Job Title: Senior Indigenous Forestry Adviser Role type: Full Time, Permanent Location: Rotorua Salary range: $85,302 to $99,628 depending on skills and experience Korero mo te turanga - About the Role Forestry System covers a wide range of policy and operational responsibilities, with a focus on supporting sustainable land management, industry transformation, operational policy, and sustainable use of our forestry resources. The Indigenous Forestry Team operates across the length of the country - from kauri and totara forests in Northland to native beech forests in Southland - meeting some interesting and challenging characters along the way. This role is responsible for implementing the provisions of the Forests Act relating to the sustainable use of privately owned indigenous forests from harvest through to export. This includes ensuring compliance with the regulations in their capacity as a warranted forestry officer (note that training to become a forestry officer will be provided to the successful candidate). We are looking for a Senior Indigenous Forestry Adviser for this permanent role within the Forestry System directorate at Te Uru Rakau - New Zealand Forest Service based in Rotorua. The role is a balance of office and field work, with the field work generating the office work. As a senior position this role will also involve project/trip leadership and mentoring of junior staff member. Mou - About You We are looking for someone with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships, who is capable and comfortable working autonomously and within a team, as well as outdoors and on challenging terrain in any weather. Key requirements for this role are: * Tertiary qualification in a relevant or closely related discipline (e.g., forestry science, ecology, botany, or environmental science) * Resource management or forest management training and/or experience. * Technical knowledge/background in ecology, with an understanding and knowledge of indigenous forest ecosystems preferred. Indigenous species and timber recognition is an advantage * Excellent written and analytical skills * High level of physical fitness required to be sustained as this is a partially field-based role * Understanding of the indigenous forestry sector in New Zealand, and the practice of sustainable forest management is desirable * Experience working in a regulatory environment * Compliance experience or knowledge highly desired Mo to matou ropu - About the Team Forestry is one of our country's most successful primary industries. Te Uru Rakau - New Zealand Forest Service, a branch within the Ministry for Primary Industries, builds on this success to create a sustainable and innovative forestry sector that continues to grow and adapt. Join our dynamic and diverse Te Uru Rakau - New Zealand Forest Service team who all share the common goal of improving the social, environmental, and economic outcomes for New Zealand. Mo te Manatu Ahu Matua - About MPI * We're passionate about growing prosperity in the sector while ensuring respect for Kaitiaki – guardianship of our natural resources. Nga hua o te Mahi i te Manatu Ahu Matua - Benefits of working at MPI * Up to three additional (MPI holidays) leave days * Paid eye test and contribution to the costs of corrective lenses/frames * Career development and internal opportunities across the branch and organisation Wa Mahi Ngawari - Flexible Working We support flexible working arrangements and are happy to discuss these options with you. Kua rite koe mo tenei mahi whaitake? - Are you ready to make a difference?We are committed to being a good partner under Te Tiriti o Waitangi which includes working closely with iwi, hapu, whanau and hapori. We aspire to reflect the diverse communities we serve, so we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, and identities. As an organisation, we are committed to making Manatu Ahu Matua a great place to work for all. In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values, your interest, and motivations for this role; the abilities, strengths, personal attributes, and diverse perspectives you will bring to the role and this organisation, which may have also been gained outside of the workforce. To view the position description and/or apply online, please click "APPLY FOR THIS JOB" or visit the MPI Careers Site. To apply, you must hold the right to work in New Zealand or be eligible to obtain it – click here to find out more about work visa eligibility and options. Applications close at midnight 9 May 2024. If you have any questions about the role, please email ****** Whaia nga tuhononga ki MPI i konei – Follow MPI here Links to Facebook, MPI Careers, LinkedIn, Twitter
