Monitoring Field Operative – Nelmac Kumanu – Nelson

OverviewGreat opportunity to join our Biodiversity and Biosecurity team as a Monitoring Field Operative ...Our Biodiversity and Biosecurity team has an opportunity for a Monitoring Field Operative to work in and around some of the most beautiful and remote areas in New Zealand.

We are seeking applications for a permanent full-time Monitoring Field Operative to undertake pest animal monitoring projects for various clients including OSPRI / TBfreeNZ and the Department of Conservation / Te Papa Atawhai.The position is based out of Nelson, but you will work in many different geographical locations.

There are times during the year when there is less demand for the monitoring work – in these periods you would be required to work as a Conservation Ranger within one of our Nelson based Conservation teams, carrying out a range of practical fieldwork activities such as pest plant control, planting, re-vegetation and vegetation clearance.We are keen to hear from you if you are an outdoors enthusiast, passionate about the environment and willing to work in all weather conditions.Ideally, suitable candidates will have some of the following skills and attributes (full training can be provided to the successful applicant) : A high level of experience in remote backcountry locationsExperience with rural NZ industries, farming, forestry etcPrevious experience with rural pest animal monitoring and control and / or recreational hunting.Ability to work autonomously and as a lone workerWorkplace First Aid with NZQA US (6400, 6401, 6402) Four Wheel Drive cert with NZQA US (17976, 17978) Light Utility Vehicle cert with NZQA US (24553, 24556, 24558, 24562)Two-wheel motorcycle certification with NZQA US (19053, 19054, 19055, 19057)BioNet / NPCA monitoring accreditation including the use of traps and WaxTags.NZ Certificate in Pest Operations L3 – Rural Pest Monitoring or Control.Class 1 NZ Driver's Licence (Class 6 also preferable).

Kumanu Environmental can offer you : Competitive paySafe and inclusive working environmentPragmatic and approachable leadership and managementExcellent job satisfaction enhancing the local community and environmentGreat employee discounts with national and local service providers / retailers.If you have any questions regarding these roles, please contact Helen Gauden-Ing at

• or 027 700 1495.Applicants must have a current full drivers' licence, NZ residency / citizenship or a valid NZ work visa and will be required to undergo pre-employment checks.Applications close : Thursday 2nd October 2025 (applications reviewed on receipt).

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