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Posted 18 July, 2026

Field Research Assistant -- Island Bird Surveys

New Zealand Government
Wellington, WGN, NZ Full Time
Reference: 3d212db11edc0676

Job Description

New Zealand Government is seeking a Research Assistant to support conservation mahi on Rakiura Stewart Island. This full-time, short-term role runs from 21 September 2026 to 15 January 2027, with a 10-days-on/4-days-off roster. The position involves field surveys, nest monitoring and setting up cameras, plus data handling and entry, in challenging sub-alpine locations. Based at Rakiura Stewart Island, you will work from huts and campsites, travel between Invercargill and the island by ferry, and #J-18808-Ljbffr

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