Ecology Field Worker – Keystone Ecology – Christchurch

Conservation Job Board; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Ecology está procurando trabalhadores de campo em Ecologia para um contrato a prazo fixo de 1 ano. A posição é voltada para atividades de restauração ecológica, incluindo controle de plantas pestilentas e monitoramento da biodiversidade. Procuramos pessoas motivadas, apaixonadas pela conservação e dispostas a trabalhar em diversas condições externas, contribuindo para projetos significativos. A experiência em trabalho de campo é fundamental.

Benefits

Oportunidades de treinamento

Equipa profissional e simpática

Trabalho diversificado em projetos

Qualifications

• Experiência em trabalho de campo prático.
• Capacidade física para trabalhar em diversas condições climáticas.
• Licença de condução manual e capacidade de dirigir veículos de transmissão manual.

Responsibilities

• Controlar plantas pestes e restaurar habitats nativos.
• Monitorar biodiversidade e coletar dados.
• Trabalhar em localizações remotas de até 7 dias.

Skills

Knowledge of ecological processes

Plant identification

Passion for the outdoors

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Education

Tertiary qualification in Ecology

Tertiary qualification in Conservation

Grow Safe certification

Tools

GPS tools

Chainsaw operation certification

4WD operation certification

Job description

Full-time, Fixed-term position for 1 year
Christchurch-based position, with fieldwork across Canterbury and occasional remote work

About Us

Keystone Ecology is a Christchurch-based ecological services company specialising in native habitat restoration, weed and pest control, and biodiversity monitoring. We work across Canterbury on a wide variety of projects with a strong focus on practical, science-based conservation outcomes.

We’re currently seeking several motivated and capable Ecology Field Workers to join our team for a 1-year fixed-term contract. If you’re passionate about the environment, enjoy working outdoors, and want to contribute to meaningful ecological work, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

This full-time, field-based position involves a variety of ecological restoration activities, with a strong focus on:

• Pest plant control
• Native planting and habitat restoration
• Biodiversity monitoring and data collection.

You’ll be based in Christchurch but should be prepared to work away from home in remote locations for periods of up to 7 days (although typically one week per month).

What We’re Looking For

Essential Attributes:

• A tertiary qualification in Ecology, Conservation, or a related field
• Experience in practical, field-based ecological work
• Passion for the outdoors and conservation
• Knowledge of ecological processes and plant identification (native and pest species)
• Physically fit and comfortable working in all weather and terrain
• Current full manualdriver’s license and ability to confidently drive manual transmission vehicles.
• Comfortable and experienced working with agrichemicals (Grow Safe certification required, or willing to obtain)
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and team-oriented mindset

Desirable Skills:

• First aid certification
• Experience using GPS or mobile field data collection tools
• Chainsaw, ATV, or 4WD operation certification
• Experience with small mammal fieldwork

Why Work With Us?

• Work with a skilled and friendly team of ecological professionals
• Contribute to meaningful, on-the-ground conservation outcomes
• Training opportunities and diverse project work across Canterbury

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 4:30pm. These are typical work hours only – flexibility may be needed for occasional jobs and extended field trips.

How to Apply

Send your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role to:[e-mail]

Applications close: Friday, 29 August 2025. Don’t wait! We will begin interviewing as suitable candidates apply and are aiming to fill multiple roles.