Catchment Management Officer

3 days ago

Taupo, New Zealand Waikato Regional Council Full time

**Mō te tūranga | About the role**
- Participate in the development of catchment management work programmes, plans and budgets.
- Plan, supervise and deliver specific catchment management projects including erosion control, plant pest control and riparian enhancement.
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, Iwi, community representatives and ratepayers.
- Provide ongoing advice and information.
- Taupo based position. Permanent, Full-time.

**Mō te tangata | About you**
- Developing project/contract management skills.
- Proven success at building relationships and resolving issues with internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated computer literacy.
- Excellent communication skills - written and verbal.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and customers, handle difficult clients and build strong client relationships.
- Able to operate outside of ‘normal’ working hours from time to time.
- Have an interest in working in different locations around a beautiful region.
- Enjoy working outside, good level of fitness. Organised and self-motivated.

**Mō ngā pūkenga | Qualifications and experience**
- A relevant tertiary qualification and preferably a minimum of 3 years work experience.
- Experience in erosion control, including, a practical understanding of land use capability, land management and natural resource management.
- Experience in managing and delivering restoration projects, including weed control, native planting, and maintenance requirements.
- Knowledge of farm systems and experience in producing environmentally focussed property or restoration plans.
- Proven track record in collaborative work and building partnerships with landowners, iwi and stakeholders.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and planning skills.

**Mō mātou | About us**
- We work hard to care for the mighty Waikato, so current and future generations will benefit from a healthy environment, strong economy, and vibrant communities.
- Our mahi is as diverse as the region we care for and the people who share it. Our work helps look after our region's water, soil, air, geothermal areas and coasts - so we can all enjoy these precious resources for generations to come.
- We support Waikato Regional Council’s mission by implementing policies for non-statutory methods of integrated catchment management. The policies can include biosecurity and natural heritage management, fostering sustainable use of land and catchments, and managing infrastructure assets (comprising flood protection, river management, drainage, and catchment management work).
- If you’d like to understand more about what we do please click here The work we do | Waikato Regional Council.
- By partnering with iwi and working with many others in our communities, our collective kaitiakitanga will make the Waikato region even better. Together, we’ll create a sustainable future that will make a positive difference to people’s lives.

**Mō te tuku tono | How to apply**
- If you would like to review the Role Description, please click here.

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