SENIOR CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT OFFICER

Waikato Regional Council; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 89,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Waikato Regional Council is seeking a Senior Catchment Management Officer to promote and lead catchment work across the West Coast Zone. Based in Hamilton, you will plan and deliver soil conservation, erosion control, plant pest control and riparian enhancement projects.

You will engage with landowners, Iwi, and communities, manage programmes and budgets, and provide guidance while ensuring excellent customer service. A tertiary qualification and 6+ years' experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification.
• Minimum of 6 years' work experience.
• Experience in erosion control and land management.
• Experience delivering restoration projects, including erosion control, weed control, native planting, and maintenance.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience in project/contract management.
• Willingness to operate outside of 'normal' working hours when required.

Responsibilities

• Promote catchment management work with landowners and iwi.
• Plan, supervise and deliver catchment management projects.
• Develop catchment work programmes, plans and budgets.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and ratepayers.
• Provide ongoing advice and information.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Communication

Catchment planning

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

SENIOR CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT OFFICER - 1044

Hamilton | Environment | Full Time

89,000 - 100,000 NZD per year

Posted 7 days ago | Apply before September 20, 2026

Description

Mō te tūranga | About the role

Promote catchment management work in collaboration with landowners and local iwi within the West Coast Zone.

Plan, supervise and deliver specific catchment management projects including soil conservation / erosion control, plant pest control and riparian enhancement.

Participate in the development of catchment management work programmes, plans and budgets.

Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, Iwi, community representatives and ratepayers.

Provide ongoing advice and information.

Hamilton-based position.

Enjoy working with people and have a real interest in promoting sustainable land use, soil conservation, and protecting and enhancing the natural environment.

Proven success in building relationships and resolving issues with internal and external stakeholders.

Demonstrated skill and experience in advising on and delivering specific catchment management works including soil conservation/erosion control, plant pest control, and riparian enhancement.

Demonstrated skill and experience in project/contract management.

Demonstrated computer literacy.

Excellent communication skills - written and verbal.

Willingness to operate outside of 'normal' working hours from time to time.

Thrives on providing exceptional customer service.

Has an interest in working in different locations around a beautiful region.

Enjoys working outside, with a good level of fitness.

A relevant tertiary qualification and preferably a minimum of 6 years work experience.

Experience in erosion control, including, a practical understanding of land use capability, land management and natural resource management.

Experience in managing and delivering restoration projects, including erosion control, weed control, native planting, and maintenance requirements.

Knowledge of farm systems and experience in producing environmentally focussed property or restoration plans.

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.

We support Waikato Regional Council's mission by implementing policies for non-statutory methods of integrated catchment management. The policies can include biosecurity and natural heritage management, fostering sustainable use of land and catchments, and managing infrastructure assets (comprising flood protection, river management, drainage, and catchment management work).

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.

Applicants will be reviewed as they come in and this role will close on Sunday 20th September 2026.