Jobs

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/

Biosecurity Officer: Environment Southland

Here’s an opportunity you don’t want to miss!

We are seeking a multi-talented person to fill a key position in the pest plants area of our biosecurity team.

We’re looking for somebody with a diverse range of skills and the ability to work independently and with a variety of service providers. This role provides plenty of opportunity to get out and about, but there is also a significant IT component, so you will need good data management skills.

The successful applicant will focus on delivering work programmes for the Regional Pest Management Plan and Biosecurity Strategy for Southland. You will be required to work closely with farmers, landowners and contractors in the field, as well as responding to enquiries and complaints from the public about pest plants.

Ideally you will have previous operational or field-based experience in pest management as well as a tertiary qualification in biology, ecology, or resource management.

Southland has a unique landscape, a close-knit and caring community and is home to some of New Zealand’s most pristine and dynamic environments. As such, we can offer:

• the great outdoors at your back door
• challenging and interesting work
• a positive and supportive work culture
• flexibility to manage your hours

An initial offer of remuneration will be made within the range $63,665-$71,155 per annum.

For further information visit our recruitment hub

https://environmentsouthland.recruitmenthub.co.nz/Current-vacancies/

and follow the link to apply and upload your CV and cover letter.

Applications close 5.00 pm, Sunday, 25 August 2018.

Biosecurity-Biodiversity Advisor, Hawkes Bay Regional Council

Are you passionate about New Zealand Biodiversity, looking for a new role with the freedom of working in an adaptable, dynamic environment where you can have real impact?

Our native species and ecosystems are in crisis from a host of threats such as invasive pests. Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is looking for a positive-minded, physically fit candidate with experience in pest control work to assist with the delivery of several programmes aimed at managing these threats. Applicants will need specialist knowledge in both predator control and biodiversity protection. This role will play an integral part in delivering positive biodiversity outcomes through the production of biodiversity site-led protection plans and leading a regionally coordinated approach to predator control in the rural landscape.

The role will collaborate with internal programmes, such as the Erosion Control Scheme, Ecosystem Prioritisation and Predator Free Hawke’s Bay, as well as external organisations such as the Department of Conservation, Queen Elizabeth II National Trust, Forest & Bird, local authorities, Landcare Trust, and community groups and land owners.

The role may require variable hours to be worked and will often operate unsupervised. Applicants should put a high degree of importance on safe work practices and be familiar with the use of Garmin GPS devices.

About you:

You’re a passionate individual with experience in pest control (such as pest plants, predators and ungulates) and biodiversity protection. You have exceptional communication skills with the ability to communicate technical information to diverse audiences. You demonstrate a work style that focuses on driving and maintaining momentum on projects to see deliverables achieved on the ground.

To view the full job description click here.

Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity. If you think you are up for the challenge apply today!

Applications close 12pm Wednesday 28 August, 2019.

apply now.

For further information and a confidential discussion, please call Mark Mitchell Team Leader Biosecurity Biodiversity - 06 833 8007