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