Ecological Restoration Field Technician

Kaitiaki o te Ngahere; Wellington; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaitiaki o te Ngahere, Wellington-based ecological restoration and biosecurity specialists, seek a Team Member to join the field crew delivering pest plant/animal control and native revegetation across the Wellington region. This hands-on outdoor role rewards commitment to protecting Aotearoa's natural environment and includes physical, outdoorsy tasks.

Eligibility includes GrowSafe Standard Certificate, First Aid, a full NZ Driver Licence, and field pest-control experience.

Qualifications

• GrowSafe Standard Certificate is required.
• First Aid Certificate is required.
• Full NZ Driver Licence is required.
• Manual Driving (preferred).
• Field experience in pest plant and pest animal control is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out pest plant control operations, including manual methods, powered tools, and agrichemical application, in accordance with job briefs, GrowSafe requirements, and company SOPs.
• Undertake pest animal control, including setting, checking, resetting, and recording trap lines across a range of trap types.
• Support native revegetation activities, including planting and establishment-phase weed control.
• Carry out pest plant survey work and native forest survey plots, accurately recording GPS tracklogs and point data in line with SOPs and client specifications.
• Follow all health and safety requirements, including correct PPE use, safe chemical handling, and hazard identification and reporting.
• Be available for away-from-home work as required, and operate vehicles safely and professionally to and between sites.

Education

GrowSafe Standard Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Full NZ Driver Licence

Manual Driving (preferred)

Field experience in pest plant and pest animal control

Job description

Kaitiaki o te Ngahere, Wellington-based ecological restoration and biosecurity specialists, seek a Team Member to join the field crew delivering pest plant/animal control and native revegetation across the Wellington region. This hands-on outdoor role rewards commitment to protecting Aotearoa's natural environment and includes physical, outdoorsy tasks.

Eligibility includes GrowSafe Standard Certificate, First Aid, a full NZ Driver Licence, and field pest-control experience.