Biosecurity Officer - Community Partnerships (Kauri Protection)

Biosecurity Officer - Community Partnerships (Kauri Protection)

• Work with community groups, schools, landowners, and mana whenua to co-develop and implement kauri protection plans.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to provide advice and guidance that supports effective kauri protection outcomes across the Waikato.
• Drive advocacy and education opportunities for kauri protection across the region.
• Manage projects and contribute to programme planning and reporting.
• Undertake fieldwork as required such as including soil sampling, and disease surveillance.
• A self-starter who is motivated and capable of working independently.
• Passionate about the environment and an advocate for Aotearoa’s taonga species.
• A confident communicator who can build relationships, influence behaviour, and motivate a broad range of audiences.
• Previous experience working in biodiversity, biosecurity, conservation management would be ideal.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in biosecurity, ecology, environmental science, or a related field.
• At least 5 years’ relevant experience.
• Full NZ driver’s licence.

Mō te tīma | About the team

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