relationships with managers and crews
Permanent, Full-Time role based in our Canterbury regional office in Hornby

Provide support for maintaining the environmental management system, plans and training.

subClassification: Environmental EngineeringEnvironmental Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

12d ago

Listed seven days ago

Hazard Risk and Resilience Planner

at Environment Canterbury

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Life, and Income Protection Insurance

Provide science informed advice and lead post-incident reviews and learning
Integrate hazard assessments, modelling and risk frameworks into planning
Lead development, review and delivery of the Canterbury CDEM Group plan

Provide science informed advice and lead post-incident reviews and learning
Integrate hazard assessments, modelling and risk frameworks into planning
Lead development, review and delivery of the Canterbury CDEM Group plan

Lead science-informed planning and strategic policy development within emergency management

subClassification: Emergency ServicesEmergency Services

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

7d ago

Listed one day ago

Ranger (Hanmer Springs)

at Department of Conservation

This is a Full time job

Canterbury

You'll play a vital role in projects dedicated to the care and maintenance of Heritage and Visitor sites in the North Canterbury region

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

1d ago

Listed six days ago

Graduate Engineer

at Waimakariri District Council

This is a Full time job

Rangiora, Canterbury

Competitive remuneration and employee benefits

Competitive remuneration and employee benefits
Flexible working arrangements to support work life balance
Make a difference in the community

Competitive remuneration and employee benefits
Flexible working arrangements to support work life balance
Make a difference in the community

Join Waimakariri DC as a Graduate Engineer. Help deliver impactful infrastructure in a fast-growing district. Intermediate applicants welcome.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

6d ago

Listed nineteen hours ago

Dam Surveillance

at Meridian Energy

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Twizel, Canterbury

Great development opportunities while working at iconic NZ generation assets.
Based onsite with access to our fleet vehicles for travel
Great base + incentive scheme

Great development opportunities while working at iconic NZ generation assets.
Based onsite with access to our fleet vehicles for travel
Great base + incentive scheme

Bring your dam surveillance skills to one of New Zealand's iconic assets!

subClassification: SurveyingSurveying

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

19h ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Senior Biosecurity Officer

at Environment Canterbury

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Life, and Income Protection Insurance

Provide expert technical advice to landowners and colleagues
Lead complex pest programmes and contribute to team leadership
Enjoy autonomy and time outdoors in outstanding Central Canterbury locations

Provide expert technical advice to landowners and colleagues
Lead complex pest programmes and contribute to team leadership
Enjoy autonomy and time outdoors in outstanding Central Canterbury locations

Lead and support our mahi to protect Canterbury’s economy and environment from invasive pest species

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

13d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Assistant Farm Manager

at Lincoln University

This is a Full time job

Lincoln, Canterbury

$69 - $84K salary + $18K allowances + benefits!

Six weeks leave per year + wellbeing support
Work–life balance (45 hour week) + family‑friendly policies
Help shape the future of Dairy Farming

Six weeks leave per year + wellbeing support
Work–life balance (45 hour week) + family‑friendly policies
Help shape the future of Dairy Farming

Support daily farm operations at LUDF, overseeing herd and pasture care, and help drive high‑performance, sustainable dairy farming.

subClassification: Farm LabourFarm Labour

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

15d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Field Operator - Animal Pest | Pleasant Point

at Rentokil Initial

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Competitive Salary + Training

Job security with a consistent workload
Uniform and PPE equipment provided
Shared accommodation and meals provided while working away

Job security with a consistent workload
Uniform and PPE equipment provided
Shared accommodation and meals provided while working away

We’re on the hunt for Field Operators for 2026! proper outdoor work, South Island travel, and the chance to protect Aotearoa’s landscapes while buildi

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

15d ago

Listed nineteen days ago