Biosecurity Officer

Job Type: Permanent - Full TimeLocation: TimaruJob Category: Agriculture, Nature & Animal,Environmental Services Help deliver objectives of the Canterbury Regional Pest Management Plan Autonomy to organise your own work schedule Work in outstanding locations in Canterbury Kaunihera Taiao Ki Waitaha ? About Environment CanterburyAs a regional council, we are responsible for managing natural resources including air, soil, water and land. We work in partnership with mana whenua Ng?i Tahu to protect the health of our environment to ensure a sustainable and prosperous future for our region.

The region’s evolving environmental and political context means we will continue to be agile and adaptive, as we respond to regulatory and environmental changes. Our mahi (work) is organised around the delivery of our three core services: Environmental Regulation and Protection Community Preparedness and Response to Hazards Public Transport About the Role | K?rero m? te t?rangaOur Environment Canterbury southern zone covers an area from the Rangitata River south to the southern edge of the Waitaki River catchment.

Our people work and play within this area, in the mountains and the rivers, and proactively support landowners to improve their environmental management approach across southern Canterbury. As a Biosecurity Officer you will be part of a high-performing team yet be working independently daily with the responsibility for managing your own time and work programme. Working closely with landowners is an important aspect of the role. This will involve educating landowners on their responsibilities under the Regional Pest Management Plan, as well as organising and undertaking property inspections to ensure compliance with the rules of this Plan.

Your responsibilities will include education, surveillance, pest control, investigation, and risk pathway management. You will also have the responsibility for managing your own pest project/s, involving budget tracking, operational planning and delivery, and contractor management. About You ? M?uYou’ll love the outdoors, thrive on tackling challenges with a positive mindset, and have a knack for great communication. You’ll also bring confidence in using computer systems and software to keep things running smoothly.

To Enjoy This Role, You’ll Demonstrate The Following High level of physical fitness and hill-walking experience Computer literacy, specifically proficient in Microsoft Office Good communication skills, both written and oral, and the ability to relate and connect well with a wide variety of people Ability to work independently, yet also be a team-player Have a good work ethic and can-do attitude towards problem solving The Following Are Desirable, However, Not Required knowledge of pests and pest management practices in New Zealand experience in compliance or regulatory work GROWSAFE Certified Handler (agrichemical) certificate and/or Controlled Substance License experience in using 2-wheel motorcycles and 4WD vehicles Ng? hua o te Mahi i te Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha | Working at Environment Canterbury Our Mahi Is Underpinned By Our Values Kaitiakitanga (stewardship) Pononga (integrity) Manaakitanga (people first) Whanaungatanga (collaboration) M?iatanga (can do) We understand and embrace a diverse workforce; this diversity will enable us to better serve our people, our community, and our greatest taonga, the environment.

We value everyone’s contribution, diverse thinking, and skills. We're on a journey to become a treaty partner of excellence, including incorporating te ao M?ori into our work. We offer supportive opportunities to develop capability in this area and encourage our people to use kaupapa M?ori, m?tauranga M?ori, and te reo M?ori in our daily work. We welcome you with an open heart & mind, wherever you are on your personal te ao M?ori journey Ko ?tahi atu k?rero | Additional Information Applications close on Sunday, 3 August.

Applications will be reviewed as we receive them, and interviews may take place before the close date. We reserve the right to close advertising early. Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks, and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role. We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but don't meet every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. Me mahi tahi t?tou - Together we can Job DescriptionBiosecurity Officer