Biosecurity Field Officer - Casual Position (Napier/Hastings)

AsureQuality; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training provided

Job summary

AsureQuality's Biosecurity team in New Zealand is seeking a casual field officer to deliver surveillance and response services across high-risk sites, including seaports and airports. The role is outdoors with daylight hours and hours can range from 0 to 40 per week. Training provided and daily meetings at our Hastings office.

Induction is mandatory on 1 December in Auckland (travel organised). Training in Lynfield, Auckland, with two-person teams and potential support for Fruit Fly Surveillance

Qualifications

• Must be physically fit and able to walk long periods.
• Able to commit to work hours on short notice (we often give 1-7 days notice).
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Respect Te Reo me ona tikanga Maori and other cultures.

Responsibilities

• Deliver biosecurity surveillance and response field services for NIAS.
• Work in a two-person team to inspect sites, trap surveillance, record data and handle samples at high-risk sites (ports, airports, facilities).
• Potentially assist other Biosecurity teams with Fruit Fly Surveillance.
• Full training provided.

Skills

Physical fitness

Communication skills

Flexible hours

Tech literacy

Cultural awareness

Job description

Job Description

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 paid induction on 1st December in Auckland (Travel will be organised on your behalf)..

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

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).
• Good verbal & written communication skills.
• 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.

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