He angittanga: The opportunity Our team provides expert ecological and natural features advice and support across Council including resource consents, policy, parks management, and biosecurity and biodiversity programmes, as well as managing our own projects, to ensure the protection and restoration of indigenous ecosystems, habitats, and species on public and private land. We are looking for ecologists or natural sciences experts to join our team. This is your opportunity to be at the forefront of helping achieve a flourishing and protected natural environment for Auckland If you want exciting roles supported by a large and varied group of experts where you can use and grow your knowledge around terrestrial or wetland ecology, biosecurity management, geomorphology, geology, or freshwater ecology then come and join us The team has a regional focus and these roles can be based in the City Centre or Albany alongside others in the team, with some flexibility to work in other locations.
Please note: This role is internally referred to as Ecology Specialist. He krero mu: About you We will look to you to provide expert advice and champion best practice, with a strong customer focus, to decision-makers and operational programs as well as delivering your own projects. You are collaborative, innovative, and passionate about delivering outcomes for Aucklands natural environment.
Ideally, youll have 3-5 years relevant work experience but dont let this put you off if you are enthusiastic and a team player Experience as a project manager and working as an expert undertaking or reviewing effects assessments within the Resource Management Act will be particularly valued. Please note: A full NZ drivers licence is required This position is labelled a Safety Sensitive role - a Drug and Alcohol test will be conducted prior to offer Ng huatanga kei a mtou: What we offer You will enjoy being part of our expert, committed and capable Environmental Services team. Our priority is providing the best possible working environment for our staff which includes a focus on employee wellbeing and career progression opportunities.
Joining Environmental Services will provide you with the opportunity to work across the whole council family, with our mana whenua partners, community groups, private landowners, schools, non-government organisations, and central government to support best practice conservation practices and outcomes. This is a once-in-a-career opportunity to be part of an exciting programme of work that will improve Aucklands precious natural environment for current and future generations. Auckland Council is one of the largest local authorities in the South Pacific providing essential services and facilities to more than 1.
5 million people. We are committed to environmental action and green growth to achieve our vision of becoming the worlds most liveable city. In return for your hard work, you can expect a flexible and supportive work environment.
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