Biosecurity Field Operator - Pest Control & Field Work

Downer; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

Discounted holiday homes

Training and development

Safety gear provided

Job summary

Downer’s Biosecurity Team is seeking a Biosecurity Field Operator on a fixed-term basis to apply pest management techniques for invertebrate and insect pests across North Canterbury. Home base is Culverden with travel to various locations and accommodation provided when off depot.

You’ll trap, bait, survey and monitor pests while ensuring safety and accurate record-keeping; GPS and handheld devices are essential tools in daily work. The contract runs until June 2027 with potential extension.

Qualifications

• Class 1 licence required and valid for field operations.
• Experience operating 4WD/LUV vehicles is highly desirable.
• Strong health and safety awareness in field work.
• Ability to work away from home; accommodation provided.

Responsibilities

• Trap, bait, survey and monitor pest animals such as possums, rabbits and ferrets.
• Manage pest plants including gorse, broom and wilding pines.
• Work across North Canterbury locations; accommodation provided when away from depot.
• Maintain accurate field records and use GPS/handheld devices for reporting.

Skills

Class 1 licence

4WD/LUV experience

Health and safety focus

Ability to work away from home

Education

NZQA Unit standards in 4WD/LUV/Chainsaw

Tools

GPS devices

Handheld recording devices

Job description

Downer’s Biosecurity Team is seeking a Biosecurity Field Operator on a fixed-term basis to apply pest management techniques for invertebrate and insect pests across North Canterbury. Home base is Culverden with travel to various locations and accommodation provided when off depot.

You’ll trap, bait, survey and monitor pests while ensuring safety and accurate record-keeping; GPS and handheld devices are essential tools in daily work. The contract runs until June 2027 with potential extension.