Field Operations Supervisor - Pest Control & Stakeholders

OSPRI; Hastings; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Medical Insurance

Eye care allowance

Wellbeing leave

Parental/Partner’s leave

Job summary

OSPRI is seeking a proactive Supervisor, Field Operations to oversee pest control programmes in the North Island region, engaging contractors, farmers, Iwi and landowners to ensure safe, effective delivery.

You will monitor contractor performance, provide technical guidance, promote health and safety, manage risk, and travel domestically as required while aligning with our purpose-led values and project timelines.

Qualifications

• A proactive and collaborative professional with pest management experience.
• Strong contractor/vendor management and project delivery skills.
• Good understanding of risk management, health and safety, and hazardous substances legislation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and analyse programme implementation per SOPs and safety requirements.
• Provide information and advice to develop or improve programmes.
• Support the Manager, Field Operations with external stakeholders in field delivery.
• Monitor, quality assure and assess contractor deliverables and performance.
• Collaborate with Engagement Partners to support field needs.
• Ensure equipment maintenance and promote health and safety in daily practice.

Skills

Pest management

Contractor management

Vendor management

Project delivery

Risk management

Health & safety

Hazardous substances knowledge

MS Office

Willing to travel

Education

NZQA Level 4 in science or agriculture

Tertiary qualification in science or agriculture

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

OSPRI is seeking a proactive Supervisor, Field Operations to oversee pest control programmes in the North Island region, engaging contractors, farmers, Iwi and landowners to ensure safe, effective delivery.

You will monitor contractor performance, provide technical guidance, promote health and safety, manage risk, and travel domestically as required while aligning with our purpose-led values and project timelines.