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/

ENGAGEMENT MANAGER - Te Korowai o Waiheke

Experienced professional sought for world-first project. Te Korowai o Waiheke Trust is seeking a community and stakeholder engagement specialist to establish, manage and deliver a high-touch engagement programme for the eradication of rats and mustelids from Waiheke Island.

Towards a Predator-Free Waiheke

Te Korowai o Waiheke has been initiated and driven by the Waiheke Community. It aims to create the world’s first predator-free, urban island by eradicating mustelids and rats over then next 5-7 years. The project is funded by Auckland Council, Predator Free 2050 Ltd and Foundation North, and has a large number of stakeholders, including the local community.

The role

The purpose of the role is to design, integrate and manage a sustained stakeholder and community engagement programme to build support, engagement and commitment to the eradication of mustelids and rats from Waiheke island. The project requires high-touch engagement, so that landowners/occupiers are informed, permission is gained to use eradication tools on their land, and feedback is ongoing. The successful candidate will be strategic, creative, and have excellent communication skills and experience in social change. You will be highly personable with the ability to relate to people of all backgrounds.

Please contact Brett Butland (Enable JavaScript to view protected content.) for the Job Description for more information.

Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory, including a valid work visa covering the whole period of employment if applying internationally.

Applications must include a cover letter, CV and evidence of the required capabilities as per the role description.

Applications close at 5pm, Monday 25th February 2019

OPERATIONS MANAGER - Te Korowai o Waiheke

Experienced professional sought for world-first project. Te Korowai o Waiheke Trust is seeking a pest eradication specialist to establish, manage and deliver its operational programme to eradicate rats and mustelids from Waiheke Island.

Towards a Predator-Free Waiheke

Te Korowai o Waiheke has been initiated and driven by the Waiheke Community. It aims to create the world’s first predator-free, urban island by eradicating mustelids and rats over then next 5-7 years. The project is funded by Auckland Council, Predator Free 2050 Ltd and Foundation North, and has a large number of stakeholders, including the local community.

The role

The successful candidate will have both practical and technical experience, knowledge and skills to manage eradication over Waiheke’s diverse landscape, including biosecurity and monitoring requirements. You will be competent, amiable and a team player. You will be highly experienced in conservation fieldwork, be a capable manager of both contractors and staff, and with a successful track-record of working closely with community groups and stakeholders.

Please contact Brett Butland (Enable JavaScript to view protected content.) for the Job Description for more information.

Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory, including a valid work visa covering the whole period of employment if applying internationally.

Applications must include a cover letter, CV and evidence of the required capabilities as per the role description.

Applications close at 5pm, Monday 25th February 2019

Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research is looking for an enthusiastic senior field technician to undertake a range of wildlife focused, field-based research projects.

About the opportunity

The Wildlife Ecology & Management team at Manaaki Whenua carries out research focused on protecting native ecosystems and primary industry. Projects include determining pest responses to management, the role of pests as vectors of wildlife disease, development of novel pest control tools, and the development of cost-effective ground- and aerial-based pest management strategies. We are seeking a technician to lead and assist with a range of field-based research pest management projects.

The position is open term, full time (37.5 hours per week) and can be based at either our Auckland or Lincoln site.

About you

You will have a BSc Hons, MSc or equivalent degree in biological sciences with experience in field-based invasive species research (preferably NZ experience). This role requires someone with experience in fieldwork, who must be comfortable working in remote areas either alone or as part of a team. The person must have experience in handling animals, and it would be an advantage if they have experience using traps and VTAs. The candidate must also have excellent data collection skills, and experience in using radio-tracking and GPS equipment. Collation and reporting of data/findings in a timely and accurate manner are essential, as is the following of detailed workplans and instructions.

Applications close on Sunday 17th March 2019 at 5pm

https://careers.sciencenewzealand.org/jobdetails/ajid/wsnK8/31031-Senior-Field-Technician,31031.html