Team Coordinator - Biosecurity Ambassadors

Team Coordinator - Biosecurity Ambassadors

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Are you passionate about keeping Tamaki Makaurau Auckland's Hauraki Gulf / Tikapa Moana, its waters and islands, their flora, fauna and natural resources pristine and healthy?

If you have an interest in talking about our marine and terrestrial environment, biosecurity or conservation, then this will be the role for you!

The Role

Serious biosecurity issues, including plant diseases, rodents and marine pests, to name a few, are affecting our Hauraki Gulf / Tikapa Moana and Islands, and we want you to coordinate a group of ambassadors who will educate the public to prevent further harm.

The Biosecurity Ambassadors Coordinator together with the Biosecurity Ambassadors engage with recreational boat owners, boat users and ferry passengers in an education and advocacy role by speaking to people about the importance of preventing the spread of pests and diseases and how this can occur.

You will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing the ambassadors daily tasks, rosters, handout materials, performance, and coordinating logistics of a specifically designed outreach trailer to various sites throughout the summer.

The coordinator will raise awareness of marine and terrestrial pests, the pest-free status of many of our islands, the potential threats to them, and the importance of checking and cleaning marine (and terrestrial) gear before heading out.

You must also be comfortable and confident approaching and talking to people, working outdoors and in a variety of locations.

Reliable transport is a must.

Training will be provided.

Start date : The assignment runs from 18th November to 27th April (end date TBC).

Hours : Part-time, up to 20 hours per week, hours dependent on weather conditions and the peak summer season (6 hours on weekends and public holidays and a few hours of admin in the week with rostering / schedule planning, etc).

Locations : Boat ramps and marinas including but not limited to Bayswater, Browns Bay, Beachlands, Gulf Harbour, Half Moon Bay, Kawakawa Bay, Maraetai Omaha, Orakei, Outboard Boating Club, Pine Harbour, Takapuna, West Harbour and West Haven and possibly others.

Relevant public events such as boat shows and Auckland Council offices.

Key Responsibilities

Coordination and administration of ambassadors rosters / schedules.

Regular / daily checks to ensure all ambassadors have checked in / out before and after all rostered shifts, particularly weekends and public holidays.

Admin of health and safety, collateral and uniforms – e.g., sending extra instructions where required, filing reports and ensuring all procedures are completed.

Distribute supplies of collateral and other resources to key locations and ambassadors when required.

Weekly reporting of metrics to Biosecurity Advisors.

Supporting with event planning.

Engaging with people in friendly, meaningful conversations, educating boaties and visitors at boat ramps and marinas, and attending summer events and boat clubs.

Encouraging best biosecurity practices, such as checking and cleaning shoes, bags, gear, vessels, boats and vehicles (please note that this is not an enforcement role).

Ideal Candidate

Demonstrable interest in New Zealand's natural values, biosecurity and / or conservation issues, as well as the general marine environment.

Good administration and computer literacy skills – e.g. scheduling, programming, supporting logistics and ordering supplies.

Passion for caring for their team on the ground (empathetic and supportive).

Organised and reliable team coordinator.

Good people skills, confident engaging strangers with a positive manner, able to talk without jargon and be relatable to audiences.

Strong communication skills and interest in manaakitanga.

Professional judgement to avoid conflict with the public.

Effective problem solving and timely decision-making.

Clean driver's licence and reliable means of transport.

Bonus : skill and confidence to drive a trailer.

Advantage : ability to pronounce and use basic te reo Maori.

What We Can Offer

Experience in a coordination role with Auckland Council.

Training and support throughout the assignment.

Opportunity to develop your skills, knowledge and experience.

Skills

Customer service, marine biosecurity and science / biology, island biosecurity, biosecurity education, conservation, ambassador, boating and sailing experience, environment, leadership, team coordination.

Qualifications

Secondary School / High School.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all.

We actively encourage applications from any background.

If this role sounds like you then apply today via the "apply" button (cover letters are optional).

If you would like to discuss the role with us then feel free to reach out via email at

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We will be screening applications as we receive them to move swiftly to interviews.

We are aiming to complete all interviews by Friday 24st of October and may take the job advert down earlier.

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