Website Waikato Regional Council
Mō te tūranga | About the role
We are looking for someone passionate about the environment who is looking to build knowledge and experience in the field of biosecurity.
As part of the Kauri Protection team, you will:
- Coordinate and support a wide range of projects within the team.
- Deliver education programmes on Kauri to a diverse range of audiences.
- Manage enquiries related to kauri protection and take actions as necessary.
- Conduct tree health assessments and in-field work.
- Support the team with key tasks including reporting, contracts, procurement, and administration tasks.
- Be based in the Hamilton office, however some travel across the region will be required.
Mō te tangata | About you
Our ideal candidate will be organised, able to work independently and be willing to hit the ground running. You will also have:
- Good attention to detail,
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills,
- Ability to demonstrate high levels of motivation and initiative,
- Ability to interact with a variety of people and groups.
Mō ngā pūkenga | Qualifications and experience
- Minimum 2 years relevant experience.
- A qualification in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Science, Communications or similar.
- Full drivers licence is essential for this role, and being able to (or learn to!) tow a trailer is desirable.
Mō mātou | About us
- We work hard to care for the mighty Waikato, so current and future generations will benefit from a healthy environment, strong economy, and vibrant communities.
- Our mahi is as diverse as the region we care for and the people who share it. Our work helps look after our region’s water, soil, air, geothermal areas and coasts – so we can all enjoy these precious resources for generations to come.
- Customers sit at the heart of everything we do, and all staff have an important role to play in the delivery of exceptional customer service.
- If you’d like to understand more about what we do in the Kauri Protection team, please click here
- By partnering with iwi and working with many others in our communities, our collective kaitiakitanga will make the Waikato region even better.
- Together, we’ll create a sustainable future that will make a positive difference to people’s lives.
Mō te tuku tono | How to apply
- For a copy of the role description, please click here.
- If you have any questions about the role, please contact human.resources@waikatoregion.govt.nz
- Please click ‘apply’ and include your CV & cover letter as a pdf.
- Applications will be reviewed as they come in. Apply now!
Applications close: Sunday, 23 March 2025.
To apply for this job please visit gen-waikatoregional-prd.tam.se2.inforcloudsuite.com.