Senior Regional Conservation Advisor

• Improve Auckland’s precious natural environment for current & future generations!
• Senior role with 2IC and mentoring opportunities
• Flexible and supportive working environment!

He angitūtanga: The opportunity
Our Environment Services team has an opportunity for an experienced conservation practitioner in the area of New Zealand’s Natural Environment to join the team! Be a part of leading the delivery of regional conservation projects to improve Aucklands biodiversity!

In this role you would develop and manage conservation projects to minimise the adverse impacts of introduced plant and animal species across the region. In collaboration with a widely dispersed virtual team, you’ll design, plan, project manage and deliver targeted interventions, to protect indigenous biodiversity, and write technical and management reports and assessments.

Day-to-day you can expect to work on:

• Leading projects as at a regional scale (across the Auckland Region) that protect and enhance biodiversity at priority sites. These will be targeted interventions to manage the effects on native biodiversity of introduced plant and animals within the Auckland region, on any kind of land tenure.
• Identify, build, and manage relationships with mana whenua, landowners, industry groups, NGO’s council whanau (Natural Environment Local Delivery Teams, Reginal and Local Parks), to optimise biodiversity outcomes and support biosecurity-related primary productivity.
• Project manage conservation projects via a large virtual team which includes team members from different council departments, as well as large scale community organisations.
• Supporting other biodiversity projects and team members where capacity and priority allows.
• As this is a Senior role, you will also support the team manager and act on their behalf in their absence, and mentor and train staff to grow the skills and competencies of others.

Please note:

• This role is safety-sensitive and requires pre-employment drug testing. A full drivers license is also a requirement.
• Auckland Council is committed to the protection and wellbeing of children. This role is classified as a Childrens Worker role under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014. As such applicants will be required to undergo police vetting prior to commencing employment. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory police check.

He kōrero mōu: About you
To be successful in this role you will have extensive work experience in ecosystem management and in the biodiversity/biosecurity or conservation sector in general.

We will also be looking for experience in:

• Bachelor’s degree in ecology, biodiversity, biosecurity or related field (Masters degree preferred) or equivalent experience (10+ years) in relevant field.
• Pest plant and animal identification and control.
• Development of large-scale operational plans for pest management.
• Strong relationship building skills as you will be working with the wider council family, iwi, community organisations and landowners to achieve shared outcomes.
• Proven ability to receive and accurately assess a wide variety of information and in turn mould this into a defined and deliverable project that fits timeframe and budget.
• Project Management experience.

You will 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.

We 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.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
Auckland Council is one of the largest local authorities in the South Pacific providing essential services and facilities to more than 1.5 million people. We are progressive socially, culturally, and environmentally while we work towards creating change having an impact on our journey to becoming a world-class city for our ratepayers and residents.

In return for your hard work, you can expect a flexible and supportive work environment.

You’ll have access to a range of fantastic Auckland Council benefits, EAP services, an Oranga Day and discounted Leisure Centre membership and a range of other partnership discounts!
We are a diverse organisation – we value diversity in our thinking, and we can only achieve that with a diverse team!

Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini - My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.

Tono Mai: Apply Now!

You can find the position description here
Applications close: Thursday 18th July 2024

Please note: Qualification Checks will be conducted along with other relevant pre-employment checks required for employment with Auckland Council.

Our employer Kiwisaver contribution is additional to base salary offered.

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.

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