- Get involved on-site looking at the issues
- Provide input into improving riverscapes
- Full Time | Fixed Term | 14 Months
Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha │ About Environment Canterbury
Waitaha - our Canterbury region - is like no other and we are proud to call it home. We are privileged to be working with Ngā Papatipu Rūnanga, stakeholders, and our wider community to protect our environment, including water, land, and air through regulation and planning. As a Regional Council we're responsible for flood protection, public transport, civil defence, and more.
Together we're taking action to shape a thriving and resilient Canterbury, now and for future generations. Toitū te marae o Tāne, toitū te marae o Tangaroa, toitū te tangata, If the land is well and the sea is well, the people will thrive.
Kōrero mō te Tūranga | About the Role
As an Environmental Advisor, you’ll join the River Operations team that is engaged with work in managing flood and erosion protection works and drainage across the region. This key role supports improving environmental practices for the operational teams and providing advice about the environmental rules.
More about the role:
- Providing expert advice to the wider organisation and outside entities, on good environmental practice
- help write, review, and monitor Environmental plans and the Codes of Practice under which the Rivers Section works
- Assist with the Rivers Section to develop and update Standards of Operations for work practices
- Assist with applying for, and reviewing, resource consent applications
- Assist with issuing of Section Authorities and Permits
- Coordinate and champion Health and Safety information, produce safety plans, ensure systems are followed and carry out works audits
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We are looking for either a Senior River Environmental Advisor or an Environmental Advisor. Please check each job descriptions carefully and indicate your preference in your cover letter.
Mōu │ About You
Ideally, you’ll have a degree in natural science or resource management and/or other relevant training or experience. You'll play a key role in nurturing ongoing relationships across various stakeholders while providing valuable guidance to the River Operational Teams and Engineers.
To enjoy this role, you’ll be passionate about the riverscape environment and enjoy spending time both in and outdoors.
More about you:
- Understanding of river environments & the environmental considerations associated when working in them
- Confident communicator (written and verbal) with a wide variety of groups & individuals including facilitating community & stakeholder engagement
- Problem solving experience, creative ideas & dispute resolution
- Able to work both independently and within a team
The following are desirable, however, not required:
- Specialist knowledge on riverine fish and/or birds
- Knowledge of river pest plants and management practices in NZ
- An understanding of flood protection practices
- Experience in using 4WD vehicles
Ngā hua o te Mahi i te Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha | Working at Environment Canterbury
Our values underpin everything we do. We understand and embrace a diverse workforce; this diversity will enable us to better serve our people, our community, and our greatest taonga, the environment. We value everyone’s contribution, diverse thinking, and skills.
We're on a journey to become a treaty partner of excellence, including incorporating te ao Māori into our work. We offer supportive opportunities to develop capability in this area and encourage our people to use kaupapa Māori, mātauranga Māori, and te reo Māori in our daily work. We welcome you with an open heart & mind, wherever you are on your personal te ao Māori journey.
For a confidential chat about this role, please contact Cliff Thomas on 027 258 6308
To find out more about us and the mahi we do - click here.
Applications close on Sunday, 12th May 2024. We encourage you to apply early, we will be reviewing applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close the advertising early.
Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks, and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role.
Me mahi tahi tātou - Together we can
