Marine Mammal Observer

HEB Construction
📍 Blenheim, Marlborough, New Zealand 💼 Full Time 🕒 Posted March 02, 2026

Job Description

Help protect Aotearoa’s taonga species while contributing to one of New Zealand’s most significant infrastructure projects.


Based exclusively in Picton, this is a rare opportunity to play a crucial environmental role on a once‑in‑a‑generation project.


About the Role


As a Marine Mammal Observer (MMO), you will be the eyes and ears of marine protection on-site. Your primary focus is to ensure our construction activities, especially piling operations, safeguard local marine mammals and align with best practice and resource consent requirements.


You’ll work closely with construction crews, environmental specialists, iwi partners, and regulatory agencies to ensure we continue delivering world‑class infrastructure while honouring our responsibilities to the environment.


Full training from a marine mammal specialist will be provided.


What You’ll Be Doing

  • Conducting systematic surveys and monitoring for marine...
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    Job Details

    • Location Blenheim, Marlborough
    • Job Type Full Time
    • Category Life Scientists
    • Posted Date March 02, 2026
    • Application Deadline April 11, 2026