Catchment Management Officer

Waikato Regional Council; Taupo; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Waikato Regional Council in Taupo is seeking a capable professional to participate in the development of catchment management work programmes, plans and budgets, and to plan, supervise and deliver specific projects including erosion control, plant pest control and riparian enhancement.

You will build and maintain relationships with iwi, community representatives and ratepayers, provide ongoing advice and information, and enjoy working as part of a collaborative team in an outdoor setting.

Qualifications

• Developing project/contract management skills.
• Proven success at building relationships and resolving issues with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated computer literacy including recording and reporting skills
• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and customers.
• Demonstrated ability to handle difficult clients and build strong client relationships.
• Thrive on providing exceptional customer service.
• Enjoy working as part of a collaborative team.
• Enjoy working outside, good level of fitness.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of catchment management work programmes, plans and budgets.
• Plan, supervise and deliver specific catchment management projects including erosion control, plant pest control and riparian enhancement.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, Iwi, community representatives and ratepayers.
• Provide ongoing advice and information.
• Taupo based position.

Job description

Mō te tūranga | About the role

• Participate in the development of catchment management work programmes, plans and budgets.
• Plan, supervise and deliver specific catchment management projects including erosion control, plant pest control and riparian enhancement.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, Iwi, community representatives and ratepayers.
• Provide ongoing advice and information.
• Taupo based position.

Mō te tangata | About you

• Developing project/contract management skills.
• Proven success at building relationships and resolving issues with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated computer literacy including recording and reporting skills
• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and customers.
• Demonstrated ability to handle difficult clients and build strong client relationships.
• Thrive on providing exceptional customer service.
• Enjoy working as part of a collaborative team.
• Enjoy working outside, good level of fitness.

Mō ngā pūkenga | Qualifications and experience

• A minimum of 3 years of experience (preferably longer) in a land and/or catchment management or similar role
• A strong understanding and interest in soil conservation, erosion control, sustainable land management practices and agricultural farming systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including experience in preparing and presenting technical reports and plans.
• Proven success at building relationships and resolving issues with internal and external stakeholders.

Mō te tīma | About the team

• Working as part of a small catchment team focussed on delivering quality outcomes together.

Mō mātou | About us

• We work hard to care for the mighty Waikato, so current and future generations will benefit from a healthy environment, strong economy, and vibrant communities.
• Our mahi is as diverse as the region we care for and the people who share it. Our work helps look after our region's water, soil, air, geothermal areas and coasts - so we can all enjoy these precious resources for generations to come.
• Customers sit at the heart of everything we do, and all staff have an important role to play in the delivery of exceptional customer service.
• By partnering with iwi and working with many others in our communities, our collective kaitiakitanga will make the Waikato region even better. Together, we’ll create a sustainable future that will make a positive difference to people’s lives.

Applications will be reviewed as they come in, and this role will close on 9th September 2026.