Turtle Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Jun 2026

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)

21d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Aquaculture Farm Worker

at Moana New Zealand

This is a Contract/Temp job

Russell, Northland

3 month, full time fixed term job
Orongo Bay, Bay of Islands
Training provided

3 month, full time fixed term job
Orongo Bay, Bay of Islands
Training provided

Work in the beautiful Bay of Islands, in a close knit team, learning oyster farming for 3 months. Immediate start for reliable, hardworking individual

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture

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

11d ago

Listed six days ago

Nursery Support

at Tuaropaki Trust

This is a Full time job

Mokai, Waikato

$30 – $31 per hour

Employer KiwiSaver contribution
Well established team and great work environment
Variety in daily tasks and opportunity to upskill

Employer KiwiSaver contribution
Well established team and great work environment
Variety in daily tasks and opportunity to upskill

Tūaropaki Trust is seeking a fixed term Nursery Support to help the team at Ngaire George Sustainability Centre

subClassification: HorticultureHorticulture

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

6d ago

Listed ten hours ago

Horitculture Operator

at Brooklands Pet Products

This is a Contract/Temp job

New Plymouth Central, Taranaki

$23.95

Operator required to assist with the management and maintenance of our horticulture operation.

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

10h ago

Listed seven hours ago

Fish Filleter

at United Fisheries

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

United Fisheries is seeking experienced Fish Filleters to join our seafood processing team in Christchurch for fish filleting and trimming.

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture

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

7h ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Wildlife Keeper

at Franz Josef Wildlife Centre

This is a Full time job

Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast

$27 – $35 per hour

Work hands-on with rare and iconic New Zealand wildlife.
Make a meaningful conservation impact.
Live and work in an extraordinary location .

Work hands-on with rare and iconic New Zealand wildlife.
Make a meaningful conservation impact.
Live and work in an extraordinary location .

This is a rare opportunity to play a hands-on role in the care and conservation advocacy of some of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most treasured wildlife.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

17d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Ecological Restoration Field Crew

at Scrub Ecology Ltd

Immediate start

Expiring soon

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)

25d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Community Engagement Lead

at Otara Waterways and Lake Trust

Expiring soon

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)

25d ago

Listed nine hours ago

Deepsea Fishing Crew Candidates

at Talley's Ltd

This is a Full time job

Nelson, Tasman

$75000.00 - $100000.00

It Pay's to be Adventures

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture

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

9h ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Seafood Process Workers - Timaru

at Talley's Ltd

This is a Full time job

Timaru Port, Canterbury

We are currently looking for Seafood Process Workers to join the team at our Timaru site.

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture

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

13d ago

Listed ten days ago

Gardener/Groundskeeper

at RealNZ

This is a Full time job

Queenstown, Otago

Health Insurance + Cardrona X TC Season pass

Full-time, Permanent role in a breathtaking location
Hands-on gardening: planting, pruning, and landscaping
Awesome benefits to share with Friends & Family

Full-time, Permanent role in a breathtaking location
Hands-on gardening: planting, pruning, and landscaping
Awesome benefits to share with Friends & Family

Bring Walter Peak’s gardens to life. Plant, grow, and maintain beautiful landscapes in a breathtaking lakeside setting.

subClassification: HorticultureHorticulture

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

10d ago

Listed ten days ago

Production Floor Supervisor – Seafood Processing

at Westpac Mussels Distributors Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Henderson, Auckland

Lead a fast-paced seafood production team processing premium NZ Greenshell™ Mussels in a hands-on production supervisory role.

subClassification: Team Leaders/SupervisorsTeam Leaders/Supervisors

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

10d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Waingake Ngahere Ora - Field Team

at Gisborne District Council

Expiring soon

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)

19d ago

Listed nineteen 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)

19d ago

Listed three days ago

Pest Monitoring Surveillance Dog Handler

at Wildlife Contractors Ltd

This is a Full time job

Te Puke, Bay of Plenty

Work alongside trained detection dogs protecting New Zealand’s environment while gaining valuable conservation skills.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

3d ago

Listed ten days ago

RAS Operations Technician - Earth Sciences New Zealand

at New Zealand Institute for Earth Science

This is a Full time job

Ruakaka, Northland

$68,250 - $98,500

Work with cutting-edge aquaculture technology
Exciting new aquaculture species
Make an impact on sustainable seafood production in New Zealand!

Work with cutting-edge aquaculture technology
Exciting new aquaculture species
Make an impact on sustainable seafood production in New Zealand!

Work with us at our Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) Kingfish research farm.

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture

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

10d ago

Listed three days ago

Stock Keeper - Tararua Wind farm

at Vestas

This is a Full time job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu

Work Life Balance is our Culture
Competitive salary and benefits
Supportive, engaging, and collaborative work environment

Work Life Balance is our Culture
Competitive salary and benefits
Supportive, engaging, and collaborative work environment

Vestas are searching for a stock keeper to join the team at Tararua Downs Wind Farm.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

3d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Seafood processor - Blenheim

at Talley's Ltd

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Blenheim Central, Marlborough

We're hiring for multiple roles across different departments!

subClassification: Production, Planning & SchedulingProduction, Planning & Scheduling

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

25d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Oyster Processing Workers / Pop-up Oyster Stall Queenstown

at Seafort Holdings LTD

This is a Full time job

Queenstown Central, Otago

$25 – $30 per hour

If this sounds like you (or someone you know), we are looking forward you will apply for this job!

subClassification: Management - StoreManagement - Store

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

15d ago

Listed six days ago

Intermediate Ecologist

at Habitat NZ Ltd

This is a Full time job

Ellerslie, Auckland

Technically demanding work — major consents, native species mgmt, biodiversity
Real autonomy in a small team where good work is recognised
Clear path to senior for the right person

Technically demanding work — major consents, native species mgmt, biodiversity
Real autonomy in a small team where good work is recognised
Clear path to senior for the right person

Habitat NZ is hiring an Intermediate Ecologist — high-performing team, significant projects, and a clear path to senior.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

6d ago

Listed five 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: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture

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

5d ago

Listed seven hours ago

Experienced archaeologist

at Underground Overground Archaeology

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Archaeologist role in a dynamic consultancy! Come work with a great team your choice of either Christchurch or Wellington!

subClassification: Environment & Sustainability ConsultingEnvironment & Sustainability Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

7h ago

Listed twelve days ago

Environmental Project Supervisor

at Zolve Environmental Ltd

This is a Full time job

Timaru, Canterbury

Plenty of Variety– Mix of fieldwork, planning, reporting and problem-solving.
Career Growth– Learn and build skills across a diverse range of disciplines.
Supportive Team– Join a team that values trust, practical solutions, and humour.

Plenty of Variety– Mix of fieldwork, planning, reporting and problem-solving.
Career Growth– Learn and build skills across a diverse range of disciplines.
Supportive Team– Join a team that values trust, practical solutions, and humour.

Looking for a job with variety, purpose in some of NZ’s best landscapes? Join Zolve, from fieldwork to office work and everything between.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

12d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Ocean Innovation Technician

at Kernohan Engineering Ltd

This is a Full time job

Nelson Central, Tasman

$36 to $39 hourly, generous O/T rates & allowances

$37 to $39 hourly, generous O/T rates and allowances
Great learning and development opportunities
A company that genuinely values its people

$37 to $39 hourly, generous O/T rates and allowances
Great learning and development opportunities
A company that genuinely values its people

Experience in Marine /Aquaculture industry $37 to $39phr plus allowances and above average O/T rates. Minimum 40hr week. Immediate start possible.

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

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

20d ago

Listed six days ago

Deep Sea Fishing Vessel Cook

at Sealord Group Limited

This is a Full time job

Nelson Central, Tasman

Chef or Cook qualification required with volume based cooking experience
5-6 weeks trip on, 5-6 weeks trip off, fantastic lifestyle opportunity
Great Team environment with a suportative friendly crew of 45-50

Chef or Cook qualification required with volume based cooking experience
5-6 weeks trip on, 5-6 weeks trip off, fantastic lifestyle opportunity
Great Team environment with a suportative friendly crew of 45-50

Sealord is looking for an experienced Cook to join the fishing vessel, Ocean Dawn

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture

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

6d ago

Listed four days ago

Environmental Advisor - Wildcatch

at Sanford

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Looking for an Environmental Advisor to join our Wildcatch team and help drive environmental excellence across our fleet and shore-based operations

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

4d ago

Listed four days ago

Environmental Advisor - Wildcatch

at Sanford

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Looking for an Environmental Advisor to join our Wildcatch team and help drive environmental excellence across our fleet and shore-based operations

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

4d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Fish & Game Environmental Planner

at Central South Island Fish & Game

This is a Full time job

Temuka, Canterbury

$90,000 – $105,000 per year

The Environmental Officer is responsible for consent monitoring and making submissions on resource consent applications and regional/district plans.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

21d ago

Listed seven days ago

Junior Aquarist

at Aquarium Care New Zealand Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Up to $30 per hour

New Zealand’s largest aquarium maintenance specialists are looking for a Junior Aquarist to join our fun team!

subClassification: Veterinary Services & Animal WelfareVeterinary Services & Animal Welfare

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

7d ago

Listed ten days ago

Ranger (Predator Control)

at Department of Conservation

This is a Full time job

Warkworth, Auckland

Help work to save the Tara iti/ New Zealand Fairy Tern from extinction
Be part of a great organisation protecting and restoring nature
Full time, permanent role based in the Mahurangi Warkworth office

Help work to save the Tara iti/ New Zealand Fairy Tern from extinction
Be part of a great organisation protecting and restoring nature
Full time, permanent role based in the Mahurangi Warkworth office

Be part of a team protecting New Zealand's rarest native bird the Tara iti/ New Zealand Fairy Tern

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

10d ago

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