Biosecurity Consultant

**Biosecurity Consultant**
Dunedin Ōtepoti

We are seeking someone with a

passion for working with people

and the great outdoors to help

protect New Zealand’s natural

environment.

We’re looking for

someone with

At least two years’ professional

experience in Biosecurity and/or

Project Management

A relevant professional qualification

in an area related to pest plant and

animal ecology/biosecurity

An in-depth knowledge of New

Zealand’s biosecurity issues, pest

species and control techniques

A passion for biosecurity, and a

strong desire to help protect New

Zealand’s environment

Excellent communication skills

Strong problem-solving skills, a

solutions focused approach, and a

desire to work collaboratively in a

team environment

An understanding of risk

management principles and their

The ability to effectively prioritise,

allocate, manage your time, and keep

to timelines

Well-developed skills in project and

contract management (desirable, but

not essential)

Experience in the use of GIS software

and related tools (would be an

advantage)

A current and full New Zealand

drivers’ licence

Based in the heart of the vibrant Warehouse precinct, out close-knit Dunedin

team are looking for another addition to the local and national Biosecurity

team. Whether you’re a Dunedin local, or looking to relocate to Otago, we

have an exciting opportunity for the right person to join and contribute

to our wide range of local and national projects. Dunedin is a small city

jam-packed with offerings; recreational activities include mountain biking,

surfing, tramping, hunting and many more. For the more urban dweller,

Dunedin’s hospitality, arts and culture scenes make this one of NZ’s great

small cities.

Working as part of a passionate and supportive team, you will work

collaboratively with clients, subcontractors, landowners, and the public

across a variety of projects, to effectively deliver biosecurity services in

aquatic and terrestrial pest plant and animal management across New

Zealand. This role has a mix of office-based responsibilities balanced with

time away from the office undertaking field work in the great outdoors.

Boffa Miskell is a leading New Zealand professional services consultancy,

which is focused on better outcomes for our environment. We are entirely

employee-owned and growing, with an increasingly diverse portfolio of

clients and projects. We offer a supportive and collaborative environment,

and our mahi kōkēi initiative enables our team to have greater flexibility

around working remotely. We value having an inclusive and diverse

workplace and offer ongoing opportunities for professional and personal

development to ensure our people can excel and grow.

Check out some of the projects and activities we’re involved in by visiting

our website or LinkedIn page.

If this sounds like your next career move, we look forward to hearing

from you.
- Boffa Miskell are committed to keeping everyone safe from COVID-19. Boffa Miskell
- currently has a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy in place that requires anyone in our
- workplaces to be fully vaccinated (including employees, contractors and visitors).
- status during the recruitment process.encourage you to get in touch with us as soon as possible.