Join Rentokil Rural and be part of meaningful change, where your mahi makes a real impact! We are looking for people to join our team in Pleasant Point South Island from all across NZ
What you’ll do:
Join Rentokil Rural and tackle large-scale plant pest control across New Zealand’s most remote and stunning landscapes. From wilding pine removal to invasive weed control, restoration projects, and track cutting, you’ll use manual, mechanical, chemical, aerial, and drone-based methods to protect native biodiversity and fragile ecosystems.
Gain hands-on experience, work toward industry qualifications, and be part of a tight-knit team that values grit, reliability, and results. Expect hard work, epic views, and the satisfaction of making a real difference, rain, shine, or snow!
This is hands-on, full-time outdoor work, perfect for those who love a physical challenge and take pride in working hard alongside a supportive, like-minded team!
Location:
Based in Pleasant Point, our team travels across the South Island, working in some of New Zealand’s most remote and stunning landscapes. This role requires staying away during the working week (Mon–Fri) and occasional 10-day trips. Accommodation and meals are provided while working away and transport covered by our own vehicles, giving you the chance to explore incredible locations while making a genuine impact on conservation.
Why join us?
What we’re looking for:
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You can find us at https://rentokilruralenvironmental.co.nz/ or our Instagram @high_country_contracting
Successful candidates must complete a pre-employment assessment, including medical, reference, and criminal background checks, meeting Rentokil Initial's satisfactory criteria.
If you enjoy working outdoors and want to be part of a team helping to protect New Zealand’s unique landscapes, we’d like to hear from you. Please note that applicants must have the right to live and work permanently or long-term in New Zealand.
About us:
Rentokil Rural & Environmental Services combines experience spanning diverse landscapes, from high-country farms to dense native bush. Whether it’s predator control, ungulate management, or invasive plant control, we deploy innovative, sustainable, and effective pest control strategies to meet the unique needs of our clients.
A key strength of our expertise lies in our end-to-end project management service, where we leverage our experience in successfully managing complex projects of all sizes, customised to fit the specific needs of each landscape.
At Rentokil Rural & Environmental Services, we make a positive mark on New Zealand’s landscapes, understanding ecosystems, committing to sustainable practices, delivering long-term environmental solutions and using effective pest and plant pest management. Every project benefits future generations. From planning to execution and reporting, our work aligns with client goals and makes a real impact on the ground.
We hold strong to our values of Service, Relationships and Teamwork. What truly sets us apart is our people. We are a friendly and supportive team, driven by a passion to help protect people, enhance lives and preserve our planet, every day.
Rentokil Initial plc employs c.68,500 people across 89 countries - offering the experience and expertise of a multi-national organisation, whilst delivering services with the agility and characteristics of a local business.
As world leaders in Pest Control and Hygiene & Well-being services, we deliver services that protect people and enhance lives, to commercial and private customers worldwide.
Rentokil Initial plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange (FTSE 100).
