Ecological Restoration Coordinator – The Whau River Catchment Trust – Blockhouse Bay, Auckland

Fixed-term, part-time contract

A personal commitment to connecting people with the environment.

The Whau River Catchment Trust (WRCT) is the principal environmental umbrella organisation for the Whau River Catchment in conjunction with WRCT’s Friends of the Whau (FOW) volunteers. The role is a combination of restoration management of freshwater riparian streams, tidal saline river environments and coastal restoration/rehabilitation involving community events operating within the Whau River Catchment.

We a looking for a self-managing person who can work with a range of individuals and groups from the community and who is able to engage, inform and build awareness around our river and streams. Through this role, you will influence behaviours that contribute to improvement in the long-term health of our local waterways and the environment in general.

The successful applicant will have a broad range of skills, including:

• a sound understanding of current best practice in waterway restoration, planning and delivery, (including riparian ecology (both native fauna and flora, native plant selection and the growing native plants);
• a proven track record in safe and effective agrichemical handling and application;
• an understanding of current health and safety legislation requirements;
• effective relationship building skills;
• planning and prioritisation skills and the ability to work cross-culturally and in ways that are appropriate to diverse communities.

An understanding of current Environmental Education and Citizen Science practices would be an advantage.

A relevant tertiary qualification is preferred; as well as other industry standard qualifications (Growsafe) and a current First Aid certificate. You will have a sound understanding of the bi-cultural foundation of Aotearoa and the ability to work in an inclusive, collaborative way, which honours Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

This is a part time position for 20hrs/week, fixed term. Some weekend work is required.

Applicants to the position must have NZ residency.

Contact gilbert@whauriver.org.nz for a full job description.

Applications close when a suitable candidate is found.