Programme Lead - Biosecurity Compliance

Trc Elmo • Stratford, CT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Programme Lead – Biosecurity Compliance is responsible for managing the delivery of the Taranaki Regional Council’s biosecurity work programme. This includes providing leadership for field activities associated with the delivery of the Regional Biosecurity Strategy and the Regional Pest Management Plan for Taranaki under the Biosecurity Act 1993. The Programme Lead – Biosecurity Compliance will lead and coordinate the Biosecurity team, managing performance, setting clear expectations, and providing mentoring and development opportunities. They will also contribute to the strategic leadership and direction of the Biosecurity team and implementation of the Council's strategic and operational plans. In addition, the position leads and grows a team of 7 direct reports by providing vision and purpose, setting expectations and work programmes that are aligned with the Taranaki Regional Council’s strategic direction.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Biosecurity Management or a similar field
• At least five years’ experience in Biosecurity/Pest Management leadership role, preferably in local government environment.
• Proactive and effective leadership, motivational and supervisory skills
• Advanced knowledge of the Biosecurity Act 1993, biosecurity pathways and risks and of pest control and biosecurity surveillance techniques and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Managing the delivery of the Taranaki Regional Council’s biosecurity work programme.
• Providing leadership for field activities associated with the delivery of the Regional Biosecurity Strategy and the Regional Pest Management Plan for Taranaki under the Biosecurity Act 1993.
• Leading and coordinating the Biosecurity team, managing performance, setting clear expectations, and providing mentoring and development opportunities.
• Contributing to the strategic leadership and direction of the Biosecurity team and implementation of the Council's strategic and operational plans.
• Leading and growing a team of 7 direct reports by providing vision and purpose, setting expectations and work programmes that are aligned with the Taranaki Regional Council’s strategic direction.

Benefits

• Five weeks + one day annual leave entitlement
• Active social club
• Onsite gym
• Flexible working options
• Free car parking
• Training opportunities within each role
• Starting remuneration range for this role is $100,511 - $118,248 per annum (including KiwiSaver).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager