Conservation Volunteers New Zealand is a place where you can bring your purpose to life through the work you do, creating a world where people and nature flourish together.
Be part of a team of like-minded people, dedicated to making a difference and working on projects that really matter.
Learn more about what it means to be part of the CVNZ journey by visiting "About us".
Join us!
Conservation Volunteers New Zealand (CVNZ) is a community-based not for profit that is dedicated to the protection and restoration of Te Taiaio (environment) in Aotearoa.
With offices in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Punakaiki, each year we engage thousands of volunteers on restoration projects across the country. With the incredible support of volunteers and field staff, to date we have planted more than 1.3 million native trees, cleared 455 hectares of invasive weeds and 120,000 kg of rubbish. That's not to mention our predator control, species monitoring, the scores of people who have found full time employment through our Conservation Work Skills programme and thousands of volunteers connected to Te Taiao and educated on conservation issues across Aotearoa.
By becoming a member of the CVNZ team, you will be using your passion for conservation to enable this mahi to continue and Papatuanuku to thrive.
Casual Conservation Officer, Auckland
Join our dedicated and passionate team! We are looking for an outgoing, enthusiastic and hardworking Conservation Officer to join our Auckland team.
The Conservation Officer is responsible for leading teams of volunteers in the field on practical conservation activities such as native planting, weed control and litter clean up events. To be successful in this role, you will have well-developed communication and interpersonal skills coupled with demonstrated time management and problem-solving skills. You will also have an interest and knowledge of practical conservation activities such as plant identification and weed control.
Job Type: Casual
Location: Auckland
Hours: Variable
Salary: $26 per hour, plus 8% casual loading
Essential Qualifications & Experience
The ability to seek out and inspire people to volunteer, and to encourage their commitment to Conservation Volunteers
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated capacity for providing good customer service
Full Drivers Licence
Defensive Driving certificate obtained within the last five years (can be obtained after accepting role)
Current Provide First Aid certificate or approved equivalent (can be obtained after accepting role)
Occupational Health and Safety Level 3
Ministry of Justice Check or Working with Vulnerable People Check.
The above qualifications are required before leading teams. Assistance is available for gaining OH&S (Occupational Health & Safety) Level 3 and Police checks.
If this opportunity excites you, a full position description is available from our website:
https://conservationvolunteers.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2022-NZ-PD-Conservation-Officer-Casual.pdf
Applications including resume and responses to Key Selection Criteria are to be submitted via the application form on CVNZ's website:
https://conservationvolunteers.co.nz/portfolio/were-hiring-casual-conservation-officer-auckland/
Enquiries can be directed to the HR Coordinator by email ****** .
Applications close Sunday 20 October 2024.
CVNZ is a Child Safe Organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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