Otago Pest Services Ltd

30/01/2026

Jim, Maria and Staff wish to convey their heartfelt condolences to the Trap & Trigger team, the families and friends of Cole & Joe on their tragic passing.
Great guys doing a great job. You will be greatly missed.
Our thoughts are with you all. ❤️

12/11/2025

Another Roadside Trap Check round completed on a stunning Haast day - just in time for the reward - lunch at The Craypot. 👍

26/09/2025

Just an update which is long overdue on what we have been up to over last 6 months. We have just finished our annual goat cull around Qtown today .
Thanks to QLDC and all the landowners and also Fern Hill and Boydtown local residents who definitely make our unpleasant but necessary job a bit easier .
Some of the boys and girls are continuing the good work on our contract at Haast on the stoat/rat traps and the track cutting in the kiwi sanctuary as well as tracking tunnel work for DOC in
various areas of the South Island
We are also assisting Excell Downer..on the Manuherikia possum control operation.

12/05/2025

Last week we started another trap checking and track cutting round after having 5 weeks off due to the roar.
So after our staff bust their guts in rain and mud climbing between 1200 and 2000 meters Daily !! Only to find when they got to a couple of the DOC Bivies that our food eg.. the food that I supply for them has been used by so called hunters or legends in their own lunchbox and I'm being veery nice !!
Also the huts were left in a very untidy state .
As one of our operatives wrote on the food box .. ""Do my job if you can then you can eat my food ""
Please have respect for those that work very hard in a difficult environment.
All codes on huts will now have to be charged yet again.
If any of you legends have an issue with this then call me .

Jim Otago pest Service's

15/02/2025

Otago Pest Services is still looking for fit, energetic people to fill our Field Operative Roles in Central Otago and the West Coast.

We would prefer you have some experience in Possum Trapping (leghold & kill traps), running Stoat Lines and Track clearance using chainsaw, scrub bar etc.
Comprehensive Workplace First Aid Certificate (6400,6401,6402) would be an advantage as would any Chainsaw qualifications - but training will be offered to those we consider suitable.

We can't express enough you must be fit and able to follow instructions and work somewhat independently in both the native bush and Central Otago landscapes.

This is remote work with a programme of 10days on 4 days off for some operations or a 5 day working week for other ops.

We offer a good rate of pay for the right people. Your accommodation while undertaking work is provided and paid for.
We ask for committed, fit and common sense applicants only.

Must have a valid NZ work Visa.

Please phone Jim on 027 277 4556 to express your interest.

11/12/2024

We've got a bit of work on!! If you like the West Coast/Central Otago area, you're fit enough to walk some hills, don't mind "staying away" (all paid for), sharing some huts/ bivvys occasionally, trapping pests, you can think for yourself, have some common sense and generally love working in the outdoors and can be trusted out there! then we have the job for you!!
Get in touch (email, phone, message) and we will talk.
Job starts January 2025 but possibly earlier depending on the applicants. Contact 027 277 4556. [email protected]

A Wild Animal Pest Control Company operating in the Southern South Island eradicating Possums, Pigs,

07/09/2024

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Tokoeka Kiwi is on the list! Our team is working in the Kiwi Sanctuary at Haast to ensure this little treasure survives. Give him a vote 😀

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17/07/2024

That's a Rabbit Control wrap for 2024.
Goat Cull in Queenstown Area is almost complete 😵‍💫 and the team is itching to get back to the isolation and tranquility of the West Coast - and some warmer weather and just maybe some fresh fish ✔️

03/06/2024

Congratulations to the Trust and well done Joe & Jennah of Summit Contracting Ltd for your part in a great initiative.

03/06/2024

Track Cutting this week- HR line. Its been brisk - well done team.

19/05/2024

Meanwhile....East of the divide winter has come a bit early. A bit fresh for our Wallaby crew over the last few days.

10/05/2024

RouteBurn Tracking Tunnel work this week. Just a bit fresh last night. 😀