Environment Officer - Biosecurity

Mō mātou | About us

Our people love working here because we are an enthusiastic team, with a diverse range of skills and experience, who are all rowing in the same direction. We are all passionate about making a positive difference for our community, both now and for our future generations. What drives us is making Taranaki the best place in Aotearoa, New Zealand to live, play and do business!

Our main office is based right in the centre of the region, right under our maunga (mountain), in Stratford. Living and working here means you have all the big city benefits, along with a rural lifestyle, and quick access to the sea, and breathtaking country.

Whakatakanga & Whanonga pono | Mission & Values

Our mission is to work for a thriving Taranaki by promoting the sustainable use, development and protection of our natural and physical resources, and advocating for the region’s best interests.

We are committed to providing a service first approach to the public and regional community, and in doing so aim to continue to better the quality of our performance while working safely, sustaining effective communication and teamwork, having the initiative and right to make mistakes, holding accountability for improvement, being results-driven, and holding high job satisfaction.

Watch the video to find out more about Taranaki Regional Council's kaupapa, culture and the impact of our mahi. Mō te tūnga | About the role

We are looking for an Environment Officer to join our Environment Services team. The Environment Officer will implement field activities associated with the Council’s Biosecurity Strategy including the Regional Pest Management Plan for Taranaki. This position works within the Council’s biosecurity programme with some involvement in our site-led biodiversity programme.

Biosecurity programme - Our Biosecurity Strategy and Regional Pest Management Plan identifies our responsibilities to the region. The five key priorities for us are; pathways and exclusion, eradication, sustained control, working with others and regional leadership. Council’s biosecurity programmes protect our people, economy and natural resources from pests through both regulatory and advocacy programmes.

Biodiversity programme - Our Biodiversity Strategy sets out Council's programmes that protect biodiversity in Taranaki. Our officers work with willing landowners and community groups to identify and protect Key Native Ecosystem sites on private land.

Further details on the role can be found below on the Position Description link, or for any other questions please contact our People and Wellness team on (06) 765 7127.

https://www.trc.govt.nz/assets/Careers/Job-Description-Environment-Officer-Biosecurity.pdf Mōu | About you

We like to set people up for success so you'll be a leading applicant if you have:

Studied and/or worked in the field of biosecurity, even better if you have knowledge or experience in animal & pest plant management. Excellent communication skills with emotional and cultural intelligence Energy and enthusiasm to collaborate effectively as part of a team Delivered projects as part of a team and can share your learnings with others Confidence to collaborate and nurture great relationships with key stakeholders like iwi, hapū, media and community groups Exposure to the facilitation and negotiation of contracts Enthusiasm for embracing change & technology developments

What’s on offer?

Taranaki Regional Council is a fantastic place to work! We have a great culture.

Active social club Flexible working options Induction programmes for every new employee Free car parking Training opportunities within each role

However, the best part is working alongside fantastic people who are truly dedicated to the Taranaki region.

Interested? Here's How to Apply

Click on the ‘apply’ button, fill out your application form and add your CV and cover letter.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Taranaki Regional Council is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace based on different experiences, world views and a desire to learn. So, if you’re excited about this role, but don’t meet the criteria perfectly, we encourage you to reach out anyway. You might be just who we’re looking for.

Applications close 9 June 2024, however we reserve the right to close this vacancy when we have received sufficient, suitable applications. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

To apply for this job, you must have the legal right to be able to work in New Zealand as we are currently not accredited to support applicants via the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV).