Wildlife 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

Ranger

at Nga Manu Trust

This is a Full time job

Waikanae, Wellington

$50,000 – $55,000 per year

Hands-on Ranger role at Ngā Manu nature reserve; conservation, animal care, and visitor experiences. Full or part-time, incl. one weekend day.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

4d 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 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 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 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 nineteen days ago

Animal Trainer/Presenter

at Kiwi Park

This is a Full time job

Queenstown, Otago

Responsible for the training and daily care of a variety of animals, as well as delivering daily public encounters and driving our advocacy program.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

19d 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 seven days ago

Veterinary Nurse - Wildlife

at Wildlife Hospital Dunedin

This is a Part time job

North Dunedin, Otago

Part-time Veterinary Nurse role at Dunedin Wildlife Hospital caring for native wildlife; hands-on, rewarding, skills-focused.

subClassification: Veterinary Services & Animal WelfareVeterinary Services & Animal Welfare

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

7d 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 sixteen 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)

16h ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Zookeeper - Primates

at Hamilton City Council

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

$60,216 - $83,258 depending on skills & experience

Hands-on daily care, feeding, and enrichment of our primate residents!

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

17d ago

Listed ten days ago

Pest Controller

at The Forest Bridge Trust

This is a Full time job

Warkworth, Auckland

Varied, outdoor-based role
Supportive and values driven team
Meaningful conservation work

Varied, outdoor-based role
Supportive and values driven team
Meaningful conservation work

Join a mission-driven team making a real impact on biodiversity—one trap at a time!

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

10d ago

Listed sixteen 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)

16h ago

Listed four days ago

Ranger (2 vacancies)

at Department of Conservation

This is a Full time job

Stewart Island, Southland

$60703 - $66911 p.a.

The focus for the team is predator control, primarily trapping feral cats in our effort to protect pukunui.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

4d 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 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 six days ago