Senior Biosecurity Field Officer
Job description
The opportunity / He angitūtanga:
AsureQuality's Biosecurity team are looking for one person to help lead a small team to deliver services that protect New Zealand against exotic pests and disease incursions.
Dates of work: Starting 5th January 2026 (likely work for 2-3 months). Plus a one day paid training on 1st December 2026 in Auckland (travel will be arranged on your behalf).
Pay: Competitive hourly rate + 8% holiday pay
Location: Working within Napier/Hastings region
This casual role will involve varying hours. This means the hours could be anything from 0 to 40 hours per week. Can only be worked during daylight hours, as these roles involve working outdoors.
In this role you will…
- Schedule, coordinate & perform biosecurity monitoring activities in a small team for the National Invasive Ant Surveillance (NIAS) programme.
- Site inspection, trapping/surveillance work, data recording and sample handling looking for exotic ants at high-risk sites such as seaports, airports and transitional facilities.
- Report on data and auditing for your region.
- Potentially help out other Biosecurity teams with Fruit Fly Surveillance
- Respect mātauranga (understanding) Māori and local tikanga (culture) and encourage their practice in our roles.
About you / He kōrero mōu:
To be considered for this role you will…
- Be physically fit and able to walk for long periods of time.
- Good customer service & administration skills, as part of your job will be booking in jobs and facilitating the team.
- Able to use phone apps and computer technology.
- Respect for Te Reo me ona tikanga Maori and other cultures.
- Can-do attitude and a great work ethic.
- Previous experience in Biosecurity is highly desirable but not essential.
- A full, clean New Zealand drivers licence is desired but not essential.
Join us and play a hands-on role in protecting Aotearoa’s unique environment from invasive species. Your work will directly help safeguard our biodiversity, communities, and primary industries.
Be part of a passionate team making a real difference as Kaitiaki Kai — guardians of our land and food.
