Support Officer Samples

Bring your scientific monitoring skills to help DOC track, receive, and process essential samples and data from our field teams
- Full time, 6-month fixed term role, based on-site in Lincoln

**Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Turoa**
The Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and restore nature across Aotearoa. When nature thrives, we all thrive.

Ko ta Te Papa Atawhai he tiaki, he whakarauora ano hoki i te taiao puta noa i Aotearoa. He oranga taiao, he oranga tangata.

**Mo te turanga | About the role**
Are you interested in supporting large scale biodiversity monitoring programmes?

We're seeking a couple of dedicated Support Officers (Samples and Data) to help DOC track, receive, and process essential biodiversity samples from our field teams. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful ecological research while developing your skills in a dynamic environment

The position will be focussed on:

- Tracking the lifecycle of samples and log them in our database upon receipt.
- Processing biodiversity samples following rigorous Quality Assurance (QA) steps according to established procedures.
- Utilising sample management systems to support the biodiversity monitoring program.
- Identifying and addressing QA issues, collaborating with the Technical Support Officer on patterns.
- Assisting with warehousing projects, and managing sample storage and archiving.
- Entering data collected by monitoring field staff.

This is a full time, 6-month fixed term role, based on-site in our Lincoln office.

Click here for the Role Description

**Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience**
You will be a team player with a strong technical background and is able to learn quickly.

If you have some of following, we are keen to hear from you:

- a relevant qualification in biology, ecology, botany or the natural sciences
- knowledge and practice experience in biodiversity monitoring methods
- confident handling of vascular samples, chew cards, and soil samples
- data management and accurate data digitisation (data entry) experience
- proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- excellent instruction-following skills and a proactive approach to seeking clarification
- strong documentation skills to track progress effectively
- comfortable navigating office protocol with professionalism
- clear and confident communication skills
- ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- working and delivering to tight timeframes.

**Mo te tima | About the team**
The Monitoring and Insights Directorate focuses on developing system-wide intervention logic to describe how DOC achieves its outcomes; to not only deliver conservation, but also to tell the story of what was achieved with supporting evidence.

Our key functions include research, planning, monitoring, analysis, reporting, infrastructure, frameworks, tools, processes, information management, and capability.

**He aha nga painga mou? | What's in it for you?**
DOC places importance on developing a culture where everyone can participate, thrive, and grow. We're working towards being an organisation that is diverse, equitable and inclusive by default. You can learn more about what we offer here.

If you require any accommodations or adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

The salary range for this position is $60,703 to $66,911 with the starting salary of the successful applicant being based on their relevant skills and experience.

Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory - this includes holding a valid work visa that covers the whole period of employment.

Due to high volumes, we are not engaging with recruitment agencies for this role.

**Ra whakakapi | Applications close** at 11:59 pm on Friday, 19 September 2025
**Taupanga | Job reference**: JR100671