Position: Ecological Restoration Coordinator

Report to: The General Manager, The Whau River Catchment Trust

Primary Responsibilities: Working with The Whau River Catchment Trust Team to lead physical works in ecological restoration. To work with community groups to educate and raise awareness around environmental issues through Action Learning.

Tenure: Fixed Term Contract for 20hrs/wk.

This is currently a 20hr position with the possibility of becoming a full time position as Ecological Restoration Coordinator

Do you have a personal commitment connecting people with the environment?

If so, we invite you to submit an application for the role of Ecological Restoration Coordinator at The Whau River Catchment Trust, a charitable community based organisation. The Whau River Catchment Trust (WRCT) is the principal environmental umbrella organisation for the Whau River Catchment. The WRCT are working together for healthier streams and river through community participation and kaitiakitanga.

The role is a combination of restoration management of freshwater riparian streams, tidal saline river estuary environments and coastal restoration/rehabilitation involving community events operating within the Whau River Catchment.

We a looking for a self-managing people person who can work with a range of individuals and groups from the community and who is able to engage, inform and build awareness around our river and streams. Through this role you will influence behaviours that contribute to improvement in the long term health of our local water-ways and the environment in general.

You will have a broad range of skills including a sound understanding of current best practice in waterway restoration, planning and delivery, (including riparian ecology both native fauna and flora, native plant selection and the growing of native plants); a proven track record in safe and effective agrichemical handling and application; an understanding of current health and safety legislation requirements; effective relationship building skills; planning and prioritisation skills and the ability to work cross-culturally and in ways that are appropriate to diverse communities. An understanding of current Environmental Education and Citizen Science practices would be an advantage.

A relevant tertiary qualification is preferred; as well as other industry standard qualifications (Growsafe) and a current First Aid certificate. You will have a sound understanding of the bi-cultural foundation of Aotearoa and the ability to work in an inclusive, collaborative way which honours Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

This is initially a Fixed Term position negotiable for 20hrs/week. Some weekend work is required.

How to Apply
Send application including a one page cover letter to the General Manger mailto:gilbert@whauriver.org.nz