• Undertake environmental audits of applications for gravel extraction from our rivers
• Independent work, whilst being part of a supportive team
• Fixed-Term Six Months | Part Time 20 Hours Per Week
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
You’ll be part of a resource management planning team that ensures permissions are in place to undertake and protect Environment Canterbury’s flood and river resilience work. Your focus will be to support the processing of applications to extract gravel from riverbeds.
Key tasks include:
• Coordinate and process requests from the public for gravel authorisation permissions (gravel extraction from rivers)
• Following documented audit procedures, GIS based audits, record keeping and drafting conditions for permissions
• Carry out project tasks, data analysis and field visits as required.
• Other general support in coordinating and responding to email queries and/or processing Bylaw Authorities
For more details on the job please read the job description attached at the bottom of the advert.
Mōu │ About You
You’ll be a strong communicator, someone who connects easily with the community, customers, members of your team, and key stakeholders. Your ability to prioritise a varied workload and solution focused approach will ensure you enjoy this role. You’ll have autonomy to work independently but also as part of a supportive team.
Mātau ā-Wheako | Experience
You’ll be qualified in Planning, Natural Resources, Environmental Management, or other relevant discipline and have knowledge and experience in resource management planning, the Resource Management Act and Local Government Act, particularly relating to rivers and freshwater.
• Committed to a strong relationship with our Papatipu Runanga partners, communities and stakeholders
• Experience processing applications such as resource consents or similar
• Familiar with GIS, competent with Microsoft tools
• Data entry and database management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
The role is suitable for graduates entering the workplace, or for those with experience looking for part-time hours of work
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
Applications close on Sunday 17 May. 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
