Biosecurity Field Officer - Casual Position

AsureQuality; Napier; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

AsureQuality's Biosecurity team is seeking a casual Biosecurity Field Officer to support NIAS activities in Hawke's Bay and Napier. Training is provided, and hours vary from 0 to 40 per week, daytime only, outdoors.

Successful candidates will join a mission-driven team protecting New Zealand from exotic pests and diseases, with flexible start and finish times and a focus on safety and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Be physically fit and able to walk for long periods.
• Able to commit to work hours at short notice.
• Able to use phone apps and computer technology.
• Respect Te Reo me ona tikanga Maori and other cultures.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Physical fitness

Flexibility

Tech literacy

Job description

Biosecurity Field Officer - Casual Position

• Casual

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 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. We know diverse teams are stronger teams and we believe in fairness and opportunity for all.

AsureQuality's Biosecurity team are looking to add one new team member to help deliver services that protect 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 2 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.

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.

Full Training provided.