Summer Assistant Vacancy - Kiwi Reserves (Fixed term, Part-time - 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 12 week paid Programme with opportunities to contribute to our projects and help Toi Moana deliver our community outcomes.

Te Tūranga - The Role:
Our Coastal Catchments team leads work on a multiple partnership projects protecting our iconic kiwi by controlling pest animals and plants from our reserves and we need your help!
The work that you do will complement the work of contractors and the Kiwi Trust Volunteers. The Whakatāne Reserves project covers Mokoroa, Kōhī Point and Ōhope scenic reserve (1000ha) as well as private neighbouring land. The project looks to support and enhance our local kiwi population and native flora and fauna. The trap network consists of 2100 bait stations, 800 traps and over 100km of networks.
Tasks would include:

• Inspect and maintain the bait station network.
• Conduct monitoring recording pest plants and animals.
• Help enhance visitor and user experiences.

You’ll be joining the Coastal Catchments team who work with landowners, trustees and community groups to support the protection and enhancement of our local biodiversity and improving water quality.
Ngā Pūkenga, ngā wheako - Your Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience working remotely within native forest.
• A high level of navigation and GPS skills.
• Understanding of current pest animal and monitoring techniques.
• Ability to follow directions and work unsupervised/alone.
• Study or have studied New Zealand conservation or similar.
• Experience undertaking animal pest control for conservation.
• Hold a current driver's licence.

This is a part time, 20 hour per week, fixed term position located in Whakatāne.

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 Shay Dean, Environmental Scientist on 0800 884 880. As this position is designated as being "safety sensitive", the successful candidate will be asked to undergo a pre-employment drug and alcohol check as part of the recruitment.
Applications close 11pm, Sunday 15 September 2024 and will be accepted online only.