Field Operator: Remote NZ Pest & Biodiversity Work

Rentokil Initial; West Coast; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time, permanent employment

Living Wage starting pay

Travel, accommodation & meals provided

Industry training & qualifications

Work in remote NZ landscapes

Close-knit team

Job summary

Rentokil Rural & Environmental Services is seeking a Field Operator for the West Coast of New Zealand. Join a team delivering pest and biodiversity work, with hands-on field tasks, trapping, surveys, and testing across remote landscapes.

You will be based in Hokitika, travel to remote sites, and work Monday to Friday with occasional weekend travel. A strong emphasis on health and safety, independent time management, and ability to work away from home is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in field operations and outdoor work.
• Ability to work away from home during the working week.
• Clean NZ driver's licence and comfort with off-road vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Participate in large-scale pest control with Ospri NZ TBfree program.
• Survey for bovine tuberculosis presence and trap/recover possums for testing.
• Travel across the South Island as required and support aerial operations when needed.

Skills

Outdoor work

Field operations

NZ Driver's license

Health & safety

Teamwork

Job description

Rentokil Rural & Environmental Services is seeking a Field Operator for the West Coast of New Zealand. Join a team delivering pest and biodiversity work, with hands-on field tasks, trapping, surveys, and testing across remote landscapes.

You will be based in Hokitika, travel to remote sites, and work Monday to Friday with occasional weekend travel. A strong emphasis on health and safety, independent time management, and ability to work away from home is required.