Summer Assistant Vacancy - Biosecurity - Woolly Wipeout (Fixed term - 12 weeks)

Ngā āhuatanga o te tūranga - Role Highlights:

• Applications are now open for our Toi Moana Summer Experience Programme, running from 11 November 2024 to 31 January 2025.
• Opportunity to gain valuable work experience in local government.
• A paid 12 week programme with opportunities to contribute to our projects and help Toi Moana deliver our community outcomes.

Te Tūranga - The Role:

Our Biosecurity team is working on pest plant advocacy and we need your help! We work towards creating a pest free region for our communities, using all kinds of technology and methods to achieve our Regional Pest Management Plan.

In this role, you will be working within our team to:

• Coordinate the Woolly Wipeout programme for western Bay of Plenty.
• Create pest plant kits and deliver to landowners.
• Demonstrate pest plant control methods to the public.
• Work with Biosecurity staff on local and regional projects.
• Create a report on the Woolly Wipeout programme.

You’ll be joining the Biosecurity team, where your work will contribute to tackling the problem of invasive plant species in the Bay of Plenty region.

Ngā Pūkenga, ngā wheako - Your Skills & Experience:

Ideal applicants for this role should:

• Knowledge and/or experience with biosecurity issues in New Zealand.
• Knowledge and/or experience in pest plant control and the Regional Pest Management Plan would be an advantage.
  
• Be comfortable approaching people to talk about pest plant issues.
• Be studying or plan to commence studying towards Environmental Science related qualification.
• Hold a full current NZ driver’s licence.

This position will be located in Tauranga.

Ko wai mātau? He aha te kaupapa nei? - About Us & Our Toi Moana Summer Experience Programme:

At Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council (BOPRC) we guide and support the sustainable development of the Bay of Plenty, now and into the future. A major focus of our work involves looking after the environment, but we also have a broader responsibility with others for the economic, social and cultural well-being of our regional community.
Our Toi Moana Summer Experience Programme has been running for more than 30 years because we believe one of the best ways to learn is on the job. Each year our Summer Assistants play an important role by supporting our teams and completing important pieces of work around the Bay of Plenty. There is no better place to contribute to your community and the environment you live in, while working alongside passionate and professional experts in their fields.

He aha tā Toi Moana? - What’s on Offer?

• An incredible Summer Experience Programme with full induction and ongoing learning opportunities.
• Support and mentoring on the job.
• Diverse working environment and friendly team atmosphere.

Next Steps:
To apply for this role, click the 'Apply Now' button at the top right of your screen and complete the application form.
Please note that if this is the first time you are applying for any role at BOPRC, you will first need to create a profile and register on our recruitment website. Once registered, you can then log in to apply for the specific role/s you are interested in.

• Applications will be automatically acknowledged upon receipt.
• Applications will be screened and shortlisted candidates will be contacted for next steps - this may include a phone screen prior to interview.
• Interviews will be held over the phone or via MS teams/ Zoom from Monday 16 September 2024.
• All candidates will be notified once the position is filled.
• Successful candidates will attend an Induction day on the first day of the Programme so that you can meet your fellow 2024/25 Summer Assistants and find out more about working at BOPRC.

If you have any queries or require any further information on what the position involves, please phone Dave Grimmer, Biosecurity Officer on 0800 884 880. As this position is designated as being “safety sensitive”, the preferred candidate will be asked to undergo a pre-employment drug and alcohol check prior to an offer of employment.
Applications close 11pm, Sunday 15 September 2024 and will be accepted online only.