Biosecurity Field Officer - Casual Position

AsureQuality; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

AsureQuality's Biosecurity team is seeking 3 casual Biosecurity Field Officers to support NZ's protection against exotic pests and disease. The assignment runs from 5 January 2027 to the end of March 2027 (2-3 months, weather dependent), with a one-day induction in November and daily meetings at our Burnside office/lab.

Hours will vary from 0 to 40 per week and must be daylight hours, as work is outdoors. You will work in small teams on site inspections, trapping, data recording and sample

Responsibilities

• Deliver biosecurity surveillance & response field services for the NIAS programme.
• Work in a team of 2-4 to undertake site inspections, trapping/surveillance, data recording and sample handling at high-risk sites such as seaports, airports and transitional facilities.
• Potentially help out other Biosecurity teams with Fruit Fly Surveillance.
• Respect mātauranga (understanding) Māori and local tikanga (culture) in our roles.

Job description

Biosecurity Field Officer - Casual Position

AsureQuality's Biosecurity team are looking for 3 people to help deliver services thatprotect New Zealand against exotic pests and disease incursions.

Dates of work:

5 January 2027 to the end of March 2027 (approximately 2-3 months, weather dependent).

Mandatory Induction:

Successful candidates must be available to attend a one-day induction, during the second week of November at a locationbe confirmed closer to time.

Meeting daily at our office or laboratory in Burnside.

Thesecasualroles 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…

• Deliver biosecurity surveillance & response field services for the National Invasive Ant Surveillance programme (NIAS).
• Work in a team of 2-4 to undertake site inspections, trapping/surveillance work, data recording and sample handling looking for exotic ants at high-risk sites such as seaports, airports & transitional facilities.
• 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