Working at Environment Southland

We play an important role, working with our communities, local councils, government agencies and community organisations to help shape our region for the better.

We’re proud to employ a diverse range of skilled, knowledgeable and passionate people in a variety of roles that play an important part in ensuring we get to live, work and play in a thriving region.

We are always on the hunt for talented and dedicated people. If you’re interested in working with us and sharing your skills, take a look at the current opportunities and see if your next move could be with us.

Whether you’re comfortable in the back office help with systems, administration and supporting our people, or you’re an ‘out in the field’ type who thrives on working with communities, managing pests or monitoring our environment, we might have a role that’s perfect for you.

We offer a range of benefits, including a 37.5 hour work week with flexible working hours, generous annual leave, and opportunities for training and development. Your health and wellbeing is important to us, so we offer wellbeing leave, enhanced sick leave, income protection insurance, and a strong social club for building relationships. 

Read more about our employee benefits.

To view our website, visit www.es.govt.nz

  • About us

    Find out more about who we are, and what we can offer you.

  • Meet the team

    What's it really like to work at Environment Southland? Read about what some of our people do and why they love working at Environment Southland.

  • Living in Southland

    Read about the Southern climate and lifestyle. We're a region with lots on offer for outdoor enthusiasts.