Natural Enemies

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to assist with projects to manage serious invasive weeds in the Pacific through the use of their natural enemies._

**Mō te Pakihi | About the Company**:
Manaaki Whenua is New Zealand's Crown Research Institute (CRI) for our land and environment. We are responsible for supporting New Zealand to develop a sustainable relationship with our land, through the delivery of exceptional science across a wide range of disciplines.

**K**ō**rero m**ō** te t**ū**ranga - About the role**

This role provides an opportunity to join a team acknowledged to be world leaders in the development of biological control for serious invasive weeds. This role is to assist with the co-ordination and successful implementation of Natural Enemies - Natural Solutions (NENS) programmes for invasive plants in the Pacific. Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research is the lead provider for NENS under the Pacific Regional Invasive Species Management Support Service (PRISMSS). This role will provide key support to ensure projects run smoothly and are well co-ordinated with related work, as well as assisting with building enduring capability and support for NENS in the Pacific. The role will involve all aspects of project management, the planning and delivery of activities and events, assisting with communication about NENS, responding to requests for assistance and developing new projects.

The starting remuneration would be between $62,366 and $78,825 per annum, depending on relevant experience.

**Ō pūmanawa - About you**

You will have experience with working in the Pacific and a tertiary qualification in a relevant area (or equivalent experience). Ideally you will have some background in science (especially ecology, botany, entomology, or plant pathology) and/or experience in development/aid projects. Previous NENS experience is not essential as we can provide training in that. You will have strong communication and project management skills and be able to work both independently and as part of a team. You will be resourceful and adaptable, able to build strong relationships and collaborations and travel internationally as required. You will need to be able to work in New Zealand.

**Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer**

As an employee of Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research, you will work with passionate and talented people and enjoy supportive employee benefits such as an annual leave entitlement of 4 weeks and 4 days, generous sick leave, paid parental leave, 3 paid Manaaki Whenua days between Christmas and New Year, as well as income maintenance and life insurance benefits and flexible working options. You will also have the opportunity for personal growth and career development.
- Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research is committed to developing a diverse, inclusive, equitable workplace where people feel they belong. We believe this is the right thing to do, but we also believe it is a worthwhile commitment that makes our organisation stronger and more capable through building on our diversity of thinking, enabling us to better understand the needs of our stakeholders and people and respond effectively to them. An inclusive environment means the diverse perspectives we have are more likely to be expressed, heard, and acted on._

**Applications close on Wednesday the 29**th** of May at 5pm NZT**

Job Details
- Crown research institute
Manaaki Whenua- Reference #
55779- Posted on
07 May 2024- Closes on
29 May 2024 17:00- Location(s)
Auckland- Expertise
Plant Biology, Environmental sustainability- Job level(s)
Technician, Other- Work type(s)
Fixed term- More details (document)
BME_PD_Pacific NENS Coordinator#1_April 2024 (1).pdf