Marine Biosecurity Ambassador

Randstad New Zealand; Auckland; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding and training

Skill development in biosecurity/conse

Job summary

Randstad New Zealand in Auckland is seeking Biosecurity Ambassadors to educate boaties and visitors about preventing pests and diseases in the Hauraki Gulf and its islands. Work is outdoors, in teams, mainly Fridays, weekends and public holidays, starting 3 December 2026 through 26 April 2027, with some mid-week duties possible.

Shifts around 18 hours per week, 6-hour blocks, at locations like Bayswater, Takapuna, Orakei, Westhaven and more.

Qualifications

• Interest in protecting Aotearoa’s marine and terrestrial environments, biosecurity and conservation topics.
• Access to reliable transport is essential.
• Reliable smartphone is required.
• Mature, responsible, organized and dependable worker.

Responsibilities

• Engage with people in friendly, meaningful conversations at boat ramps and marinas.
• Encourage best biosecurity practices (check/clean shoes, bags, gear, vessels, boats, vehicles).
• Collect data and report to Biosecurity Ambassador Coordinator.
• Report issues (including H&S) and non‑compliance to Biosecurity Coordinator (not an enforcement role).
• Monitor information materials and distribute collateral as needed.
• Attend briefings and training sessions.

Skills

Customer service

Public engagement

Communication

Manaakitanga

Kaitiakitanga

Teamwork

Problem solving

Organized

Reliability

Transport access

Education

Secondary school

Job description

Are you passionate about keeping Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana, its waters and islands, their flora, fauna, and natural resources pristine and healthy?

If you have an interest in telling people about our marine and terrestrial environment, biosecurity or conservation, then this will be the role for you!

We are seeking outgoing, reliable individuals who want to protect this beautiful backyard as Biosecurity Ambassadors. This is the perfect opportunity to take on exciting temporary summer work and kick‑start your new year with a passion.

The Role

Serious biosecurity issues, including plant diseases, rodents and marine pests, to name a few, are affecting our Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana and Islands, and we want you to be an ambassador to help prevent further harm. You will be educating boaties and visitors travelling to Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana and its islands at key waterfront boat and ferry departure points in Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland on the importance of preventing the spread of pests and diseases, and how this can occur. You will be working in pairs, rostered around the region, primarily working on Fridays, weekends and public holidays. You will be starting on 3rd of December 2026 and potentially up to 26th April 2027. All Ambassadors must also be comfortable and confident in approaching and talking to people, working outdoors and in a variety of locations. Reliable transport is a must. Training will be provided.

Start date: The assignment runs from 3rd December to 26th April (you can choose to finish around Auckland Anniversary/Waitangi weekend for the university term).

Hours: Part-time, around 18 hours per week (6‑hour shifts – Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, as well as Public Holidays) Some mid‑week work will be required during the peak holiday season. Shifts are weather dependent.

Locations: Boat ramps and marinas including but not limited to: Bayswater, Browns Bay, Beachlands, Gulf Harbour, Half Moon Bay, Kawakawa Bay, Orakei, Outboard Boating Club, Pine Harbour, Takapuna, West Harbour and Westhaven and possibly others. Ambassadors may also be required to attend relevant public events such as the Auckland Boat Show and other events or festivals as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Engaging with people in friendly, meaningful conversations, educating boaties and visitors at boat ramps and marinas, and attending summer events.
• Encouraging best biosecurity practices, such as checking and cleaning shoes, bags, gear, vessels, boats and vehicles.
• Collecting data and reporting this to the Biosecurity Ambassador Coordinator.
• Reporting any issues (including H & S) and non‑compliance to the Biosecurity Coordinator (please note that this is not an enforcement role).
• Monitoring availability of information material and distributing collateral as needed.
• Attending briefings and training sessions as required.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has a demonstrated interest in protecting Aotearoa’s marine and terrestrial environments, biosecurity and conservation topics.
• Has access to a reliable means of transport.
• Has a reliable smartphone.
• Is mature and responsible and is an organized and reliable worker.
• Has strong communication and people skills and an interest in manaakitanga and kaitiakitanga.
• Has a friendly, outgoing and engaging personality (a must).
• Can problem solve effectively and make key decisions in a timely manner.

What We Can Offer

• Opportunity to build customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
• Onboarding, training and support throughout the assignment.
• Opportunity to develop your skills, knowledge and experience further in the biosecurity/conservation field.

Skills

Customer service, marine biosecurity, island biosecurity, biosecurity education, conservation, ambassador, boating and sailing experience, environment.

Qualifications

• None

education

Secondary School/High School&CC

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.