Outdoor Freshwater Biosecurity Advocate

ORC partnership; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work opportunities

5 weeks annual leave

Superannuation

Competitive remuneration packages

Job summary

Otago Regional Council (ORC) invites applications for two Freshwater Ambassadors to join our Biosecurity team on a fixed-term basis (approximately 3 months), full-time (37.5 hours per week). You will be based in Central Otago at Alexandra, Wanaka or Cromwell offices.

The role aims to raise public awareness of freshwater biosecurity threats and promote behaviour change to prevent the spread of aquatic pests through the national Check, Clean, Dry programme.

Qualifications

• Appropriate tertiary qualification with an appreciation for the environment, aquatic and/or biosecurity.
• Ability to work outdoors with willingness to adapt depending on weather, event calendar and work schedule.
• Active listening, verbal, written and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Survey freshwater users to understand knowledge of freshwater pests and promote Check Clean Dry.
• Issue and communicate freshwater pest awareness information to the public.
• Support event organisers and volunteers at sports events.

Skills

Active listening

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in environment/biosecurity

Job description

Otago Regional Council (ORC) invites applications for two Freshwater Ambassadors to join our Biosecurity team on a fixed-term basis (approximately 3 months), full-time (37.5 hours per week). You will be based in Central Otago at Alexandra, Wanaka or Cromwell offices.

The role aims to raise public awareness of freshwater biosecurity threats and promote behaviour change to prevent the spread of aquatic pests through the national Check, Clean, Dry programme.