Field Operator - Animal Pest Control | West Coast

Rentokil Initial; Hokitika; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel and accommodation provided

Meals provided when working away

Industry training & qualifications

Living wage start

Job summary

Rentokil Initial is seeking Field Operators to join our team on full-time, permanent work across remote New Zealand landscapes. You’ll take part in large-scale pest control and conservation, travel across the South Island, and stay away Monday through Friday with meals and accommodation provided.

Ideal candidates are fit and resilient, able to work in steep terrain and all weather, with a clean NZ driver’s licence and a commitment to health and safety.

Qualifications

• Field experience such as hunting or pest-plant control.
• Able to stay away from home during the working week.
• Clean NZ driver’s licence and confident with off-road vehicles.
• Eligible to work in NZ and pass criminal record checks.
• Excellent health and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Participate in pest control and conservation across remote NZ landscapes.
• Manage animal pests via trapping and toxins.
• Target wallabies, possums, and ungulates.
• Support habitat restoration.

Skills

Field experience

Health & safety

Off-road navigation

Strong communication

NZ driver’s licence

Tools

ATV qualifications

4WD qualifications

LUV qualifications

Job description

We are seeking Field Operators to join our team! Experience rewarding hands-on outdoor work, travel throughout the South Island, and safeguard Aotearoa’s natural environment while building solid skills!

As a Field Operator, you will take part in large-scale pest control and conservation across remote New Zealand landscapes. Tasks include managing animal pests via trapping and toxins, targeting wallabies, possums, and ungulates, controlling invasive plants, and supporting habitat restoration.

In return, you will gain hands-on experience, earn industry qualifications, and join a team dedicated to reliability and results.

Where you’ll be based:

Based on the West Coast, our team travels across the South Island. Most roles require staying away Monday through Friday, plus occasional 10-day stints, with meals and accommodation covered.

What's in it for you?

• Full-time, permanent employment with consistent work
• Fair pay, starting at the Living Wage
• Travel, accommodation and meals provided when working away
• Industry training and nationally recognised qualifications
• The opportunity to work in some of New Zealand's most remote landscapes
• A close-knit team that's proud of the work they do

What we’re looking for:

• Fit, resilient, and confident working in steep, remote terrain and all weather
• Able to work away from home during the working week
• Strong communication skills with a solid commitment to health & safety
• Field experience such as hunting and/or pest-plant control
• Able to work independently and manage time well
• Clean and Full NZ driver’s licence and confident with off-road vehicles
• Eligible to work full-time in NZ and able to pass a criminal record check

Desirable but not essential:

• Previous experience or qualifications in pest control or NZ biosecurity work
• First Aid Certificate
• ATV, LUV, or 4WD qualifications
• GrowSafe or Controlled Substance Licence
• NZ Firearms Licence
• Chainsaw certification or accreditation

Candidates must hold permanent full working rights in New Zealand. Preferred applicants will undergo standard pre-employment checks, including medical assessments, reference checks, and criminal history verification, adhering to Rentokil Initial standards.

About us:

Operating in New Zealand as Rentokil, Initial, and Ambius, Rentokil Initial is a global business services company with over 63,000 employees across 80+ countries dedicated to helping customers and communities.

Rentokil Rural & Environmental Services delivers customised, sustainable pest and weed management across diverse terrains, from high country to dense bush. We offer end-to-end management for complex environmental projects of all scales.

We focus on long-term ecological solutions from planning to execution and reporting. Guided by Relationships, Teamwork, Service, and Responsibility, our team is passionate about protecting people, enhancing lives, and preserving nature.