Conservation Advisor

• Protect and restore Tāmaki Makaurau's natural environment; lead biosecurity and biodiversity projects that make a real difference on the ground 
• Work alongside mana whenua, landowners and community groups; build relationships that drive lasting conservation outcomes 
• Flexible location across City, West Auckland or Albany, with the full support and benefits of Auckland Council behind you
• Permanent Full-Time opportunity

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Auckland Council's Environmental Services department has an opportunity for a Conservation Advisor within the Bio Delivery team, part of our Local Delivery teams covering North, Central/West, and South.

You'll contribute to integrated invasive species, indigenous ecosystem and species management projects, providing advice and support to mana whenua, landowners and community conservation groups to protect, restore and enhance Tāmaki Makaurau's natural environment.

This role can be based out of our City, West Auckland, or Albany offices, with flexibility to work across these locations depending on convenience.

Day-to-day you could expect to work on:

• Supporting the delivery of community and iwi-led conservation projects — including resources, restoration advice, training and capacity building
• Implementing the Regional Pest Management Plan at a local scale, including surveillance, compliance (e.g. park buffer rules), incursion response and direct delivery
• Responding to requests for service and providing technical advice on integrated projects that protect and enhance biodiversity at priority sites
• Delivering and managing local board projects
• Supporting the schools' team to coordinate biodiversity and biosecurity education and engagement with local schools and communities
• Supporting mana whenua, landowners and community groups to apply for council grant funding, and assessing and evaluating grant outcomes

He kōrero mōu: About you

This role requires experience in a similar conservation, biosecurity or biodiversity role, with a sound understanding of pest plant and animal management and integrated site management practices.

We are looking for someone with:

• A genuine passion for the environment, with strengths leaning toward biodiversity/ecological research alongside biosecurity knowledge
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with experience working alongside landowners, community groups, and mana whenua
• Experience in pest plant and animal management, and providing technical advice to support biodiversity outcomes
• Contract management experience is an advantage, though not essential — this can be learned on the job
• A full, clean NZ driver's licence

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.
 
We offer a range of employee benefits and proudly support flexible working options where possible. 

You’ll have access to a range of fantastic Auckland Council benefits, EAP services, an Oranga Day and discounted Leisure Centre membership and a range of other partnership discounts! View a snapshot of some of our employee benefits here: 
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HCrGnm_Fy1RMrhSkvVZaf3GPtZDk3BLd/view?usp=sharing

We are a diverse organisation – we value diversity in our thinking, and we can only achieve that with a diverse team!

Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini - My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.

Tono Mai: Apply Now!

You can find the position description here
Applications close: Sunday, 9 August 2026

Please note: 

• Qualification Checks will be conducted along with other relevant pre-employment checks required for employment with Auckland Council.
• This role is deemed safety sensitive and, in line with Auckland Council policy, you will be required to complete pre-employment drug & alcohol testing.

Our employer Kiwisaver contribution is additional to base salary offered.

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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.