At the Otago Regional Council (ORC), our goal is to protect and enhance the environment and enable our communities to do the same. So, we can deliver on our responsibilities, we're not overstating when we say we have some big targets to reach. We need the right people, in the right roles, to help us get there. In return, we offer a positive and go-ahead organisational culture, where work/life balance is both respected and valued.
Otago's a pretty special place, covering a vast area - the third largest local government region in New Zealand. Those who call Otago home enjoy access to mountains, coastal lowlands, dramatic rivers and wild beaches. Our environment is part of who we are, and at ORC, we work each day to look after it.
The Opportunity
Our Environmental Delivery team at the Otago Regional Council is looking for a Biosecurity Specialist- Terrestrial to join the team on a 24-month fixed term, full time (37.5 hours per week), based in our busy Dunedin office.
The purpose of the role is to provide technical advice, develop programmes and projects, and lead delivery of these to enable the ORC's Environmental Implementation Team to effectively implement terrestrial biosecurity management and achieve positive outcomes for the environment.
As a Biosecurity Specialist- Terrestrial, you will be responsible for:

• Providing specialist biosecurity advice to a wide range of stakeholders, from the Environmental Implementation team, ORC staff and ORC partners and stakeholders.
• Analysing terrestrial biosecurity data to guide and inform programme development and implementation.
• Developing and delivering terrestrial biosecurity related programmes and projects
• Establishing and facilitating collaboration with external stakeholders as relevant to the role
• Demonstrating ORC's commitment to recognise and provide for the kaitiaki responsibility Kāi Tahu has for the natural environment.

If you have a passion for terrestrial biodiversity and are keen to have a meaningful impact on our beautiful Otago environment, then this is the role for you!
About You
Our ideal candidate will have:

• A Bachelor's tertiary qualification in any of the following (or related) fields; Biosecurity, Ecology, Zoology, Biodiversity, Environmental Management
• A current, full NZ driver's licence
• At least three years' experience in a role that is related to biosecurity, biodiversity, ecology or conservation/ environmental management.
• Understanding of biosecurity, biodiversity, and natural systems in a New Zealand context, including pest management approaches
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

What we offer
We recognise and celebrate diversity within Team ORC and are committed to providing a work environment that supports inclusion and equal opportunities. We actively encourage applications from anyone who will live our values of kākau māhaki | caring, matatika | trustworthy, pono | open and honest, mahi kātahi | collaborative, noho haepapa | accountable, wairua auaha | creative, alongside us, regardless of their background.
To support our diverse and capable team, we're pleased to offer enhanced benefits such as:

• Flexible work opportunities
• Life Insurance
• Superannuation
• An annual wellbeing programme
• Competitive remuneration packages
• Development opportunities

How to Apply
If you meet the above criteria, we welcome your application including your CV and cover letter outlining why you are the person for this role via the Apply button.
Please note. We don't always work to fixed closing dates and may start considering and interviewing candidates as their applications are received so we encourage you to apply early.
All candidates require the right to work in New Zealand.
Applications close Sunday, 15 September 2024
For further information, please contact human.resources@orc.govt.nz