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Biosecurity / Biodiversity Specialist - Wellington

2 months ago

Porirua, Wellington, New Zealand Landscape Solutions Full time
Protect and enhance our beautiful natural environment

  • Guaranteed 40 hours
  • Training and development
  • Wellington take the lead of a small team
We are a dedicated and genuinely passionate team of biosecurity specialists building a respected reputation in the Biosecurity sector. We are proud to have a supportive and inclusive environment that allows our team to perform at their best.

If you are looking for a true hands-on role, where you can lead from the front, where you know every day, you are making a difference, then we would love to hear from you.


Established in December of 2020, Applied Biosecurity Solutions (ABS) has gone from strength to strength, to a point where we are now looking to find those people who want to share in our success, while at the same time getting to enjoy some of the best working environments you can find anywhere.

Our projects are diverse so you will need to embrace change and variety.

In this role you will be leading a team of approximately 6 staff.

If you have experience relating to - plant identification, chemical handling, plant selection and planting layout, directing or managing others, this will enable you to coach and mentor others in these aspects of the work.

Based out of Auckland ABS works across NZ, with permanent teams in Chch and soon to be Wellington.

ABS currently carries out work across the broader Wellington region and we are looking to make our operations more efficient and cost effective for our clients by establishing a permanent team in the region.

This role would take the lead of this team and become the face of ABS with our Wellington clients, while working alongside, developing, and mentoring a professional team around you.


In addition, if you a starting to build your career in this space and are looking for a high performing team that you can grow with send us through your details and we can have chat about our upcoming opportunities.


We are looking for high performing Individuals who:

  • Have a genuine interest in working in the outdoors and enhancing NZ's native biodiversity.
  • Have ecological, pest plant, pest animal, horticulture, or similar experience to qualify for a Team Leader role.
  • Are health, safety and environmentally conscious.
  • Bring a professional attitude and strong work ethic, are reliable and take pride in their work.
  • Are physically fit and committed to getting the job done.
  • Are reliable and always on time for work.
  • Lead from the front experience mentoring and training junior team members.
  • Confident communicator, both oral and written.
  • Hold a Full NZ Driver's license manual.
  • Are happy to travel away for project work as required.

It would an advantage if you have any of the following:

  • Experience in restoration site preparation, planting, maintenance, and pest plant control
  • Relevant tertiary qualification in botany, ecology, or a similar discipline
  • Strong plant identification skills, native and exotic.
  • Growsafe Registered Chemical Applicator or similar
  • First Aid certificate.
  • Experience using motorised plant and equipment.
  • 4x4 and / or ATV certification and experience.
  • Rope Access qualifications.

What we can offer:

  • The opportunity to work for a company that is building a respected reputation in this field
  • Ongoing support from a highly experienced leadership team
  • Career development and progression
  • Opportunity to work in other parts of New Zealand if desired project based or permanently
  • High levels of HSE, industry training and support with formal qualifications
  • Full uniform and PPE
  • Genuinely motivated and passionate team members
  • Guaranteed 40 hours
per week year round

  • Competitive hourly rates based on experience

About Applied Biosecurity Solutions
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Applications will be responded to after the 16th January 2023

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