Land Management Advisor / Senior Land Management Advisor

• Flexibility and independence
• Engage with stakeholders, landowners and mana whenua
• Work in a great team focused on positive outcomes

Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha │ About Environment Canterbury

As a regional council, we are responsible for managing natural resources including air, soil, water and land. We work in partnership with mana whenua Ngāi Tahu to protect the health of our environment to ensure a sustainable and prosperous future for our region.  

The region’s evolving environmental and political context means we will continue to be agile and adaptive, as we respond to regulatory and environmental changes.  

Our mahi (work) is organised around the delivery of our three core services:  

• Environmental Regulation and Protection 

• Community Preparedness and Response to Hazards 

• Public Transport  

Kōrero mō te Tūranga | About the Role

Based in either Twizel or Timaru, and reporting to Water and Land Team Leader South, you’ll join a dedicated and hardworking team to:

• Work with the community, landowners and iwi on projects that support sustainable land management
• Promote strategies that improve water quality and soil conservation
• Develop and lead Environmental programmes in a cross organisational manner that build capacity and capability both internally and externally
• Provide timely and accurate advice to the community and other stakeholders
• Support local community groups and volunteers to protect local eco systems important to them

The role is not one that will have you stuck behind a desk all day as there’s plenty of field-based regional travel to provide you with variety and maximum job interest. 

Mōu │ About You

We can teach you how we do things here at Environment Canterbury, but what’s important is that you’re a self-starter with a willingness to learn. You’ll be someone who connects easily with the farming community, customers, members of your team, and key stakeholders.  You’ll be a natural collaborator, drawing people together, listening to their issues, and building trust, whilst influencing their view on improving environmental management.  

You will offer experience in the agricultural or support industries or knowledge of farm systems and land management practices and be able to translate research or academic knowledge with a practical application.  Your sound knowledge of good management practices, nutrient management, and Overseer expertise will be an advantage.  This role is a blend of field work and office, so you’ll be confident and fit to navigate farms, hill slopes and waterways.

Mātau ā-Wheako | Experience  

Ideally, you’ll have relevant work experience in this field, and/or a tertiary degree in a resource management or agriculture related field.

• Experience in a role related to farming, resource management and sustainability management
• A strong customer service delivery
• Experience in working with primary industry sector groups and farmers one on one
• Demonstrated facilitation skills in addressing multiple stakeholders with multiple issues in complex situations
• Proven ability to understand and communicate good management practice for a variety of farm types
• Experience of working in a collaborative and proactive manner

If you only have some of the experience required but have a can-do attitude, please put your application forward. 

Applicants with extensive relevant experience may be considered for a Senior Land Management Advisor role.

Ngā hua o te Mahi i te Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha | Working at Environment Canterbury  

Our mahi is underpinned by our values:

• Kaitiakitanga (stewardship)
• Pononga (integrity)
• Manaakitanga (people first)
• Whanaungatanga (collaboration)
• Māiatanga (can do)

We understand and embrace a diverse workforce; this diversity will enable us to better serve our people, our community, and our greatest taonga, the environment. We value everyone’s contribution, diverse thinking, and skills.

We're on a journey to become a treaty partner of excellence, including incorporating te ao Māori into our work. We offer supportive opportunities to develop capability in this area and encourage our people to use kaupapa Māori, mātauranga Māori, and te reo Māori in our daily work. We welcome you with an open heart & mind, wherever you are on your personal te ao Māori journey.

Ko ētahi atu kōrero | Additional Information  

For a confidential chat about this role, please contact Nikki Jenkins on 027 208 7073.

Applications close on Sunday, 5 April. We encourage you to apply early, as we will be reviewing applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close the advertising early.  

Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role. 

Me mahi tahi tātou - Together we can