Biosecurity Principal Advisor

4 days ago

Auckland City, New Zealand Auckland Council Full time

Permanent Full-Time position
- Provide strategic leadership and expert biosecurity advice Actively contribute to initiatives that embed te ao Māori and sustainability into our work

**He angitūtanga: The opportunity**
Auckland Council's Environmental Services department is seeking a highly skilled Biosecurity Principal Advisor - to provide strategic guidance and specialist biosecurity advice to the planning and delivery of Auckland Council’s pest management activities. In this pivotal role, you will lead the development and implementation of operational policies and strategies aligned with the Regional Pest Management Plan (RPMP). Your work will play a crucial role in protecting and enhancing Auckland's unique biodiversity, ensuring that ecosystems and threatened species are thriving, as well as protecting primary production and Māori cultural values from the impacts of pests.

**He kōrero mōu: About you**
We are looking for someone with a strong background in biosecurity, pest management, ecology, or conservation, or environmental science, with at least 10 years of experience, with an emphasis on biosecurity or pest management. You will have excellent strategic planning and project management skills, along with a deep understanding of New Zealand's ecosystems and the Biosecurity Act. As a relationship builder and influencer, you will develop effective partnerships with internal teams, key stakeholders, community groups, and tangata whenua to protect Auckland's biodiversity. You will also have excellent written communication skills.

You will need:

- Postgraduate degree in biosecurity, ecology, conservation, environmental science or other relevant field.
- Full NZ Driver’s licence.
- 10 years’ work experience in biosecurity and/or biodiversity in regional/local/central government or conservation sector.
- Excellent strategic planning capability, knowledge of process improvement and project management.
- Experience in developing policy using stakeholder and community consultation.

**Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer**
Auckland Council is one of the largest local authorities in the South Pacific providing essential services and facilities to more than 1.6 million people. We are progressive socially, culturally and environmentally while we work towards creating change having an impact on our journey to becoming a world-class city for our ratepayers and residents.

In return for your hard work, you can expect a flexible and supportive work environment.

Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini - My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.

You’ll have access to a range of fantastic Auckland Council benefits, EAP services, an Oranga Day and discounted Leisure Centre membership and a range of other partnership discounts

We are a diverse organisation - we value diversity in our thinking, and we can only achieve that with a diverse team

**You can find the position description** here
**Applications close**: Sunday 29th September 2024

Please note:

- Qualification Checks will be conducted along with other relevant pre-employment checks required for employment with Auckland Council.
- This role is safety-sensitive and requires pre-employment drug testing.
- This role requires a full and clean NZ Driver’s License
- Our employer Kiwisaver contribution is additional to base salary offered._
- #workingforauckland #aucklandcouncil #hiring #environmentalservices #biosecurity #pestfreeakl_

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