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Calling all environmental heroes!

• Are you passionate about the natural environment?
• Is protecting New Zealand’s ancient and precious native flora and fauna for future generations important to you?
• And do you want to come to work every day knowing that you are making a real difference?

There are exciting times ahead for our Environmental Services department as we invest in a suite of programmes ranging from pest control in parks, to kauri dieback, to amplifying community-led conservation action. As a result of significant new investment in the natural environment being funded through the Natural Environment Targeted rate, we have a range of great opportunities to join us.

Have a look at what we’ve got on offer:

• Senior Biosecurity Advisors (Marine, Plants, Freshwater, Inner Hauraki Gulf, Great Barrier, Pathogens)
• Biosecurity Advisors
• Kauri Dieback Advisors
• Senior Biodiversity Advisor
• Restoration Advisors
• Senior Bio Information Analyst
• Bio Information Analysts
• Bio Information Team Manager

You will be working with amazing people who share your passion for the environment where no two days are the same and your skills are put to the test!

We’ll help you grow and develop in a supportive, fun and flexible environment. All of our staff development and support initiatives are geared to achieve a single goal – that “every single staff member leaves work every day feeling valued and fulfilled”. Working in Environmental Services, you’ll build your experience across a large range of programmes and environmental areas. Together, we’ll make a difference to our environment.

Please check out our vacancies, we’re keen to hear from you:

https://careers.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/go/Infrastructure-and-environment-jobs/2924101/

This role will be responsible for leading the work to develop and implement a national approach to domestic marine biosecurity and gain agreement on the appropriate instruments and processes for managing marine biosecurity risk.

We need someone who is strategic, can get things done, and is also good at cross-agency/organisational collaboration.

Visit: https://careers.mpi.govt.nz/jobs/MPI19-1419361

Job Description

• Do you have a passion for protecting New Zealand’s marine environment?
• Are you a strategic thinker who enjoys the challenge of developing practical solutions to real world problems
• Are you looking for an opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues, central and local government, industry groups and communities to build joint strategic approaches to managing New Zealand’s domestic marine biosecurity issues?

About our team:

• The Long-Term Planning and Transition Team delivers an important programme of work aimed at transitioning issues from an acute response phase to a long-term management phase, as well as working on strategic opportunities to improve pest management in New Zealand.
• The team sits within the Recovery and Pest Management Group that leads programmes to tackle the pest and disease challenges facing New Zealand.
• The issues we lead on include: controlling Wilding Conifers (NZ’s number one weed problem), eradicating some of the world’s worst aquatic weeds that if left uncontrolled would smother our waterways, and stopping the spread of marine, freshwater and animal pests.

About the Role [Kōrero mō te tūranga]:

• You will lead work to develop and implement a national approach to domestic marine biosecurity and gain agreement on the appropriate instruments and processes for managing marine biosecurity risk.
• This is a permanent, fulltime role that requires strategic thinking and hands-on action, with an emphasis on proactive engagement.
• You will be required to create a practical collaboration between MPI, relevant Crown agencies, regional councils, Māori and other system participants to join up New Zealand’s marine biosecurity and stop the marine pests already here from spreading.
• You will also bring a high degree of enthusiasm and energy to the role. We are looking for a team player who will be able to forge strong working relationships across the public sector and beyond.

In return, we offer you the opportunity to work in a fast-paced and supportive team environment, contributing to the successful delivery of high-profile programmes.

Some domestic travel will be involved, and the role will be Wellington-based. We will consider secondments and flexible working arrangements for the right candidate.

About You [Mōu]:

Ideally you will have:

• A proven record of working effectively across government agencies, industry groups, Māori, and other stakeholders, to drive a shared vision and develop effective solutions.
• Understanding of the interface between strategy, policy development and on-ground delivery.
• A broad range of communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to write to a high standard and in ways that engage the audience.
• The ability to facilitate group discussions with people from a variety of backgrounds.
• Working knowledge of various legislation that protects our environmental and economic resources.
• Appreciation of mātauranga Māori and understanding of tāngata whenua perspectives.
• A level of comfort working in an ambiguous environment.

About Biosecurity New Zealand:

The Ministry for Primary Industries’ purpose is growing and protecting New Zealand. Protecting New Zealand from biological risk is a key part of MPI’s role, and that includes working in partnership to deliver a diverse range of national pest management programmes that protect our environment, economy and way of life.

Benefits of working at MPI: [Ngā hua o te Mahi i te Manatū Ahu Matua]:

• Up to three additional (MPI holidays) leave days
• Career development and internal opportunities across the branch and organisation
• Wellness benefit for employees
• Reduced premiums for Group Healthcare Schemes
• Comprehension one-week MPI Induction Programme
• Workstation assessment

Salary range for this role is $90k to $110k depending on skills and experience.

How to Apply [Me pēhea te tuku tono]:

To find out more about the Ministry and what we do please click here

To view the position description and/or apply for the role (submitting a cover letter and current curriculum vitae), please click “APPLY NOW” or visit the MPI Careers Site. For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online careers portal.

To apply for this role you must hold the right to work in New Zealand or be eligible to obtain it – click here to find out more about work visa eligibility and options.

In order to be considered for this role, applicants must be available to interview within New Zealand or via Skype.

Closing date is Sunday 22nd September 2019

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Integrated Catchments Manager

Gisborne District Council is working together with our communities to make our aspirations happen. We are the proud winners of the 2019 LGNZ Excellence Awards, celebrating local councils who are working to promote and grow the well-being of their communities.

Tairawhiti is the first place to see the light and we’re transforming our region to be the first choice for people and lifestyle, the first place for environment, economy and culture. Our region is dynamic, with great schools, a stunning outdoor environment and a thriving and diverse community. We have a rare opportunity for a professional to join us in a much sought-after role.

Do you have a passion for developing and delivering leading catchment management, biodiversity and biosecurity programmes? Are you a leader with a strong capability to build and maintain relationships and engagement with our key stakeholders including our Tangata Whenua? Then this could be the career-step you’ve been looking for.

We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our Liveable Communities Hub. This high performing individual will manage the Integrated Catchment section to deliver proactive and effective water catchment, biodiversity and biosecurity programmes across the region.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Advanced leadership and management skills.
• A tertiary degree or post graduate qualification in Environmental Science, Biological Sciences, Geography, Geology or appropriate science discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years post graduate experience in leading professional teams and in a senior management position.
• Minimum of 10 years post graduate experience in contract procurement as well as contract management of professional and contract resources.
• Sound and up‑to‑date knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Resource Management Act, Local Government Act, Biosecurity Act, Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. It is expected that this position will need to front highly contentious issues from time to time. This will include at public meetings and interviews with media.
• Extensive and effective experience working with tangata whenua and communities towards improvement of land, water and ecological quality.

Candidates will require experience of local government, extensive project management of major capital infrastructure with Wastewater experience being advantageous. Track record of delivering projects on time on budget and delivering a fully operational asset to the operations team. They will need to have strong leadership abilities and have the ability to work in a complex and politically sensitive environment.

In return, we offer you an engaging and rare career opportunity in a forward thinking, contemporary workplace. We have a supportive senior leadership team that truly lives our values of Piritahi Tairawhiti. Our climate, lifestyle and environment has put the Tairawhiti region on the map. We look forward to meeting candidates who are committed to providing excellent service and quality outcomes to the Tairawhiti Region.

Please contact Andrew White for further information. Relocation support may be considered for our successful applicant.

Applications Close: 10am, Monday 16th September 2019

Apply Online www.gdc.govt.nz

Biosecurity Officer

JOB TYPE: Full Time

LOCATION: Blenheim

CLOSING: 5:00 PM Tuesday, September 24, 2019

Marlborough District Council is looking for an enthusiastic Biosecurity Officer who wants to make their mark in helping protect the Marlborough region.

We’re looking for a person keen on the outdoors, a good practical set of skills and can also wrap their head around biosecurity policy and principles. This will be ideally complemented with relevant experience in the environmental/biosecurity industry or tertiary training. The role requires someone that is physically fit and isn’t afraid of getting their hands dirty.

Our preferred candidate is someone that can both be searching for pest plants in remote parts of the Marlborough’s beautiful environment one day, and then diligently giving advice to an urban dweller the next

https://www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/careers/current-vacancies?item=id:27a7zdr9m1cxbyxu4i92&ed-step=1

Job Description

• Do you get satisfaction from getting the best out of people and driving delivery?
• Do you enjoy critical thinking and innovation in a complex technical environment?
• Do you want to make a real difference in growing and protecting our economy and the Kiwi way of life?

We are looking for an exceptional manager to lead a team of technical people dedicated to developing New Zealand’s risk-based standards for the import of ornamental plants and plant products.

If you have a good understanding of science, are passionate about biosecurity, enjoy leading people and engaging with a wide range of domestic and international stakeholders, then this positions could be for you.

About MPI

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is all about New Zealand being the world’s most sustainable provider of high-value food and primary products. We focus our efforts on helping our high value food and primary sectors build prosperity for all New Zealanders, improving environmental performance of primary industries, and protecting New Zealand from biological risk. It’s no mean feat and we have a team of hard working and dedicated people in a variety of roles making this happen!

About the team

This position sits in the Plant & Pathways Directorate within Biosecurity New Zealand and reports to the Director of Plants and Pathways. You will join our strong management team as Manager Plant Product Imports.

The Plants and Pathways Directorate is focused on ensuring the biosecurity risk from importing plants and plant products is managed offshore. The Directorate sets strong and technically justified import requirements for plant imports and manages hitchhiker pests like brown marmorated stink bug and biofouling associated with craft.

About the role

The purpose of the Manager Plant Product Imports position is to lead a team of technical specialists who develop, implement and review import health standards and other biosecurity standards for the importation of plant products such as grains, wood products, processed plant products, and cell cultures for research. The team establishes and reviews standards for transitional and other facilities associated with imports in the biosecurity system to ensure risk is effectively managed and assists with resolution of enquiries from importers and MPI’s biosecurity inspectors.

In this roles you will use your background in plant related sciences and your experience in managing people operating in a regulatory environment. In doing so you will:

• Lead a team of technical experts to achieve excellent risk management outcomes
• Lead change projects to deliver meaningful improvements
• Manage timely delivery of a challenging work programme
• Actively engage with stakeholders to resolve issues and deliver results

MPI offers plenty of opportunity to grow professionally, technically and/or managerially, develop expertise in your field of interest, all while being supported by dedicated managers and colleagues who are keen to share their knowledge and experience.

This role is based in Wellington and some domestic and international travel may be required.

To apply for the role you must hold the right to work in New Zealand or be eligible to obtain it – click here to find out more about work visa eligibility and options. In order to be considered for this role, applicants must be available to interview within New Zealand or via Skype.

To find out more about the Ministry and what we do please click here

To view the position description and/or apply for the role (submitting a cover letter and current curriculum vitae), please click “APPLY NOW” or visit the MPI Careers Site. For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online careers portal.

If you have any questions about the role, you may contact Elvis Madar on 04 894 0438 or Enable JavaScript to view protected content..

Applications for this role close on Friday 27th September 2019

Visit:

https://careers.mpi.govt.nz/jobs/MPI19-1397128

MPI Senior Adviser, Wellington City

Fixed term full-time, until November 2020 to cover parental leave

Job Description

• Are you bright, enthusiastic and looking to make a difference?
• Use your abilities to plan and organise, and manage contracts and relationships to help protect New Zealand from critical pests and diseases.
• Fixed term or secondment opportunity until November 2020

About the Role [Kōrero mō te tūranga]:

• The role is a fixed-term role until November 2020 to cover parental leave. You’ll provide high quality analysis, advice, and delivery. You will work with our partners and stakeholders to create change on the ground. You’ll also negotiate and develop partnership and contractual arrangements.
• You will bring a high degree of enthusiasm and energy to the role. You will be able to think creatively, to work under pressure, and prioritise your work.
• A secondment and/or flexible working arrangements would be considered for the preferred candidate.

About our team:

• The Long Term Programmes team delivers programmes to tackle pest and disease challenges facing New Zealand. The team sits within the Recovery and Pest Management Group, which leads on issues including: controlling Wilding Conifers (NZ’s number one weed problem), eradicating some of the world’s worst aquatic weeds that if left uncontrolled would smother our waterways, and stopping the spread of marine and freshwater pests.
• Our work has real impact. We protect New Zealand’s farms, natural landscapes and native species so we can maintain our unique lifestyle and tourism can continue to thrive. We support partners and stakeholders who can’t solve these issues on their own.
• We also lead projects to deliver innovation and system improvements. We work in partnership with central and local government agencies, Māori, industry, non-government organisations and communities.

About Biosecurity New Zealand (a business unit of MPI):

The Ministry for Primary Industries’ (MPI) purpose is growing and protecting New Zealand. It’s no mean feat and we have a team of hard working and dedicated people in a variety of roles supporting us to make this happen! Protecting New Zealand from biological risk is a key part of MPI’s role, and that includes working in partnership to deliver a diverse range of national pest management programmes that protect our environment, economy and way of life.

If you want to become part of a diverse and interesting organisation that offers a wide range of career opportunities and you want to be part of helping NZ to succeed, then click on our links below!

About You [Mōu]:

Ideally you will have:

• Experience in delivering projects in a field or in operational context
• Experience working in a Government agency (central, regional or local)
• Experience in project planning, project management and contract management
• Experience managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• An interest in the marine environment or a background in marine science
• Strategic thinking expertise and the ability to then put that into operational steps
• Strong ability to communicate and influence external agencies
• Ability to deliver quality advice
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills

Benefits of working at MPI include [Ngā hua o te Mahi i te Manatū Ahu Matua]:

• Up to three additional (MPI holidays) leave days
• Focus on career development
• Internal opportunities across Biosecurity New Zealand and the wider Ministry
• Wellness benefit for employees
• Reduced premiums for health insurance
• Comprehensive MPI Induction Programme

Salary range for this role is $91,000 to $110,000, depending on skills and experience.

How to Apply [Me pēhea te tuku tono]:

To find out more about the Ministry and what we do please click here

To view the position description and/or apply for the role (submitting a cover letter and current curriculum vitae), please click “APPLY NOW” or visit the MPI Careers Site. For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online careers portal.

To apply for this role you must hold the right to work in New Zealand or be eligible to obtain it – click here to find out more about work visa eligibility and options.

In order to be considered for this role, applicants must be available to interview within New Zealand or via Skype.

The closing date is Sunday 29th September 2019.

If you have any questions about the role, you may contact Fleur Matthews at Enable JavaScript to view protected content.

Note: We are open to internal secondment opportunities however please discuss this with your manager prior to applying.

For details click on link: https://careers.mpi.govt.nz/jobs/MPI19-1421082

Applications close 29 September 2019
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Job Description

New Zealand’s Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) works to support our primary producers in ensuring the way we grow plants and trees, farm our livestock and harvest from our fisheries is secure, profitable and sustainable. Our role is vital in protecting New Zealand’s natural and productive environments from biosecurity threat and ensuring the food we produce, eat and export is safe and suitable. We work to support our rural communities and to develop our regional economies. Now is a time of huge innovation in the primary industries, bringing a raft of new challenges and opportunities for primary producers.

Biosecurity New Zealand plays a critical role in preventing harmful organisms crossing New Zealand’s borders. It manages border activities as well as preparing for, and responding to, any biosecurity incursions that may occur. We have a large and dedicated team that work at the frontline, in labs, within intelligence, with plants and plant products.

Ensuring Biosecurity practices remain vigilant and the role of biosecurity continues to be elevated in regards to protecting Aotearoa is no mean feat. Therefore we are seeking an exceptional stakeholder manager and critical thinker to join our Senior Leadership team in the position of Deputy Director-General Biosecurity New Zealand.

To deliver in one of the largest executive operational roles in the New Zealand public sector, we are requiring an inspiring and pragmatic leader who;

• Has held a comparable role leading large operational teams and can demonstrate execution of successful strategic leadership and management in complex and reactive environments;
• Possesses a highly tuned risk radar, and ability to hold a tactical holistic view while also being comfortable in the detail;
• Has knowledge and experience of complex biosecurity systems and the application of these in the primary sector;
• Has significant experience managing diverse internal and external relationships;
• Is highly organised, efficient and able to effectively plan, prioritise and multitask;
• Has experience working with Ministers and navigating the machinery of government;
• Possesses experience and knowledge in tikanga Maori and Te Ao Maori;
• Can demonstrate exceptional presentation, communication and influencing skills.

This work is diverse and rewarding and transcends organisational boundaries in the support of New Zealand Inc. It is paramount in the protection of our urban, rural, natural and native environments, to ensure that all things that make our country special and unique are maintained and protected for generations to come.

Apply today!

To view the position description and/or apply for the role, please click “APPLY NOW” to be directed to our website. For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online careers portal.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Meredith Edwards on 04 830 1526 or at Enable JavaScript to view protected content..

Applications close 30 September 2019

Deputy Director-General Biosecurity New Zealand - Wellington City.

See link below

https://careers.mpi.govt.nz/jobs/MPI19-1419007

Closing date: 23 September 2019

Contact:

Meredith Edwards on 04 830 1526 or at Enable JavaScript to view protected content..