Biosecurity Officer
Tasman District Council
Listing Description
Description
- A values-based organisational culture and a supportive team environment
- Competitive salary and an attractive benefits package
- Health insurance
- A day off on your birthday!
- Full time, Permanent based in Golden Bay, Tasman
Are you passionate about safeguarding our natural environment and working closely with communities to make a real difference?
Tasman District Council is looking for a Biosecurity Officer to join our Marine and Terrestrial team within the Environmental Services Group. This is an opportunity to contribute directly to the health, resilience and long-term sustainability of our region. Help protect the environment that makes Tasman thrive.
About the Role
As a Biosecurity Officer, you'll play an important role in delivering the Tasman‑Nelson Regional Pest Management Plan, helping landowners, community groups and partner agencies manage pests across our diverse district.
You'll be out in the field undertaking pest surveillance and inspections, working with landowners to manage pest incursions, and providing practical and trusted advice to the community. Your keen eye will spot new incursions, and your technical expertise will advise on ongoing management. Our education first approach will see you working with your colleagues across the Tasman district to improve biosecurity awareness and capability in our community.
This role is varied, hands‑on and community-focused, with a blend of fieldwork, relationship building, reporting, and collaboration.
This role is responsible for leading projects across the Tasman District and will be focussed on community connection in Golden Bay. Preference will be given to candidates able to be based in Golden Bay.
What You'll Be Doing
- Delivering pest management programmes under the Biosecurity Act and Tasman Nelson Regional Pest Management Plan
- Conducting surveillance, inspections, and data collection across the Tasman region.
- Working with landowners, iwi, community groups, and partner agencies to give practical biosecurity advice.
- Preparing educational materials and representing Council at community events.
- Ensuring accurate reporting using GIS and Council systems.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- A qualification in biosecurity, biological sciences, or a related discipline.
- Practical experience in pest management (minimum three years).
- Strong communication skills and the ability to relate to a wide range of people.
- Good judgment, organisation, and problem‑solving ability.
- Aptitude for new technology and continuous improvement
- A current driver's licence and physical fitness to meet fieldwork requirements.
- Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and comfort working within te ao Māori.
Why Join Us?
The Environmental Services Group is home to experts dedicated to protecting and enhancing the region's natural environment. You'll be part of a respected team that provides vital environmental insights and community support, backed by Council values of Innovation, Caring, Responsibility, Relationships, and Inclusiveness.
Our purpose is simple: Delivering Public Value - Kia whai hua mā te marea.
If you want meaningful work that gets you outdoors, connects you with communities, and directly supports the health of Te Taiao, we'd love to hear from you.
Please note we will review applications as they are received and may interview before the close date.
Please submit your application online at https://careers.tasman.govt.nz/Vacancies. To view full details or for more information contact the People and Wellbeing Team on Ph. 03 543 8988.
Ref. 6873041
Applications close 06 April 2026
Application details
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Tasman District Council
Climate and lifestyle are two of the major factors for people choosing to live and work in the Tasman District.
At the Tasman District Council, we live and breathe our vision, mission and values. We want the Tasman District to be a thriving, vibrant, interactive community where people enjoy a wonderful lifestyle and the natural environment is well cared for. We want to live in a place where we all live and work sustainably, with employment opportunities for everyone, and where residents and visitors can enjoy the stunning natural beauty of our District.
If you love the sunshine and the great outdoors, the Tasman District provides plenty of opportunity for you. From tramping, mountaineering, camping and hunting, through to horse trekking, boating and fishing, you name it, it can be done in Tasman. We also have some of the top mountain bike tracks in the country at your disposal.
With three national parks – Abel Tasman, Kahurangi and Nelson Lakes, and Tasman's Great Taste Trail on your doorstep, there’s plenty of opportunity to explore the best parts of the region. If the outdoors aren’t for you, you can sit back and relax at one of the many great restaurants, wineries, cafes, breweries and bars in the region.
We are a great organisation to work for, passionate about what we do, and full of people who want to make a positive difference. You’ll work with nationally and internationally recognised leaders in many different professions.
As one of the five unitary councils in New Zealand, we combine the work and obligations of a regional council and a district council in one institution. This enables an end-to-end decision-making and project management process.
We have an attractive range of benefits that you're entitled to by joining our team.
We are all one team, working together and sharing our knowledge every step of the way – come and join us!
