Senior Adviser (Wildings Programme)

Job Title: Senior Adviser

Role Type: Fixed term role until 30 June 2029

Location: Wellington CBD

Salary band & range: General Salary Range D - $100,934 to $118,005 depending on skills and experience

About the Role

Biosecurity New Zealand is recruiting for a Senior Adviser to help develop the Wilding Conifer National Pest Management Plan (NPMP). This role sits within the Pest Management Programmes Group, which leads high‑profile national programmes to protect New Zealand’s environment, economy, and way of life from established pests and diseases.

You will lead and coordinate specific projects contributing to the development of the NPMP, and directly support the Project Manager NPMP. The work will include the rationale and objectives, costs, funding, and management agency options. This will require significant engagement and supporting analysis, including an updated cost‑benefit analysis, assessment o...