Job Description

• Your chance to make an active, positive contribution to Auckland’s natural environment
• Be part of the team at the forefront of biodiversity and biosecurity management in New Zealand
• Enjoy the benefits of working in a flexible, supportive, and high performing work environment
• Fixed-term position (March 2026 - March 2027)

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

It’s an exciting time to be part of Auckland Council’s Natural Environment Group.
As environmental awareness and protection continues to grow across Tāmaki Makaurau, we’ve invested in a broad suite of programmes ranging from pest plant and pest animal control, kauri protection and increasing support for community-led conservation action.

We are looking for an experienced Conservation Advisor, on a fixed term contract (covering maternity leave), to join our Northern Delivery team within the Environmental Services Department. Based at the Albany Office with flexible working, being three days in the office and up to two days remotely (other offices, spokes, or home).

From Tāpora to Te Arai, and Muriwai to Campbells Bay, the North Delivery team works collaboratively with mana whenua, community conservation groups, and private landowners to increase indigenous biodiversity and reduce the environmental impacts of invasive pests.

You will be leading integrated indigenous ecosystem protection, species management, and invasive species control projects. You will provide advice and support to elected members, mana whenua, landowners, and community conservation groups, to protect, restore and enhance Auckland's natural environment.

He kōrero mōu: About you

You will lead and support interesting and challenging environmental projects that need creative and collaborative solutions. You’ll have previous experience in providing best practice biodiversity and biosecurity advice and can deliver high-quality project management focused on protecting indigenous biodiversity, including reducing the impact of pest species, in both rural and urban environments.

A natural collaborator, confident in working in partnerships with mana whenua and community groups to protect the natural environment. We will value your strong relationship building skills as you will be working with elected members, the wider Auckland Council family, iwi, community groups and landowners to achieve shared environmental outcomes, as well as engaging the public and utilising behaviour change approaches.

You will also need a qualification in ecology, biodiversity, biosecurity, or a related discipline and/or equivalent work experience in ecosystem management.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

Auckland Council is the largest local government council across Oceania, serving over 1.7 million people and contributing towards making Tāmaki Makaurau a world-class city.

You’ll be part of our expert, highly engaged and supportive Environmental Services team that values collaboration, adaptability and continuous learning. Our focus is on creating a positive, inclusive work environment where staff wellbeing and career development are prioritised. Joining Environmental Services will provide you with the opportunity to work across the whole council family, with our mana whenua partners, community groups, private landowners, non-government organisations and central government to support best practice conservation projects and outcomes.

This is your chance to be part of a transformative programme that helps protect and restore the precious natural environment of Tāmaki Makaurau – for today and for future generations.

You’ll have access to a range of fantastic Auckland Council benefits, EAP services, an Oranga Day, discounted Leisure Centre membership and a range of other partnership discounts.

Take the next step in your career and embrace this fantastic opportunity to leave your legacy on Auckland!

Please note:

• This role is deemed safety-sensitive and in line with Auckland Council policy, you will be required to complete pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.
• A full driver's licence is a requirement.
• Qualification checks will be conducted along with other relevant pre-employment checks required for employment with Auckland Council.

You can find the Position Description here
Applications close on Sunday 8th February 2026

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.

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