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Principal Advisor Biodiversity – Auckland Council - Auckland

Full time:   Do you want to make a difference?   Fantastic team environment The purpose of this role is to oversee ecological programmes including operational research and monitoring which enhance Auckland's natural environment. Through this, you will lead the best practice programme, which develops and promotes scientifically sound, best practice ecological restoration methods consistently across the region. Lead the design of operational ecological restoration research programmes includi...
  •  Closes on 04 Mar, 2012
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  • Biodiversity
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Senior Ecologist – Auckland Council - Auckland

Full time: Passion for the environment Desire to improve biodiversity Great team Your role is to co-ordinate the provision of specialist ecological expertise into the protection and restoration of indigenous ecosystems, habitats and biodiversity in the Central/Southern area. A minimum of five to seven years work experience in terrestrial ecology (preferably with excellent botanical skills) is essential for this role. You will be a strategic thinker with great written and oral communication skills a...
  •  Closes on 26 Feb, 2012
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  • Biodiversity
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Conservation Officer - Falklands Conservation - Stanley

Full time: Falklands Conservation (FC) is a membership-based organisation and registered charity that takes action to protect the fauna and flora of the Falkland Islands. Our key activities include scientific research, environmental education, wildlife monitoring, practical conservation projects, land management activities, and providing advice to government to sustain and protect the Falklands’ environment. This is a full-time post based in the Falkland Islands, at a salary of £25,000-28,000 dependent...
  •  Closes on 05 Mar, 2012
  • £25,000-28,000
  • Biodiversity
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Revegetation Worker - Department of Conservation - Chatham Islands

Fixed-term: The Chatham Islands Area office is seeking a temporary staff member keen to experience the Chatham's distinctive lifestyle and undertake work related to plants. The employment period offered is from 7 March 2012 (somewhat flexible) to 3 September 2012. Alternatively this may suit a secondment for a single person who has first obtained their manager's approval. The main focus of the work is on the threatened plants programme but may involve other programmes including dune restoration and weed co...
  •  Closes on 28 Feb, 2012
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  • Biodiversity
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Field Assistant and Field Assistant (Dog Handler) - Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife Service - Macquarie Island

Fixed-term: Macquarie Island Fixed-Term Employment RegisterMacquarie Island Pest Eradication Program Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and EnvironmentTasmanian Parks and Wildlife Service Applications are invited from persons interested in registering for fixed-term employment as Field Assistant and Field Assistant (Dog Handler). The employment register will remain open for recruitment up to and including 16 February 2014. Please note that if you are currently registered, you do not need to s...
  •  Closes on 03 Mar, 2012
  • AUS $45,823 – $49,978 pa.
  • Biosecurity/Pest Management
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Project Coordinator – Pacific Invasives Initiative - Glen Innes, Auckland

Fixed-term: The Pacific Invasives Initiative (PII) is the leading technical advisory and capacity development organisation for invasive species management in the Pacific region. PII’s mission is to strengthen the capacity of Pacific Island Countries and Territories to effectively manage invasive species threats. PII has been operating since 2004 and has worked with many agencies throughout the Pacific region. For more information about PII, visit our website: www.pacificinvasivesinitiative.org We are see...
  •  Closes on 24 Feb, 2012
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  • Biosecurity/Pest Management
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Ecological Restoration Field Worker – Remnant Restoration Ltd - Waitakere

Full time: Our Ecological Restoration team works in native bush and other natural areas all over the Auckland Region and beyond.  From coastal forest at Piha to secluded streams in the Hunua Ranges and some urban reserves between, we work on a wide variety of contracts for Councils and DOC, and we are looking for a new Ecological Restoration field worker to join our team. The focus of the role is to undertake restoration and protection of native bush and natural areas, primarily weed control.  A...
  •  Closes on 15 Mar, 2012
  • $15-20 p/hr
  • Biosecurity/Pest Management
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Team Leader, Pest Animals - Greater Wellington Regional Council - Wellington

Full time: Are you looking for a unique opportunity to lead a team of experienced Pest Animal Biosecurity Officers? This is an exciting time to join our department as we continue to make progress on the implementation of our Regional Pest Management Strategy, and contribute to the implementation of new initiatives within biodiversity including the implementation of our Regional Biodiversity Strategy. To be successful in this role you will have:* 5-10 years of well rounded practical experience * A...
  •  Closes on 09 Mar, 2012
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  • Biosecurity/Pest Management
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Team Leader Biosecurity Central – Auckland Council - Auckland

Full time: Are you passionate about the environment? Can you lead and mentor a team? Come and join this fabulous team!  The key purpose is to effectively implement the Regional Pest Management Strategy, operational plans and legislative requirements to benefit regional biodiversity and primary production and to minimise the adverse environmental impacts of pests. Key responsibilities of this role are to: Develop, implement and report on biosecurity programmes Manage a team of six Biosecur...
  •  Closes on 01 Mar, 2012
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  • Biosecurity/Pest Management
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Ranger, Biodiversity (Hunter) - Department of Conservation - Havelock

Full time: We are seeking a highly motivated and suitably experienced person to fill the permanent role of Ranger, Biodiversity (Hunter), based out of our Havelock Field Centre. The successful applicant will be part of our two-person goat hunting team throughout targeted reserves within the Sounds Area. The successful applicant will have: an excellent level of physical fitness a current firearms' licence and proven relevant experience in wild animal control a well-trained and species-specific hu...
  •  Closes on 06 Mar, 2012
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  • Biosecurity/Pest Management
  • Experienced ranger/field worker (5 yrs+)
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Programme Manager, Iwi Support - Department of Conservation - Gisborne

Full time: An exciting opportunity to be at the leading edge of Crown/iwi community development is offered in this newly created position, due to impending Treaty of Waitangi settlements with iwi in the wider Gisborne, Opotiki and Whakatane area. This position is based in Whakatane. We are seeking a bright motivated person who is committed to maintaining excellent communication with and between the Department and iwi, and to ensuring both parties can achieve their respective conservation aspirations....
  •  Closes on 27 Feb, 2012
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  • Communications/Education
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Ranger, Community Relations, RMA/Concessions – Department of Conservation - New Plymouth

Full time: Taranaki Area OfficeTongariro-Whanganui-Taranaki Conservancy If you have experience in resource management planning, are self-motivated and able to work independently as part of a team and are looking for an interesting role that offers office and field based experiences, then this role will interest you. The successful applicant will provide high quality input on Resource Management Act planning processes, including input into regional and district plans along with coordinating the Department...
  •  Closes on 27 Feb, 2012
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  • Consents/Property Management
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Field Advisor, Taieri - Otago Regional Council - Mosgiel

Full time: As Field Advisor, you will help to maintain the Council’s drainage network, undertake property inspections to ensure compliance under the Resource Management and Biosecurity Acts , carry out pest control, including trapping, poisoning and shooting vertebrate pests  and participate in the Flood Response Team. You will need relevant experience and ideally, have experience in vertebrate pest control along with some knowledge of the Resource Management and Biosecurity Acts. A full driver’s...
  •  Closes on 02 Mar, 2012
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  • Environmental Monitoring/Compliance
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General Manager, Science and Policy - Landcare Research - Negotiable

Full time: Opportunities of this calibre rarely become available - the chance to lead some of New Zealand's finest and most influential scientific talent and play an integral role in benefitting the environment. For a seasoned science leader, the level of influence on offer here will make this the defining move of your career. This is a high level position with a key role in our senior leadership team and in New Zealand's science community.  As Landcare Research's senior representative, you will oper...
  •  Closes on 09 Mar, 2012
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  • Management
  • Snr Manager (10 yrs+)
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Ranger, Visitor & Historic – Department of Conservation - New Plymouth

Full time: Taranaki Area OfficeTongariro- Whanganui-Taranaki Conservancy The Taranaki Area requires a fit, enthusiastic and experienced person for the maintenance and servicing of visitor and historic assets and support towards information services. The successful candidate will be required to work and stay in the back country for short periods of time, and will enjoy working both independently and in a team. Work will focus on track maintenance and upgrades entailing track vegetation cutting, clearing ...
  •  Closes on 27 Feb, 2012
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  • Recreation/Historic
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Ranger, Visitor and Historic Assets - Department of Conservation - New Plymouth

Full time: The Taranaki Area requires a fit, enthusiastic and experienced person for the maintenance and servicing of visitor and historic assets and support towards information services. The successful candidate will work and stay in the back country for short periods of time, and will enjoy working both independently and in a team. Work will focus on track maintenance and upgrades, entailing track vegetation cutting, clearing run-offs, repairing steps and culverts, maintaining signs and installing ...
  •  Closes on 27 Feb, 2012
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  • Recreation/Historic
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Resident Ranger – Department of Conservation - Takapourewa/Stephen’s Island

Fixed-term: Sounds Area Office is looking for a self-motivated, hard working Ranger to work on Takapourewa/Stephen’s Island for 12 months, starting in April 2012. The island is isolated and exposed to the best and worst that Cook Strait has to offer. You will usually work alone although have to interact with visitors regularly. The role involves maintaining the base (buildings, tracks, machinery, power and water supply) managing visitors and running a native plant nursery and revegetation programme. Fo...
  •  Closes on 27 Feb, 2012
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  • Recreation/Historic
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Ranger, Visitor & Historic Assets (Contract Supervisor & Icon Sites Ranger) – Department of Conservation - Fox Glacier

Full time: South Westland Weheka Area Would you like to live in a World Heritage Area, with opportunities to work and play in some of New Zealand’s most pristine landscapes? The South Westland Weheka Area is seeking a motivated person to assist in the delivery of its visitor assets programme. This is a permanent position based in Fox Glacier but will also require at least one day per week working from the Franz Josef Waiau Area Office, twenty minutes drive north of Fox Glacier. The role involves assist...
  •  Closes on 05 Mar, 2012
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  • Recreation/Historic
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Senior Biodiversity/Natural Heritage Advisor – Auckland Council - Henderson, Auckland

Full time:    Are you passionate about the environment?    Do you want to make a difference?    Do you see the big picture of environmental ecology issues? The purpose of this role is to coordinate the provision of expert technical ecological advice to landowners, community groups and council staff to fulfill council obligations to protect, maintain and enhance indigenous biodiversity. You will be a strategic thinker with great written and oral communication skills and...
  •  Closes on 26 Feb, 2012
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  • Specialist/Technical
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