Taranaki Regional Council – Stratford, North Island
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.
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.
Mo te tunga | About the role
Our Education Support Officers work with a diverse range of kaiako (teachers) and akonga (learners) across Taranaki.
This role covers a variety of environmental education subjects including but not limited to water, land, air, climate and is specifically the Enviroschools Facilitator for Central and South Taranaki. This involves guiding, motivating and advising schools on their journey towards creating a sustainable school community. Enviroschools is a holistic and innovative kaupapa in its 21st year in Taranaki. See the website for more details www.enviroschools.org.nz .
This varied, interesting, and diverse role would give you the opportunity to bring your passion for learning and education to play a pivotal role in a proven sustainability and environmental kaupapa.
The role will be supporting schools and early childhood centres across Central and South Taranaki. This is a permanent full-time role, based out of Stratford but with flexible working conditions.
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 at ****** .
We like to set people up for success so you'll be a leading applicant if you have:
Studied in a relevant field, e.g. horticulture, sustainability, education or environmental science
Knowledge of Permaculture, biodiversity/biosecurity an advantage
Familiarity with, or willingness to learn about school systems including the New Zealand Curriculum years 1-13.
Appreciation of Te Ao Maori and the contribution Maori perspectives and wisdoms bring to sustainability.
Passion to support an action-based environmental education programme
Keenness to support young people to plan, design and implement sustainability projects.
Self-motivated and comfortable working both independently and as part of a wider team.
Excellent organisational skills, administration and computer skills.
Have a drivers licence, be able to pass police vetting and have the legal rights to work in New Zealand
What's on offer?
Taranaki Regional Council is a fantastic place to work! We have a great culture.
Active social club
Onsite gym
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.
The starting remuneration range for this role is $80,996 - $95,289 per annum (including KiwiSaver).
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 29 November 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).
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