• Work with the community, landowners and Iwi on projects  

• Great workmates and team culture 

• Full-Time, permanent role based in Timaru  

Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha │ About Environment Canterbury  

Environment Canterbury is the Regional Council for the largest region in Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to working in partnership with mana whenua Ngāi Tahu to protect the health of our environment to ensure a sustainable and prosperous future for our region.   

Our mahi/work focuses on the delivery of three core services to the Waitaha/Canterbury community: (Environmental Regulation and Protection; Community Preparedness and Response to Hazards; and Public Transport) and we are guided by our strategic pou of:  

• Putting the community and our customers at the heart of everything we do;   

• Growing our relationship with mana whenua into a true partnership;   

• Maturing our governance model and understanding of our political environment;  

• Removing pain for our people (and customers) by improving our systems and processes.  

Kōrero mō te Tūranga | About the Role 

Based in Timaru and reporting to Water and Land Team Leader you’ll join a dedicated and hardworking team. You’ll work in partnership with community and other stakeholders to progress the awareness of sustainable land use. 

More about the role: 

• Work with the community, landowners and Iwi on projects  

• Promote strategies that improve water quality and soil conservation 

• Develop Environmental programmes in a cross organisational manner that build capacity and capability  

• Provide timely and accurate advice to the community and other stakeholders 

• Support local community groups and volunteers to protect local eco systems  

The role is not one that will have you stuck behind a desk all day as there’s plenty of field-based regional travel to provide you with variety and maximum job interest.  

Mōu │ About You 

To enjoy this role, you’ll be a strong communicator, someone who connects easily with the farming community, customers, members of your team, and key stakeholders.  You’ll be a natural collaborator drawing people together, listening to their issues, and building trust, whilst influencing their view on improving environmental management.    

Mātau ā-Wheako | Experience    

Ideally, you’ll have a tertiary degree in a resource management or agriculture related field or the equivalent, evidenced, relevant work experience in this field along with experience in a role related to biodiversity, ecology, farming, resource management and sustainability management. 

• Experience in working with primary industry sector groups and farmer’s one on one 

• Co-ordination, facilitation of people towards actions to resolve issues, or implementation of work programme. 

• A strong customer service delivery and the ability to develop strategic relationships 

• Ability to understand and communicate statutory requirements to stakeholders including landowners 

• Demonstrated facilitation skills in addressing multiple stakeholders with multiple issues in complex situations 

Ngā hua o te Mahi i te Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha | Working at Environment Canterbury    

 We are privileged to be working with Ngā Papatipu Rūnanga, stakeholders, and our wider community.   

 Our mahi is underpinned by our values of Kaitiakitanga/Stewardship, Pononga/Integrity, Manaakitanga/People First, Whanaungatanga/Collaboration, and Māiatanga/Can Do.   

Ko ētahi atu kōrero | Additional Information   

For a confidential chat about this role, please contact Nikki Jenkins at 027 208 7073. 

Applications close on Wednesday, 30 April.  Applications will be reviewed as we receive them, and interviews may take place before the close date. We reserve the right to close 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.    

We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but don't meet every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.  

Me mahi tahi tātou - Together we can