Conservation Technician

Treescape; Kumeu; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time hours

Full PPE provided

On-site parking

Training & development

Career progression

Job summary

Treescape in Kumeu, Auckland, is seeking a Conservation Technician to join our environmental restoration team, focusing on weed control, native planting, and ecological enhancement across the Auckland region. The ideal candidate has a current Growsafe certificate, a class 1 NZ driver licence, experience with agrichemical spraying, and a safety‑minded, outdoors‑oriented approach.

This role offers 30 hours per week, competitive hourly rates, full PPE, on‑site parking, and ongoing training within

Qualifications

• Must have current Growsafe certificate or equivalent agrichemical handling qualification.
• Full NZ Driver Licence (Class 1) is required.
• Experience with agrichemical spraying and weed control operations is essential.
• Experience in native tree planting and revegetation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Agrichemical spraying for weed and pest plant control.
• Native tree and shrub planting.
• Council and private large-scale planting projects.
• Pest plant monitoring and removal.
• Plant maintenance, watering, mulching, and aftercare activities.
• Recording completed works and reporting field observations.
• Adhering to site-specific health and safety requirements and environmental standards.

Skills

Growsafe Certificate

Agrichemical spraying

Weed control

Native tree planting

Revegetation

Pest plant identification

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Full NZ Driver Licence (Class 1)

First Aid Certificate

Tools

GPS/GIS applications

Field data collection systems

Mobile reporting tools

Job description

• Employee Type Part Time
• Required Degree NONE

Contact information

• Contact Name HR Team
• Contact Phone [phone]
• Contact Email [e-mail]

Description

Passionate about restoring New Zealand's natural environment and enjoy working outdoors? Treescape, New Zealand's largest Green Asset Management provider, is looking for a Conservation Technician to join our team in Kumeu, Auckland.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on a variety of ecological restoration, revegetation, weed control, and environmental enhancement projects across the Auckland region. If you're motivated, physically fit, and take pride in making a visible difference to the environment, we'd love to hear from you.

• Full New Zealand Driver Licence (Class 1)
• Current Growsafe® Certificate or equivalent agrichemical handling qualification
• Experience in agrichemical spraying and weed control operations
• Experience in native tree planting, revegetation, and planting maintenance
• Knowledge of pest plant identification and control methods
• Ability to safely operate spraying equipment, hand tools, and chainsaws
• Physically fit and capable of working outdoors in varying weather conditions and challenging terrain
• Strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental best practices
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication skills and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Approved Handler Certification (or willingness to obtain)
• First Aid Certificate
• Experience working on ecological restoration, council, infrastructure, or landscaping projects
• Experience using GPS/GIS applications, field data collection systems, or mobile reporting tools
• Class 2 Licence, WTR endorsements, or machinery operating experience

Key Responsibilities

• Agrichemical spraying for weed and pest plant control
• Native tree and shrub planting
• Council and private large-scale planting projects
• Pest plant monitoring and removal
• Plant maintenance, watering, mulching, and aftercare activities
• Recording completed works and reporting field observations
• Adhering to site-specific health and safety requirements and environmental standards

Why Treescape?

• Work on meaningful environmental and restoration projects
• Competitive hourly rates based on experience and qualifications
• Guaranteed Part-time work (30 hours per week, Monday to Friday)
• Full PPE provided
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Career progression within New Zealand's leading Green Asset Management company
• Supportive, safety-focused team culture
• Free on-site parking
• Opportunity to work across a range of conservation, restoration, and landscape projects
• Stable employment backed by long-term contracts
• Inclusive workplace where all backgrounds are valued

Treescape is an Accredited Employer and an Equal Opportunity Employer.