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. Helping Aotearoa shape a better food world - Join us today! Everyday our experienced team of 1700+ people work alongside others throughout the food supply chain to help them uphold what Aotearoa stands for in food - a higher standard of quality and safety. We are passionate about our shared role as Kaitiaki Kai, guardians of food, and have a deep responsibility to do the right thing for food and the environments it comes from. We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining great people, and supporting them to be the best they can be.