Coastal Management & Biodiversity Advisor

Environment Canterbury; Lyttelton; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Environment Canterbury in Lyttelton is seeking a Coastal Management Advisor to deliver integrated coastal management programmes that support sustainable use and protection of Canterbury's coastal environment.

You will work with consent holders, rūnanga, community groups, landowners, local and central government agencies to deliver environmental outcomes, promote best practice, and raise awareness of sustainable coastal use. This is a 12-month fixed term role covering parental leave.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in coastal or marine management.
• Experience with biodiversity, ecology or sustainability with a marine focus.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management.
• Ability to interpret legislation and communicate clearly.
• Project management experience across multiple programs.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and auditing compliance with resource consents, regional plans and relevant legislation.
• Providing advice and guidance to coastal users, communities and stakeholders.
• Supporting marine biosecurity, biodiversity and coastal management projects.
• Building strong partnerships with Ngāi Tahu, rūnanga, community groups and industry stakeholders.
• Delivering community engagement initiatives that support behaviour change and environmental outcomes.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Coastal management

Environmental policy interpretation

Project coordination

Education

Tertiary qualification in resource management, marine science or related field

Job description

Environment Canterbury in Lyttelton is seeking a Coastal Management Advisor to deliver integrated coastal management programmes that support sustainable use and protection of Canterbury's coastal environment.

You will work with consent holders, rūnanga, community groups, landowners, local and central government agencies to deliver environmental outcomes, promote best practice, and raise awareness of sustainable coastal use. This is a 12-month fixed term role covering parental leave.