Conservation Advisor

Role Overview

Join Auckland Council’s Environmental Services within the Bio Delivery team as a Conservation Advisor. This full-time position based in Auckland (City, West Auckland, or Albany) offers the chance to impact Tāmaki Makaurau’s natural environment positively by leading community-driven biosecurity and biodiversity initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion community and iwi-led conservation projects by offering resources, restoration guidance, training, and capacity building.
• Execute elements of the Regional Pest Management Plan locally, including surveillance, compliance enforcement such as park buffer regulations, incursion response, and hands-on delivery.
• Provide expert advice and respond to service requests for integrated biodiversity protection efforts at priority locations.
• Manage and deliver local board conservation projects effectively.
• Collaborate with the schools’ team to promote biodiversity and biosecurity education and community engagement.
• Assist mana whenua, landowners, and community groups in applying for council grants and evaluate grant impact.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in conservation, biosecurity, or biodiversity roles with a solid grasp of pest plant and animal management alongside integrated site management.
• Strong dedication to environmental stewardship with strengths in biodiversity/ecological research supported by biosecurity expertise.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building capabilities, enabling effective collaboration with landowners, community groups, and mana whenua.
• Familiarity with delivering technical advice to foster biodiversity outcomes.
• Contract management skills are helpful but not mandatory as this can be developed on the job.
• Possession of a valid, clean New Zealand driver’s license.

Employee Benefits

• Be part of Auckland Council, the largest local government entity in Oceania with 1.7 million served.
• Enjoy a comprehensive suite of employee benefits including flexible work arrangements, Employee Assistance Programs, an Oranga Day, discounted Leisure Centre memberships, and various partnership discounts.

Additional Information

• Application deadline: Sunday, 9 August 2026.
• Pre-employment checks including qualification validation and drug & alcohol testing are required due to the safety-sensitive nature of this position.
• Auckland Council’s Kiwisaver contributions are in addition to the basic salary offered.
• The organisation embraces diversity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates needing support during the recruitment process are encouraged to disclose their requirements at application.