Parks Officer – Biodiversity & Restoration

Queenstown Lakes District Council; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Southern Cross Wellbeing One Plan (FT)

Gym/fitness facility discounts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Queenstown Lakes District Council is seeking a Parks Officer (Service Delivery) to protect and enhance biodiversity across Council land in Queenstown. The role blends hands-on delivery with technical advice, supporting pest control, restoration, and environmental programmes in a dynamic local-government context.

You will work with contractors, iwi, community groups and other agencies to deliver projects aligned with the Climate and Biodiversity Action Plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in natural heritage, conservation or related field.
• At least 3 years' experience in conservation or indigenous biodiversity management.
• Specialist knowledge in freshwater, pest or weed control, or biodiversity areas.
• Proven ability to work with contractors, iwi, community groups and stakeholders.
• Strong project delivery with reporting and budgeting skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver biodiversity and restoration programmes across QLDC land.
• Provide specialist advice on biodiversity, freshwater and pest issues.
• Develop planting and ecological restoration plans to protect habitats.
• Coordinate environmental surveying and monitoring to measure outcomes.
• Collaborate with internal/external partners on environmental plans.
• Build relationships with tangata whenua and community groups.
• Prepare technical reports and represent QLDC on environmental groups.
• Liaise with agencies and landowners to sustain biodiversity outcomes.
• Support wildfire seasonal works and community planning initiatives.
• Implement wildfire prevention programs and risk communications.

Skills

Biodiversity management

Pest management

Ecological restoration

Project delivery

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in natural heritage or related field

Job description

Queenstown Lakes District Council is seeking a Parks Officer (Service Delivery) to protect and enhance biodiversity across Council land in Queenstown. The role blends hands-on delivery with technical advice, supporting pest control, restoration, and environmental programmes in a dynamic local-government context.

You will work with contractors, iwi, community groups and other agencies to deliver projects aligned with the Climate and Biodiversity Action Plan.