Job Category: Agriculture, Nature & AnimalChampioning positive environmental outcomesMixture of office and field basedCome for the mahi, stay for the well-beingWaitaha - our Canterbury region - is like no other and we are proud to call it home. We are privileged to be working with Nga Papatipu Runanga, stakeholders, and our wider community to protect our environment, including water, land, and air through regulation and planning. As a Regional Council we're responsible for flood protection, public transport, civil defence, and more.Together we're taking action to shape a thriving and resilient Canterbury, now and for future generations. Toitu te marae o Tane, toitu te marae o Tangaroa, toitu te tangata, If the land is well and the sea is well, the people will thrive.This role sits within the Christchurch central team although you may be called upon to support colleagues in responding to incidents and conducting environmental investigations across Waitaha as needed.Responding to pollution events within Christchurch Central, and furtherCarrying out environmental investigations, as a Warranted Environmental OfficerDetailed record-keeping and report writingUpholding environmental compliance within regulations and regional rulesLiaising with the communityYou'll often be in the field in all weather conditions so a willingness to get your hands and feet dirty is required along with a good physical fitness level.You'll ideally have a relevant tertiary qualification in a related field or offer practical experience gained from related sectors.We can teach you how we do things here at Environment Canterbury, what's important is that you have a great attitude, and are a confident communicator.More about you:Constructive issue-resolution skills that focus on outcomes & solutionsAbility to work independentlyGood analytical and problem-solving skillsEnvironmentally conscious and enjoy working outdoors in all weatherEnjoys a laugh (and occasional shared morning tea) with colleaguesOur values underpin everything we do. We understand and embrace a diverse workforce; this diversity will enable us to better serve our people, our community, and our greatest taonga, the environment. We value everyone's contribution, diverse thinking, and skills.We're on a journey to become a treaty partner of excellence, including incorporating te ao Maori into our work. We offer supportive opportunities to develop capability in this area and encourage our people to use kaupapa Maori, matauranga Maori and te reo Maori in our daily work. We welcome you with an open heart & mind, wherever you are on your personal te ao Maori journey.For a confidential chat about this role, please contact Sophie Harland on 0272219352.To find out more about us and the mahi we do - click here .Applications close on Wednesday, 6 March. We encourage you to apply early, we will be reviewing applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close the advertising early.Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks, and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role.#J-18808-Ljbffr
