Biosecurity Field Officer - Casual Position

AsureQuality; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Training Provided

Job summary

AsureQuality is seeking a Biosecurity Field Officer for a casual, outdoor role in Hawke's Bay. You will join a small team to conduct surveillance, trapping, data recording, and sample handling at high‑risk sites such as seaports and airports.

Training is provided and hours vary up to 40 per week, all daylight hours. Successful candidates must be physically fit, flexible with hours, and capable of using mobile apps and computers.

Qualifications

• Physically fit and able to walk for long periods.
• Commit to work hours on short notice (1–7 days).
• Able to use phone apps and computer technology.
• Respect Te Reo me ona tikanga Maori and other cultures.
• Can-do attitude and strong work ethic.
• Biosecurity experience is desirable but not essential.
• NZ driver license is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver biosecurity surveillance and response field services for the NIAS programme.
• Work in a small team to undertake site inspections, trapping and data handling at high‑risk sites.
• Support other Biosecurity teams with Fruit Fly Surveillance if needed.
• Respect mātauranga Māori and local tikanga in daily work.

Skills

Physical fitness

Flexible hours

Tech literacy

Cultural respect

Can-do attitude

Biosecurity experience desirable

NZ driver's licence desirable

Tools

Phone apps

Computer knowledge

Job description

Biosecurity Field Officer - Casual Position

Everyday our experienced team of 1,700+ people work alongside farmers, producers, and 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 adeep responsibility to do the right thing for food and the environments it comes from.

We are committed to attracting, developing, andretaininggreat people, and supporting them to be the best they can be.We know diverse teams are strongerteamsand we believe in fairness and opportunity for all.

Job Description

AsureQuality's Biosecurity team are looking to add one new team member 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 on either Tuesday 4 November 2026 or Wednesday 5 November 2026 (date to be confirmed).

Location:We will hold the training at our Laboratory in Lynfield, Auckland.

Meeting daily at our office in Hastings.

These casual roles 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 2to 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

Qualifications

To be considered for this role you will…

• Be physically fit and able to walk for long periods of time.
• Able to commit to work hours at short notice (we often give 1-7 days notice for upcoming work hours, due to the nature of the work).
• 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.

Additional Information

Full Training provided.