Advisor Biodiversity - Ref:529

Full Time - Permanent

About the role

Do you want to make a tangible impact to preserving our community’s rich biodiversity? Are you skilled in crafting solutions to safeguard and nurture our diverse ecosystem? This is the role for you!

Take the lead in enhancing biodiversity across our stunning parks and open spaces. You’ll drive impactful community projects, collaborate with passionate community stakeholders, and work alongside experts to achieve remarkable biodiversity outcomes on our beautiful Kāpiti Coast.

The role will have a primary focus on:

• the management and improvement of biodiversity services on Council owned or administered parks and open spaces;
• the development, delivery and support of districtwide biodiversity activities and projects as well as provide subject matter advice to Council and the community;  
• support to community stakeholder and volunteer interest groups that contribute to successful project and programme outcomes as they relate to biodiversity; and  
• work to achieve positive biodiversity and wider ecological outcomes by working with the Advisor/Senior Advisor Biosecurity on biodiversity projects as required..

We believe in the potential of diverse experiences and backgrounds. If you don’t meet every single requirement OR exceed all the requirements… but are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role!

 

Skills and Experience

• Hold a relevant qualification (i.e. Bachelor of Science in Ecology, Environmental Science, etc) with at least three years of relevant experience.
• Proficient knowledge of ecological principles and processes and restoration ecology
• Experience managing planting projects, including but not limited to planning, procurement, logistics and maintenance
• Experience working on threatened species recovery
• Demonstrated to a high level a consistent track record in addressing biodiversity issues.
• Demonstrated success in working with the community, interest groups and landowners on projects.
• Ability to safely and effectively undertake tasks of a physical nature, ie: lifting, digging.
• Good working knowledge of relevant local and central government legislation, in particular, the Greater Wellington Regional Pest Management Plan, the Reserves Act 1977, the Wildlife Act 1953, the Resource Management Act 1991, and the Local Government Act 2002.
• Robust knowledge and experience working with the Health & Safety at Work Act 2015, particularly how it applies to contract management and work site safety.
• Effective interpersonal skills with a demonstrated commitment to customer service and willingness to and capability for working with a wide range of people within and outside the organisation.
• Demonstrated analytical skills which include problem solving, the ability to understand and to come to terms quickly with a very wide range of often complex material and the ability to identify relevant information and present it effectively and concisely in a presentation or written report.
• Demonstrated effective project management skills by having managed assigned projects and ensured on time and within budget delivery, while monitoring risks and providing updates to key stakeholders.
• Holder of a valid and current Full NZ Driver Licence. 

Please read the Job Description [PDF 201 KB].

 

About us

Beautiful beaches and a short journey to or from Wellington make the Kāpiti Coast a great place to live and work. Working for the Kāpiti Coast District Council means being part of a caring, dynamic and effective customer-focused team who makes a positive difference in the community we serve. To find out more about our vision and direction click on here.

Enquiries about this position should be directed to Andy McKay Team Leader, Environment & Ecological Services on 04 296 4700 or free phone 0800 486 486.

 

How to apply

The preferred candidate will be required to undergo the usual pre-employment checks, including drug and alcohol screening, criminal history, and credit checks. Please note you must be eligible to work in New Zealand.

Apply here.

*Before you apply, please ensure that you have the following documentation ready: your cover letter, CV, a copy of your work visa (if applicable) and Drivers Licence.

Closing 12.00pm on Monday 28 April 2025.