Company DescriptionEveryday our experienced team of 1800+ people work alongside others throughout the food supply chain to help them uphold what Aotearoa stands for in food - a higher standard of quality and safety. We are passionate about our shared role as Kaitiaki Kai, guardians of food, and have a deep responsibility to do the right thing for food and the environments it comes from. We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining great people, and supporting them to be the best they can be.
Helping Aotearoa shape a better food world!Job DescriptionProtect our borders/farms + Outdoor work + Keep NZ pest free Permanent SeasonalWest Auckland based workThe opportunityAt AsureQuality our Biosecurity and field team provide services to help protect New Zealand against exotic pests and disease incursions and this is an opportunity for you to be on the frontline of this battle. We currently have a great part time opportunity to join our team as Biosecurity Field Officer.
In this role you will … Deliver biosecurity surveillance monitoring for projects such as Fruit fly surveillance, National Invasive Ant Surveillance programme (NIAS), pest plant management and ecological restoration. Provide protection at high-risk sites such as private properties, farms, sea-ports, airports and transitional facilities Ensure quick accurate reporting at likely contamination points for pests and exotic species. Other biosecurity monitoring activities could include … Site inspection Trapping/surveillance work Data recording and sample handling Assisting with scheduling, data entry, health & safety compliance, and reporting.
We want to get you into the great outdoors and combat the spread of disease and pest invasion on our farms and at our borders, so apply today and be part of our protection force … with AsureQualityPlease note this is a permanent season position, the season begins 18th August and ends in mid July each year. Your hours of work will be between Monday to Saturday between the hours of 6. 30am to 6pm.
About YouTo be considered for this role will require … A strong fit mind and body! Excellent verbal & written communication skills The ability to use phone app and computer technology A strong health and safety focus Previous experience in Biosecurity is highly desirable but not essential. A full, clean New Zealand drivers licence is essentialIf you’re passionate about protecting New Zealand’s environment and biodiversity, enjoy working outdoors, and want to make a tangible impact, this role is a great opportunity to build on your skills within a supportive and mission-driven team.
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