Our vision is a healthy environment and a resilient and prosperous community.
About The opportunity | Ko te aheinga: Hawke's Bay Regional Council is seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Rural Advisor to join our Integrated Catchment Management team. In this critical role, you will be at the forefront of delivering information, tools and knowledge on sustainable land management practices for farmers, growers, and landowners in our region. This is an opportunity to play a crucial role in supporting our rural sectors through regulatory changes while promoting sustainable land management practices. You will build strong relationships, foster collaboration, and facilitate solutions that balance environmental protection with economic viability in our agricultural and horticultural industries.
About you | E pa ana ki a koe: As the Senior Rural Advisor, you will be a relationship manager, working directly with individual landowners, catchment groups, and rural communities. You will be a connector and facilitator, helping to address challenges and provide access to the right information, skills, and resources. This role is focused on driving positive outcomes for individuals, groups, communities, and the environment in the face of weather events and changing land use demands. You will design and facilitate workshops, events, and extension activities, effectively communicate complex scientific information, and support the development of administrative processes to track landowner requests and service delivery.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
A relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent tertiary qualification in sustainable land management or a related fieldAt least 5 years of experience in providing technical advice to the primary sectorA sound understanding of farming and growing systems, rural issues, social/economic factors in the primary sectorExcellent written and verbal communication, project management, and conflict resolution skillsStrong facilitation, leadership, and relationship-building abilitiesProficiency in MS Office suite, database management, and analytical skillsSound judgement, initiative, and the ability to influence and support changeThe ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlinesA demonstrated awareness of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and respect for Tikanga MaoriThis is an exceptional opportunity to make a lasting impact on the environmental and economic sustainability of our region. If you are passionate about working collaboratively with rural communities and driving meaningful change, we want to hear from you.
The salary range for this role is between $91,890 to $102,100 and will depend on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. This is a high-performing and motivated team of professionals that you will be joining, offering an opportunity to experience working within local government and supporting the recovery work from Cyclone Gabrielle.
Other benefits of working for our team include:
Flexible working options to support work/life balance5 weeks annual leave after 3 years4% superannuation after 3 yearsLife insurance and income protectionSubsidised eye tests and lenses, flu vaccinations, and other well-being initiativesStrong commitment to developing and upskilling people within a supportive working environment.As an equal opportunity employer, we are dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment. We recognise that collaborative and innovative organisations depend on having a workforce made up from a diverse range of perspectives and experiences. Our main goal is to empower each person to share their unique talents to contribute to the outcomes for our community.
HBRC is responsible for Civil Defence emergencies and as such, all staff may be called upon to support the response.
How to apply | I pehea ki te whakauru: Applications close on 11 December 2024, however we will be shortlisting and interviewing appropriate candidates as applications are received. If you are interested in this position, please do not wait to apply as we may close the ad earlier than advertised.
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At Hawke's Bay Regional Council our purpose is to work with our community to protect and manage the region's precious taonga of rivers, lakes, soils, air, coast and biodiversity for health, wellbeing and connectivity.
We focus on prioritising: Kia koi, kia toitu hoki te whakamahinga o te whenua | Climate-smart and sustainable land use.
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