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/Biodiversity Advisor - Great Barrier Island

• Opportunity to work on the Great Barrier Island
• Contribute to enhancing our natural environment
• Enjoy being part of a flexible working environment

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

2019 is an exciting time for our Environmental Services department as we invest in new suite of programmes ranging from pest control in parks, to kauri dieback, to increasing community-led conservation action. With this significant new investment in protecting the environment funded through the Natural Environment Targeted Rate, we have a range of great opportunities to join us.

We’re looking for an experienced Biodiversity/Biosecurity Advisor based on Great Barrier Island, to join us on a fixed term contract until end of June 2020. This a unique opportunity focussing on the delivery of biodiversity/biosecurity programmes, provision of expert technical advice and supporting and facilitating landowners and community-based restoration initiatives to protect and enhance indigenous biodiversity on Great Barrier Island.

He kōrero mōu: About you

You’re a subject matter expert in providing best practice biosecurity/biodiversity methodologies and can provide technical advice and ecological information effectively. A natural collaborator, we’ll value your strong relationship building skills as you’ll be working with the wider council family, industry groups, iwi and landowners to achieve shared outcomes, as well as engaging the public and utilising behaviour change approaches.

You’ll have a qualification and or equivalent experience in a related discipline (e.g. biosecurity or ecology (particularly restoration ecology) and/or equivalent work experience in ecosystem management. You’ll also have off-road (4WD) experience or appropriate certificate of completion of a relevant skills-based course of instruction.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

You’ll enjoy being part of our expert, committed and capable Environmental Services team. Our priority is providing the best possible working environment for our staff which includes a focus on employee wellbeing and career progression opportunities. Joining Environmental Services will provide you with the opportunity to work across the whole council family, with our mana whenua partners, community groups, private landowners, schools, non-government organisations and central government to support best practice conservation practices and outcomes. This is a once in a career opportunity to be part of an exciting programme of work which will improve Auckland’s precious natural environment for current and future generations.

You can expect a competitive salary and work in a flexible and supportive work environment. You’ll also have access to a range of fantastic Auckland Council benefits, including discounted Leisure Centre membership and a range of other partnership discounts.

Take the next step in your career and embrace this fantastic opportunity to leave your legacy on Auckland! Apply now via the link.

Applications close Friday 19th April 2019. This role is safety sensitive and requires pre-employment drug testing. A full driver’s license is a requirement.

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.

Visit:

https://careers.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/job/Central-Auckland-BiosecurityBiodiversity-Advisor-Great-Barrier-Island-1010/510089110/?locale=en_GB

for more details.

Field Operator - Predator Free Miramar Part one: position description
Our Purpose : Working together for our greater good
Our Purpose, Vision and Behaviours form our GW Way and are the guiding principles for all we do here at GWRC.
The GW Way behaviours are:
On the same side: One team working for one common goal No sacred cows: Always looking for a better way
For people by people: Everyone here is for everyone out there Own it: Take responsibly and own the outcome
1. Predator Free Miramar
Predator Free Miramar is part of the overarching Predator Free Wellington project with the Miramar peninsular targeted as the initial focus area as it is more easily defendable and has been possum free since 2006. Along with being a partner to the project, Greater Wellington Regional Council’s role is to provide the operational delivery of this project on the ground.
2. Purpose of role
The Field Operator - Predator Free Miramar will implement the eradication plan through the installing and servicing equipment such as traps and bait stations and detection devices such as chewcards and waxtags. The role will involve liaising with land occupiers and handling any enquiries from land occupiers. Creating predator free communities is critical to the success of this project and this role will build strong relationships with the local communities to enable this.
Job title:
Field Operator - Predator Free Miramar
Location:
Miramar
Status:
Fixed Term (20 December 2019)
Effective:
3 June 2019
Group:
Catchment Management
Department:
Biosecurity

This role will contribute to and ensure the capture and transfer of project data along with accurate and timely reporting where required.
The role will assist with administrative, planning and reporting aspects of the Predator Free Miramar project as required.
3. Working relationships/reporting lines
The Field Operator - Predator Free Miramar reports to the Team Leader, Pest Animals, or their representative.
The Field Operator - Predator Free Miramar will have:
 Daily contact with Senior Field Operators, Community Engagement and Field Officers, Senior Biosecurity Officers and with other Field Operators
 Regular contact with residents and the general public on most aspects of project delivery.
 Liaison with officers and personnel of local government authorities or government agencies as required, eg, Police, Environmental Health Officers, City or District Councils, Department of Conservation, after consultation with the team leader or representative.
 Occasional contact with special interest groups to inform and provide appropriate information as required.
 Regular contact with the Team Leader, Pest Animals or representative
 Regular contact with volunteers and contractors and other Greater Wellington Regional
Council staff
4. Key results and tasks
Key results
Key tasks
Delivery
 Timely and efficient completion of contractual obligations and targets in a safe manner and in accordance with instructions.
 Work programmes are effectively planned and implemented.
 Efficient management and monitoring of work programmes.
 Carries out control operations in line with the project plan.
 Undertakes work in such as a manner so that quality and timeliness requirements are met.
 Operates within budgets.
 Ensures compliance with legislative acts and regulations which govern procedures and best practices.

Key results
Key tasks
 Follows GW standard operating procedures.
 If required conducts duties as required of an
authorised person under the Biosecurity Act.
 Participates in team meetings and provides feedback on operational matters. Provides suggested solutions where the project may lack resources or completion dates are restrictive.
 Complies with all requirements of any statutory approvals provided to the specific project (eg MOH, DOC or Resource Consent approvals).
 Answers and makes after-hours phone calls in order to contact and liaise with landowners to plan and organise work programmes and enable an uninterrupted programme of work.
 Promotion of the predator free goal to local communities through relationship building
Professional Standard of work and conduct
 The projection of a positive and professional image to the public as an employee of Greater Wellington Regional Council representing Predator Free Wellington.
 Takes responsibility for any vehicles, and/or equipment or motorcycles as assigned, ensuring that they are maintained in accordance with Greater Wellington’s safety and maintenance schedules.
 Is aware of potential hazards and complies with occupational Safety and Health requirements of Greater Wellington’s Health and Safety Policies.
 Uses the provided clothing/equipment necessary to complete your duties in a safe manner.
 Ensures all work areas, equipment and vehicles are kept in a clean and tidy condition.
Planning and Reporting
 Timely and accurate reporting of relevant issues, barriers to achieving targets and/or outcomes actioned.
 GWRC resources are assigned and managed efficiently.
 Supplies written reports on operational activities, results and forward planning as required
 Accurately updates SAP timesheets on a weekly basis.
 Ensures that all records and other information are maintained, stored and available for reference.

Key results
Key tasks
 Reports any incidents, accidents and or breaches of safety practices, or contractual obligations to the Team Leader or representative as soon as reasonably possible.
Equipment and Materials
 Sufficient equipment and materials are stored appropriately and maintained.
 Ensures that there are sufficient levels of bait, monitoring and poison supplies as well as other goods for Pest Animal requirements.
 Ensures regular maintenance of vehicles, motorcycles and plant assigned to the Pest Animals Section.
 Ensures that all premises occupied by the Pest Animals Section are kept in a satisfactory condition.
Relationship Management
 Effective relationships are developed and maintained with internal and external stakeholders.
 An awareness of the context within which Greater Wellington operates is demonstrated.
 Maintains active involvement in appropriate professional networks
 Recognises and values the importance of establishing and maintaining excellent working relationships with internal stakeholders.
 Recognises and values the importance of establishing and maintaining excellent working relationships with staff in other regional councils, territorial authorities, government organisations and other external stakeholders.
 Demonstrates an awareness of the environment within which Greater Wellington operates by ensuring that information and presentations are delivered with the appropriate level of professionalism and are tailored to the level of understanding of the audience.
Self-Management
 Demonstrate continuous improvement in performance /personal development
 Leads by example and proactively offers solutions to challenges encountered while completing tasks.
 Is open to consultation and seeks regular feedback from manager in line with Greater Wellington’s Partnership for performance system (P4P).
 Identifies opportunities and participates in relevant training and development.
 Challenges “Best Practice” and continually explore better ways to safely and efficiently complete all tasks.

Key results
Key tasks
 Offers items for consideration for annual planning discussions.
 Adheres to council Policies and Procedures implemented to safeguard employees and council business continuity.
Health and Safety
 A safe working environment is maintained.
 Greater Wellington’s health and safety policies are observed.
 Actively engages in health and safety matters
 Practices safe work methods and follows health and
safety procedures
 Protects themselves, their fellow employees and any other party, from unsafe situations by working in a safe and responsible manner, in accordance with policy and procedural requirements
 Participates in safe work planning, hazard identification, risk assessment and developing recommendations for corrective actions
 Reports all incidents, including near misses and hazards, whether or not these incidents involve injury
5. Dimensions (employees, budget, expenditure)
Team Leader, Pest Animals, Senior Biosecurity Officer and the Community Engagement and Field officers control the work programme.
Senior Field Operators provide general oversight and day to day supervision to ensure work programmes are met.
Field Operators will deliver the field work necessary to meet the required targets.
Field Operators may be allocated fixed term or permanent employees to supervise from time to time, if required.
Field Operators are not directly responsible for managing budgets and must seek approval before any expenditure occurs.

Part two: person specification
To be successful in this role you should have significant practical experience in predator free work and organising others to undertake pest animal control work. You will need experience with land occupier engagement and demonstrate a sound understanding of pest control programs. You will be a self-starter, who can work with various stakeholders across the local community.
1.
Qualifications, skills and experience
 Relevant pest animal management experience (paid or voluntary) and/or science qualification incorporating animal ecology or wildlife management.
 Possess excellent communication skills and project an image of confidence and efficiency.
 Strong experience in engaging with members of the public and successfully negotiating desired outcomes.
 Be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of the management of vertebrate and invertebrate animal species.
 Be able to investigate, plan and carry out allocated tasks with minimal supervision.
 Hold current licences for a full private motorcar.
 Be an experienced operator capable of applying vertebrate toxic agents as required.
 Sound experience with the use a variety of traps to control pest animals
 Knowledge of regional pest plants and animals.
 Possess bush craft, map reading and terrestrial navigation skills.
 Have an intermediate knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and mapping systems.
 Have ability to use, record and download data from a Global Positioning System and data collection devices such as smart phones.
 Have ability to drive a four-wheeled drive vehicle and motorbike in off-road situations.
 An understanding of Tikanga Maori.
 Have a good appreciation of the Biosecurity Act 1993, Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996 and the Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines Act 1997.

2.
 Have ability to carry out field monitoring of pest animals and native flora and fauna, with strong pest animal identification skills.
Personal attributes and behavioural competencies
 Have the ability to communicate clearly with others
 Ability to gain co-operation and work collaboratively.
 Ability to lead successful negotiations in a diplomatic manner
 Excellent interpersonal skills with confidence to engage with people.
 Be able to lead and direct others when required
 Strong customer focus – ability to relate to land-holders and clients.
 Display a positive and friendly attitude towards others and work to be actively engaged with the wider team.
 Be able to work in rugged remote locations alone, sometimes at night.
 Self-motivated, independent, team spirited and innovative.
 Able to show initiative and work with minimal direction.
 Project an image of tidiness and identify with the corporate image.
Physical requirements
 Be physically fit and healthy
 The ability to ride a motorcycle on uneven and hilly terrain
 The ability to walk up to five kilometres over forested or steep terrain carrying 15 kilogrammes.
 The ability to safely use a keyboard and mouse without causing or aggravating an injury.
 Be capable of working alone in an outdoor environment.
 The ability to undertake manual tasks reasonably expected of a fit person
proportionate to age and physical size.
 The ability to physically handle, humanly destroy and autopsy wild animals
3.

Date and signatures
Job holder: _________________________
Date:_______________
Manager: _________________________
Date:_______________

Senior Field Operator - Predator Free Miramar Part one: position description
Our Purpose : Working together for our greater good
Our Purpose, Vision and Behaviours form our GW Way and are the guiding principles for all we do here at GWRC.
The GW Way behaviours are:
On the same side: One team working for one common goal No sacred cows: Always looking for a better way
For people by people: Everyone here is for everyone out there Own it: Take responsibly and own the outcome
1. Predator Free Miramar
Predator Free Miramar is part of the overarching Predator Free Wellington project with the Miramar peninsular targeted as the initial focus area as it is more easily defendable and has been possum free since 2006. Along with being a partner to the project, Greater Wellington Regional Council’s role is to provide the operational delivery of this project on the ground.
2. Purpose of role
The Senior Field Operator - Predator Free Miramar will manage and direct a small field team which will implement the eradication plan through the installing and servicing equipment such as traps and bait stations and detection devices such as chewcards and waxtags. The role will involve training staff, liaising with land occupiers and handling any enquiries from land occupiers. Creating predator free communities is critical to the success of this project and this role will build strong relationships with the local communities to enable this.
Job title:
Senior Field Operator - Predator Free Miramar
Location:
Miramar
Status:
Fixed Term (20 December 2019)
Effective:
27 May 2019
Group:
Catchment Management
Department:
Biosecurity

This role will contribute to and ensure the capture and transfer of project data along with accurate and timely reporting where required.
The role will assist with administrative, planning and reporting aspects of the Predator Free Miramar project as required.
3. Working relationships/reporting lines
The Senior Field Operator - Predator Free Miramar reports to the Team Leader, Pest Animals, or their representative.
The Senior Field Operator - Predator Free Miramar will have:
 Regular contact with residents and the general public on most aspects of project delivery.
 Liaison with officers and personnel of local government authorities or government agencies as required, eg, Police, Environmental Health Officers, City or District Councils, Department of Conservation, after consultation with the team leader or representative.
 Occasional contact with special interest groups to inform and provide appropriate information as required.
 Regular contact with the Team Leader, Pest Animals or representative
 Regular contact with volunteers and contractors and other Greater Wellington Regional
Council staff
4. Key results and tasks
Key results
Key tasks
Delivery
 Staff, contractors and volunteers are sufficiently trained and directed in order to meet project goals and timeframes.
 Timely and efficient completion of contractual obligations and targets in a safe manner and in accordance with instructions.
 Work programmes are effectively planned and implemented.
 Efficient management and monitoring of work programmes.
 Directs, coaches and coordinates staff, contractor and volunteer activities and trains them in the use of equipment and materials where required.
 Manages and audits staff and contracts for service to ensure compliance.
 Carries out control operations in line with the project plan.
 Undertakes work in such as a manner so that quality and timeliness requirements are met.
 Operates within budgets.
 Ensures compliance with legislative acts and regulations which govern procedures and best practices.

Key results
Key tasks
 Follows GW standard operating procedures.
 Conducts duties as required of an authorised
person under the Biosecurity Act.
 Participates in team meetings and provides feedback on operational matters. Provides suggested solutions where the project may lack resources or completion dates are restrictive.
 Complies with all requirements of any statutory approvals provided to the specific project (eg MOH, DOC or Resource Consent approvals).
 Answers and makes after-hours phone calls in order to contact and liaise with landowners to plan and organise work programmes and enable an uninterrupted programme of work.
 Communicates with Landowners, to resolve any permit and access issues.
 Monitors the progress of operations to ensure allocated staff days are not exceeded without prior notification to the assigned Field Supervisor.
 Promotion of the predator free goal to local communities through relationship building
Professional Standard of work and conduct
 The projection of a positive and professional image to the public as an employee of Greater Wellington Regional Council representing Predator Free Wellington.
 Takes responsibility for any vehicles, and/or equipment or motorcycles as assigned, ensuring that they are maintained in accordance with Greater Wellington’s safety and maintenance schedules.
 Is aware of potential hazards and complies with occupational Safety and Health requirements of Greater Wellington’s Health and Safety Policies.
 Uses the provided clothing/equipment necessary to complete your duties in a safe manner.
 Ensures all work areas, equipment and vehicles are kept in a clean and tidy condition.
Planning and Reporting
 Timely and accurate reporting of relevant issues, barriers to achieving targets and/or outcomes actioned.
 Supplies written reports on operational activities, results and forward planning as required
 Accurately updates SAP timesheets on a weekly basis.

Key results
Key tasks
 GWRC resources are assigned and managed efficiently.
 Ensures that all records and other information are maintained, stored and available for reference.
 Reports any incidents, accidents and or breaches of safety practices, or contractual obligations to the Team Leader as soon as reasonably possible.
Equipment and Materials
 Sufficient equipment and materials are stored appropriately and maintained.
 Ensures that there are sufficient levels of bait, monitoring and poison supplies as well as other goods for Pest Animal requirements.
 Ensures regular maintenance of vehicles, motorcycles and plant assigned to the Pest Animals Section.
 Ensures that all premises occupied by the Pest Animals Section are kept in a satisfactory condition.
Relationship Management
 Effective relationships are developed and maintained with internal and external stakeholders.
 An awareness of the context within which Greater Wellington operates is demonstrated.
 Maintains active involvement in appropriate professional networks
 Recognises and values the importance of establishing and maintaining excellent working relationships with internal stakeholders.
 Recognises and values the importance of establishing and maintaining excellent working relationships with staff in other regional councils, territorial authorities, government organisations and other external stakeholders.
 Demonstrates an awareness of the environment within which Greater Wellington operates by ensuring that information and presentations are delivered with the appropriate level of professionalism and are tailored to the level of understanding of the audience.
Self-Management
 Demonstrate continuous improvement in performance /personal development
 Leads by example and proactively offers solutions to challenges encountered while completing tasks.
 Is open to consultation and seeks regular feedback from manager in line with Greater Wellington’s Partnership for performance system (P4P).
 Identifies opportunities and participates in relevant training and development.

Key results
Key tasks
 Challenges “Best Practice” and continually explore better ways to safely and efficiently complete all tasks.
 Offers items for consideration for annual planning discussions.
 Adheres to council Policies and Procedures implemented to safeguard employees and council business continuity.
Health and Safety
 A safe working environment is maintained.
 Greater Wellington’s health and safety policies are observed.
 Actively engages in health and safety matters
 Practices safe work methods and follows health and
safety procedures
 Protects themselves, their fellow employees and any other party, from unsafe situations by working in a safe and responsible manner, in accordance with policy and procedural requirements
 Participates in safe work planning, hazard identification, risk assessment and developing recommendations for corrective actions
 Reports all incidents, including near misses and hazards, whether or not these incidents involve injury
5. Dimensions (employees, budget, expenditure)
Team Leader, Pest Animals, Senior Biosecurity Officer and the Community Engagement and Field officers control the work programme.
Senior Field Operators - Predator Free Miramar will be required to take responsibility for general supervision of Field Operators as well as temporary and contract staff.
This role has no financial delegation

Part two: person specification
To be successful in this role you should have significant practical experience in predator free work and organising others to undertake pest animal control work. You will need experience with land occupier engagement and demonstrate a sound understanding of pest control programs. You will be a self-starter, who can work with various stakeholders across the local community.
1. Qualifications, skills and experience
 Relevant pest animal management experience (paid or voluntary) and/or science qualification incorporating animal ecology or wildlife management.
 Possess excellent communication skills and project an image of confidence and efficiency.
 Strong experience in engaging with members of the public and successfully negotiating desired outcomes.
 Be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of the management of vertebrate and invertebrate animal species.
 Be able to investigate, plan and carry out allocated tasks with minimal supervision.
 Hold current licences for a full private motorcar.
 Be an experienced operator capable of applying vertebrate toxic agents as required.
 Sound experience with the use a variety of traps to control pest animals
 Knowledge of regional pest plants and animals.
 Possess bush craft, map reading and terrestrial navigation skills.
 Have an intermediate knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and GIS mapping systems.
 Have ability to use, record and download data from a Global Positioning System and data collection devices such as smart phones.
 Have ability to drive a four-wheeled drive vehicle and motorbike in off-road situations.
 An understanding of Tikanga Maori.
 Have a good appreciation of the Biosecurity Act 1993, Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996 and the Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines Act 1997.

 Have ability to carry out field monitoring of pest animals and native flora and fauna, with strong pest animal identification skills.
2. Personal attributes and behavioural competencies
 Have the ability to communicate clearly with others
 Ability to gain co-operation and work collaboratively.
 Ability to lead successful negotiations in a diplomatic manner
 Excellent interpersonal skills with confidence to engage with people.
 Be able to lead and direct others when required
 Strong customer focus – ability to relate to land-holders and clients.
 Display a positive and friendly attitude towards others and work to be actively engaged with the wider team.
 Be able to work in rugged remote locations alone, sometimes at night.
 Self-motivated, independent, team spirited and innovative.
 Able to show initiative and work with minimal direction.
 Project an image of tidiness and identify with the corporate image.
3. Physical requirements
 Be physically fit and healthy
 The ability to ride a motorcycle on uneven and hilly terrain
 The ability to walk up to five kilometres over forested or steep terrain carrying 15 kilogrammes.
 The ability to safely use a keyboard and mouse without causing or aggravating an injury.
 Be capable of working alone in an outdoor environment.
 The ability to undertake manual tasks reasonably expected of a fit person
proportionate to age and physical size.
 The ability to physically handle, humanly destroy and autopsy wild animals

Date and signatures
Job holder: _________________________
Date:_______________
Manager: _________________________
Date:_______________

Greater Wellington Regional Council are currently advertising for 13 fixed term positions (10 x Field Operator Pest Animals and 3 x Senior Field Operator Pest Animals). Applications close on Friday 12 April. Please see the attached advert and job descriptions, or go to http://www.gw.govt.nz/jobs/for more details.