Community Coordinator (Biosecurity) – Otago Regional Council – Alexandra or Queenstown

Permanent full-time role

The Opportunity

The Otago Regional Council are looking for a Community Coordinator – Biosecurity to join our Environmental Implementation on a permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week) basis, in our busy Alexandra or Queenstown office.

As a Community Coordinator, you’ll work directly with landowners, catchment groups, mana whenua, volunteers, and partner organisations to support practical action on some of the region’s most challenging biosecurity issues. You’ll be confident engaging with communities, facilitating workshops and meetings, and building trusted relationships that help shift behaviours and support compliance processes where needed.

To find full job description and to apply please click here – Job Description

How to Apply

If you meet the above criteria, we welcome your application, including your CV and cover letter outlining why you are the person for this role via the Apply button.

Please note. We don’t always work to fixed closing dates and may start considering and interviewing candidates as their applications are received, so we encourage you to apply early.

At ORC, we value diversity, and the different strengths people bring. We can provide flexible recruitment options such as virtual interviews, online kōrero, or whānau-inclusive interviews. If you would like to have whānau support with you during your interview, just let us know—we welcome it!

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For further information, please contact human.resources@orc.govt.nz

All candidates require the right to work in New Zealand.

Applications close: Thursday 19 March 2026.