Pest Animal Team Officer (Regional Response)
The role
Are you looking for a role that makes a real difference to our regions biosecurity and biodiversity? Do you enjoy working outdoors and already have the practical skills that we need in this role? We are seeking applications from an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join us as a Regional Response Officer to carry out animal pest control work. This is a permanent, full time position, based from our Marton Service Centre and will work predominately throughout the Manawatū, Rangitikei and Horowhenua Districts.
About you
Successful applicants will have the following experience and attributes:
- Experience with quads on steep hill country and appropriate accreditation
- Good communication skills and experience in working with rural landowners
- Experience in possum/pest animal control
- Full Class 1 driver's licence
- Hold a Controlled Substance and Firearms Licence or the ability to obtain one
- Enjoy working as part of a team
- The love and ability to work outdoors
- Able to work alone safely in remote and difficult terrain.
Why join us?
When you join us, you can look forward to a rewarding career full of opportunities to develop a positive and supportive work environment. We do this through:
- Positive focus on employee health, wellness and wellbeing initiatives across the organisation including your birthday off, wellness day, life insurance for all permanent staff and 5 weeks leave after 2 years of service
- Flexible family friendly work environment
- Ongoing development and opportunities across the organisation to grow, specialise or diversify your skills
- Working together for a better environment across our region
- A supportive and social work environment across the organisation.
About us
The Horizons region extends over 22,200km2 – from Ruapehu in the north and Horowhenua in the south, to Whanganui in the west and Tararua in the east. We work with and for our community in the use and protection of our environment, managing our precious resources of land, air and water; as well as public transport and a key role in emergency management. At Horizons Regional Council we work to make our region a healthy environment where people are thriving, including our staff.
Applications close at 5pm on Sunday 21 September 2025.
Horizons are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to ensuring we have a diverse and inclusive workplace so our people reflect the diversity of our region.
