Outdoor Biosecurity Field Officer (Casual, 2–3 Months)

AsureQuality; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training provided

Job summary

AsureQuality's Biosecurity team in New Zealand is seeking a casual field officer to deliver surveillance and response services across high-risk sites, including seaports and airports. The role is outdoors with daylight hours and hours can range from 0 to 40 per week. Training provided and daily meetings at our Hastings office.

Induction is mandatory on 1 December in Auckland (travel organised). Training in Lynfield, Auckland, with two-person teams and potential support for Fruit Fly Surveillance

Qualifications

• Must be physically fit and able to walk long periods.
• Able to commit to work hours on short notice (we often give 1-7 days notice).
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Respect Te Reo me ona tikanga Maori and other cultures.

Responsibilities

• Deliver biosecurity surveillance and response field services for NIAS.
• Work in a two-person team to inspect sites, trap surveillance, record data and handle samples at high-risk sites (ports, airports, facilities).
• Potentially assist other Biosecurity teams with Fruit Fly Surveillance.
• Full training provided.

Skills

Physical fitness

Communication skills

Flexible hours

Tech literacy

Cultural awareness

Job description

AsureQuality's Biosecurity team in New Zealand is seeking a casual field officer to deliver surveillance and response services across high-risk sites, including seaports and airports. The role is outdoors with daylight hours and hours can range from 0 to 40 per week. Training provided and daily meetings at our Hastings office.

Induction is mandatory on 1 December in Auckland (travel organised). Training in Lynfield, Auckland, with two-person teams and potential support for Fruit Fly Surveillance