Northland Regional Council’s role is to care for and protect Te Taitokerau Northland's environment and communities. Does that resonate with you?  

Ko te aha ā mātou mahi?  / What work do we do? 

We’re focused on creating a healthy environment, strong economy and resilient communities - matching our skills and resources with the vision and aspirations of our people. Our mahi involves working in partnership with tāngata whenua and our communities to protect and care for our waters, land, air and native life, while building our region’s resilience and adapting to a changing climate. When you join us, you’re part of something bigger- helping Te Taitokerau thrive for generations to come.  

Toitū te whenua, toitū te moana, toitū te tangata. If the land is well, if the sea is well, the people will thrive.     

 Te āheinga / The opportunity 

Join our team of dedicated Field Officers as we push to our goal of being possum free across Whangārei Heads peninsula. This position is fixed term through to the end of June 2027 and will involve some public holiday and weekend work on a rostered basis.    

Based out of our Parua Bay field office, the role will include installing and servicing traps and bait stations, track development/maintenance and collecting field data. To be successful in this role you must be confident navigating rough and challenging terrain. 

You will have the opportunity to represent the kaupapa at various stakeholder events, including school programs, and strengthen relationships with mana whenua. You will have a sound understanding of tikanga and the principles of Te Tiriti and mātauranga Māori.  

You’ll step into a genuinely supportive team who will back you as you find your feet and grow in the role. If you’re passionate about conservation, confident building relationships, and enjoy working in the field, we’d love to hear from you. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the environment and community of beautiful Whangārei Heads. 

He kōrero mōu / About you 

We are looking for someone who can bring the following skills, knowledge, personal qualities and experience to our diverse team:  

• Experience in hands-on field delivery work   
• 2 plus years in a role of relevance 
• Ability to work unsupervised   
• Sound understanding of tikanga Māori 
• Confident navigating rough and challenging terrain.  
• Local knowledge of the Whangārei Heads whenua 
• Full drivers licence  
• Experience in use of Microsoft applications especially Word, Excel and Outlook. 
• Basic GIS knowledge and skills 
• Familiarity with GPS and map navigation 
• Current first aid and 4WD certificate is desirable  

Tono mai / Apply 

The mahi we do really makes a difference, so if you are motivated to help nurture our region’s taiao, we are keen to learn more about you. Want to have a kōrero with us first, or just need more information? If so, contact our Predator Free Whangārei Manager, Oliver Hopwood (oliverh@nrc.govt.nz). To view the job description, visit our careers site where the following link will work: JD: Biosecurity Officer - Predator Free

Applications close on 22 March 2026  

We review applications as they are received. Apply online now, as the close date may change. Please note that we do not accept email applications. 

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency/citizenship, or a valid NZ work visa.