Job Category: Agriculture, Nature & Animal, Government, Defence & Emergency, Program & Project Management Waitaha - our Canterbury region - is like no other and we are proud to call it home. We are privileged to be working with Nga Papatipu Runanga, stakeholders, and our wider community to protect our environment, including water, land, and air through regulation and planning. As a Regional Council we're responsible for flood protection, public transport, civil defence, and more. Together we're taking action to shape a thriving and resilient Canterbury, now and for future generations. Toitu te marae o Tane, toitu te marae o Tangaroa, toitu te tangata, If the land is well and the sea is well, the people will thrive. This role provides a great blend of office and field-based work. You'll be responsible for taking the lead role in the proactive planning, facilitation and contribution of the delivery of Environment Canterbury's Biosecurity work programme. This will be done through the implementation of the Regional Pest Management Plan and/or a specialised local programme of works, including associated education, surveillance, pest control, investigation, and risk pathway management. You'll ideally bring skills and experience in the following: Identify process improvement opportunities and resolve complex issues Upholding biosecurity compliance with regulations & regional rules Develop and deliver technical and customer service training to staff Assessing infestations, engaging contractors and carrying out controls Costing control operations and management of finance Report writing and producing feedback Establishing and maintaining regional and strategic networks and relationships Your natural calm and organised approach supports the peaks and troughs in this role. You'll be passionate about the environment and enjoy a role that provides you with flexibility. As a natural collaborator you'll be a team player and enjoy liaising with both rural and urban stakeholders, engaging with the community, resource users and runanga to support real change in on-the-ground management of natural resources. You'll bring skills and experience in the following: A relevant tertiary qualification and a minimum of five years of experience in a relevant field Significant experience in biosecurity actions, regulations and stakeholder connections Understanding the principles of Biosecurity rules at regional and national level A full Class 1 driver's licence Our values underpin everything we do. We understand and embrace a diverse workforce; this diversity will enable us to better serve our people, our community, and our greatest taonga, the environment. We value everyone's contribution, diverse thinking, and skills. We're on a journey to become a treaty partner of excellence, including incorporating te ao Maori into our work. We offer supportive opportunities to develop capability in this area and encourage our people to use kaupapa Maori, matauranga Maori and te reo Maori in our daily work. We welcome you with an open heart & mind, wherever you are on your personal te ao Maori journey. For a confidential chat about this role, please contact Johannes Welsch on 027 512 3158. Applications close on 3 November 2024. We encourage you to register your interest early. We will be reviewing applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close the advertising early. #J-18808-Ljbffr