Biosecurity Officer (Pest Plants) – Environment Southland – Invercargill

Fixed-term position for 12 months Our vision is for a thriving Southland – environmentally, socially, economically, and culturally. We have a dynamic and friendly working environment, access to a wide range of technology, training and support, and the chance to make a real difference to Southland's natural environment. Beaches, ski fields, 4 out of 10 of NZ Great Walks, national parks, lakes and fiords are all a short journey from Invercargill. Combined with reasonable house prices, short commutes and a relaxed pace of life, it all makes Southland a great place to live and work. An initial offer of remuneration will be made within the range $78,570 – $82,935 pa. Do you like working with people and helping them find solutions? We're looking for someone who can help us make a difference throughout the Southland Region by supporting landowners and community groups to implement pest control solutions. Our dynamic and energetic biosecurity and biodiversity team plays a key role in delivering Environment Southland's vision for a thriving Southland. Our plant pest control programmes reach over 2,500 people a year and are spread out across the region; we need your help to maintain these programmes into the future. The successful applicant will have: A practical knowledge of commonly used pest plant control and monitoring methods and the ability both to apply them and to promote them to other users. The ability to communicate effectively with both individual land-owners and community-based groups. Knowledge of native flora and fauna and ecological restoration in terrestrial ecosystems would be an advantage, as would a qualification in an appropriate discipline. If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply by uploading your CV and cover letter. Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key skills required for this role. To apply for this job go to: & enter ref code: 6653576. Applications close: Wednesday, 18 September 2024. #J-18808-Ljbffr