Adviser, Indigenous Forestry

## Mo tenei turanga mahi | About this role

• Job Title :
• Indigenous Forestry Adviser
• Role type :
• Permanent, full-time
• Location :
• Rotorua
• Salary Band & range :
• F $76,463 to $89,215 depending on skills and experience
• About the Role – Korero mo te Turanga
• We are seeking an Indigenous Forestry Adviser to join our Forestry Operations team and contribute to the sustainable management of Aotearoa's indigenous forests.

You'll work where natural forest management is practiced, accessing remote sites and collaborating with passionate people in stunning native forest environments.You'll provide technical forestry advice to landowners, iwi, and stakeholders, ensuring compliance with the Forests Act and supporting indigenous forest management opportunities.As a warranted Forestry Officer, you'll split your time between field based compliance including search warrants and enforcement and office based advisory work.

You'll receive in-house training and external courses in areas such as 4WD, LUV, drone use, and chainsaw operation.Key responsibilities include :

You'll apply the VADE model starting with education before moving to enforcement and work closely with MPI's Compliance and Prosecution teams.

You will bring strong technical knowledge, excellent relationship management skills, and a collaborative approach to working with diverse stakeholders.

You enjoy being outdoors and physically active, and you're resilient with the right attitude to thrive in remote field environments.You'll need to demonstrate :

Our team delivers regulatory and operational functions that support sustainable forest management and indigenous forestry development across Aotearoa.

We're a geographically distributed team of eight, plus a manager, based in Rotorua, Christchurch, and Dunedin.We work in a flat team structure that values autonomy, collaboration, and practical problem solving.

You'll be supported by a great manager who empowers you to take ownership of your work.

Our team is passionate about natural forest management and committed to protecting native forests for future generations.You'll have opportunities to travel to remote and beautiful places, work in native forest environments, and collaborate with dedicated and knowledgeable colleagues.

We're a team that values integrity, curiosity, and a shared commitment to public service.

Further information on this process can be found on our careers site, .

We are committed to being a good partner under Te Tiriti o Waitangi which includes working closely with iwi, hapu, whanau and hapori.We aspire to reflect the diverse communities we serve, so we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, and identities.

As an organisation, we are committed to making Manatu Ahu Matua Ministry for Primary Industries a great place to work for all.In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values; your interest and motivations for this role; the abilities, strengths, personal attributes, and diverse perspectives you will bring to the role and this organisation, which may have also been gained outside of the workforce.To view the position description and / or apply online, please click "APPLY FOR THIS JOB" or visit the .

To apply, you must hold the right to work in New Zealand or be eligible to obtain it – click to find out more about work visa eligibility and options.

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