River Protection Specialist
1 week ago
**Company Overview:** Environment Canterbury is responsible for protecting our environment, including water, land, and air through regulation and planning. We're working with stakeholders, the community, and Ngā Papatipu Rūnanga to achieve this goal.
We're proud to call Waitaha, our Canterbury region, home. Our work involves flood protection, public transport, civil defence, and more. Together, we're shaping a thriving and resilient Canterbury, now and for future generations.
**Job Description:** As the Labourer/Operator in our Rivers Team, you'll work in local rivers and surrounding areas to establish and maintain river protection, tree plantings, and structures, noxious weed control, tree felling and clearance.
This role provides the opportunity to gain various unit standards and obtain qualifications for operating wheels, tracks, rollers, and heavy transport vehicles over time. You'll be part of a team that works independently and unsupervised, producing a high standard of work.
**Required Skills and Qualifications:** A full, class 1 driver licence is essential for this role. You'll need good knowledge of health and safety and a strong environmental focus. Experience using 4WD vehicles, tractors, chainsaws, spray equipment, and other light machinery is ideal.
**Benefits:** We offer competitive hourly pay rates, $27.95 to $28.70 depending on skills and experience. You'll also have opportunities to develop your skills and contribute to our diverse workforce.
**Salary:** Starting hourly pay rate: $27.95 to $28.70 depending on skills and experience.
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Labourer/Operator - Rivers Team
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Labourer/Operator | Rivers Team
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