Land Management Officer - Hill Country

Trc Elmo • Stratford, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Land Management Officer - Hill Country role will work with our hill country farmers to promote sustainable land management and is part of the wider Land Services team responsible for implementing the Council’s sustainable land management programmes. Advisory and extension services are provided to land users on an individual property basis, without charge, and our innovative, well-resourced and widely-accepted environmental enhancement programmes are in strong demand. This role sits within the Hill Country team, and you will receive support from the Hill Country Team Leader and the wider Land Management section.

Requirements

• Studied in a relevant field such as natural resource management, forestry, soil conservation, agriculture or a similar field.
• Enjoy sharing knowledge to influence positive outcomes for our environment.
• Superb communicator.
• Versatile and resourceful in any task or project.
• Ability to foster community and individual land user understanding of the need to use land resources in a sustainable manner.
• Sound practical knowledge of rural activities that will enable you to develop a rapport with land users.
• Solid organisational skills where you enjoy prioritising your work and planning ahead.
• Good health and physical fitness as your work is conducted in all weather and on remote, steep terrain.
• Ability or an aptitude to use All Terrain Vehicle (quad bike) or Light Utility Vehicle (side-by-side) on-farm.
• Strong digital ability with a good level of competency in various technology suites, including Microsoft and GIS.
• An understanding of the Resource Management Act 1991 and/or National Policy Statement for Freshwater 2020.

Responsibilities

• Promote sustainable land management with hill country farmers.
• Implement the Council’s sustainable land management programmes.
• Provide advisory and extension services to land users on an individual property basis.
• Work with innovative, well-resourced and widely-accepted environmental enhancement programmes.

Benefits

• Five weeks + one day annual leave entitlement
• Active social club
• Onsite gym
• Flexible working options
• Free car parking
• Training opportunities within each role
• Working alongside fantastic people who are truly dedicated to the Taranaki region.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree