Senior Biosecurity Lead, Wallaby Programme

Environment Canterbury; Timaru; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Environment Canterbury in Timaru is recruiting for a biosecurity leader to drive the Wallaby Programme, reducing spread and supporting communities. You will coordinate specialists, budgets and contracts across South Canterbury, collaborating with MPI and local stakeholders to protect biodiversity and rural livelihoods.

You will lead on pest management strategies, provide technical direction, and mentor officers while engaging communities and landowners in a cooperative effort to safeguard

Qualifications

• Significant experience in biosecurity, pest management or a related field.
• Strong project, contract and budget management experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• The ability to provide technical leadership and practical advice.
• A collaborative approach and commitment to delivering environmental outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Leading specialist wallaby control projects and operations
• Managing operational budgets, contracts and programme performance
• Providing expert technical advice on pest and invasive species management
• Coordinating inspection programmes and quality assurance activities
• Mentoring Biosecurity Officers and supporting capability development

Skills

Biosecurity expertise

Stakeholder engagement

Technical leadership

Project management

Budget management

Education

Ecology degree

Job description

Environment Canterbury in Timaru is recruiting for a biosecurity leader to drive the Wallaby Programme, reducing spread and supporting communities. You will coordinate specialists, budgets and contracts across South Canterbury, collaborating with MPI and local stakeholders to protect biodiversity and rural livelihoods.

You will lead on pest management strategies, provide technical direction, and mentor officers while engaging communities and landowners in a cooperative effort to safeguard