Senior Plant Pathogens Advisor
Auckland Council Graduate, Intern and Cadet ProgrammesJob Description
Senior Plant Pathogens Advisor – Fixed Term (Early August 2026 – 3 September 2027).
Company: Auckland Council. Location: Auckland Wide. Purpose: protect Auckland’s native ecosystems from kauri dieback and plant pathogens.
We’re looking for someone with strong scientific capability and real‑world experience in plant pathogens, biosecurity, biodiversity or conservation environments; someone who can combine technical expertise with strong relationship‑building skills and practical delivery.
This role is far more than desk‑based science. You’ll work closely with mana whenua, community groups, researchers, operational teams and external agencies to help shape and deliver best‑practice pathogen management programmes across Tāmaki Makaurau.
Day‑to‑day responsibilities
- Providing specialist technical advice relating to kauri dieback and plant pathogen management.
- Supporting surveillance, treatment, research and path...
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