(Permanent, full time position) Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle 37.5 hour working week Generous leave allowance We are carers for Northland's environment and community. Are you one of us?
A few things you should know about Northland Regional Council… Our work is ultimately about working together to care for our region's incredible environment and many communities, matching our skills and resources with the vision and aspirations of our people.
From healthy waters, protecting our native taonga, developing meaningful relationships with tangata whenua, to creating resilient and adaptable communities in a changing climate. Here at the Northland Regional Council your work makes a difference to our community.
Toitu te whenua, toitu te moana, toitu te tangata. If the land is well, if the sea is well, the people will thrive.
The opportunity awaits… We are looking for someone with a passion for preserving our marine environment and making sure our internal practices keep our people safe. You will take ownership of our diving mahi to ensure our diving practices are conducted in a safe manner and that all our divers are adequately trained and certified. In addition you will co-lead marine pest monitoring and control operations, this will include; hull surveillance, delimiting surveys and engage in the identification of marine organisms. There will also be the opportunity to assit with research and innovation projects for marine pest management.
Do you have what it takes? We are looking for someone who can bring the following to our diverse talent pool:
Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline. Preferably a postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline such as marine ecology. Scientific scuba diving qualifications. Hold a diving WorkSafe NZ Certificate of Competency Experience working on boats and/or SRL qualification (Skipper Restricted Limits) High standard of technical knowledge, and experience in marine pest management techniques or other relevant fields. Strong analytical skills, including analysis of spatial data and use of GIS. Strong verbal communication skills for a range of audiences including members of the public, industry representatives, scientists, and councillors. Current full drivers' licence. Experience as a biosecurity warranted officer, or enforcement experience, would be an advantage. We don't just want someone that CAN do the job, we want someone who has the DRIVE to do a GREAT job and has a passion for what our organisation and values stand for. That's why at NRC, we understand that sometimes the right person doesn't 'tick all the boxes'. If you don't fit the mould exactly, but truly believe you can help, then tell us. We'll consider it.
What's in it for you? Just as you care about your community and environment, NRC cares about you and we are committed to the wellbeing of our people. Our team has grown a lot over the years, but our small organisation culture is still here. We celebrate our efforts as a team and recognise every individual for their contribution and dedication to their mahi.
We understand the importance of flexibility, so we're committed to alternative working arrangements for our people. We have a range of flexible work arrangements that we can consider to suit the varied lifestyles of our people.
What's next? The work we do really makes a difference and if you are someone who is motivated to contribute to the management of Northland's environment, please