Land Management Officer - Riparian

Trc Elmo•Stratford, CT

53d

About The Position

The Land Management Officer – Riparian role is responsible for implementing the Council’s riparian management programme and auditing the results. This role is focused on achieving change and getting results by convincing land owners to fence and plant land along the banks of watercourses and wetlands with the aim of protecting and improving water quality and biodiversity. Additionally, auditing riparian plans to ensure they comply with any new regulations will be a major component of the role. This requires a proactive, confident approach to building relationships and using your superior influencing skills to achieve annual fencing and planting targets while also ensuring compliance with Council policies. Further details on the role can be found below on the Position Description link, or for any other questions please contact our People and Wellness team on [email protected].

Requirements

Studied natural resource management, forestry, soil conservation, agriculture or a similar field
Enjoys sharing your knowledge to influence positive outcomes for our environment
Superb communicator
Versatile and resourceful in any task or project you are responsible for
The ability to foster community and individual land user understanding of the need to use land resources in a sustainable manner
A 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 often on tough terrain
A 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

Implementing the Council’s riparian management programme
Auditing the results of the riparian management programme
Convincing land owners to fence and plant land along the banks of watercourses and wetlands
Protecting and improving water quality and biodiversity
Auditing riparian plans to ensure they comply with any new regulations
Building relationships with landowners
Using influencing skills to achieve annual fencing and planting targets
Ensuring compliance with Council policies