SENIOR CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT OFFICERWaikato Regional Council • Whitianga, Waikato, New Zealand
SENIOR CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT OFFICER
Waikato Regional Council • Whitianga, Waikato, New Zealand
6 hours ago
Job descriptionEnjoy working with people and have a real interest in promoting sustainable land use, soil conservation, and protecting and enhancing the natural environment. Proven success in building relationships and resolving issues with internal and external stakeholders. Demonstrated skill and experience in advising on and delivering specific catchment management works including soil conservation / erosion control, plant pest control, riparian and wetland enhancement. Demonstrated skill and experience in project / contract management. Demonstrated computer literacy. Excellent communication skills – written and verbal. Willingness to operate outside of ‘normal’ working hours from time to time. Thrives on providing exceptional customer service. Has an interest in working in different locations around a beautiful region. Enjoys working outside, with a good level of fitness and physical ability. A relevant tertiary qualification in Natural Sciences. Minimum of 6 years' 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 erosion control, weed control, native planting, and maintenance requirements. Knowledge of farm systems and experience in producing environmentally focussed property or restoration plans. 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. Applicants will be reviewed as they come in, and this role will close on Wednesday 26 November 2025. If you would like to review the r ole description , please click here. If you have any questions about the role or would like further details, please contact @waikatoregion.govt.nz Apply now!
SENIOR CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT OFFICER (Job ID : 888)
Mō te tūranga | About the role
- Based in Whitianga.
- Promote catchment management work in collaboration with landowners, stakeholders and partners within the Coromandel Zone.
- Plan, supervise and deliver specific catchment management projects including soil conservation / erosion control, plant pest control, riparian and wetland enhancement.
- Participate in the development of catchment management work programmes, plans and budgets.
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, Iwi, community representatives and ratepayers.
- Provide ongoing advice and information.
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