Are you passionate about keeping Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana, its waters and islands, their flora, fauna, and natural resources pristine and healthy? If you have an interest in talking about our marine and terrestrial environment, biosecurity or conservation, then this will be the role for you! We are seeking an outgoing, supportive and reliable individual who wants to protect this beautiful backyard while providing support to a team of Biosecurity Champions. This is the perfect opportunity to take on exciting temporary summer work and kick-start your new year with a passion.
The role:
Serious biosecurity issues, including plant diseases, rodents and marine pests, to name a few, are affecting our Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana and Islands, and we want you to coordinate a group of champions who will educate the public to prevent further harm.
The Biosecurity Champions Coordinator together with the Biosecurity Champions engage with recreational boat owners, boat users and ferry passengers in an education and advocacy role by speaking to people about the importance of preventing the spread of pests and diseases and how this can occur. You will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing the champions’ daily tasks, rosters, handout materials, performance, and coordinate a specifically designed outreach trailer to various sites throughout the summer. The coordinator will raise awareness of marine and terrestrial pests, the pest free status of many of our islands, the potential threats to them, and the importance of checking and cleaning marine (and terrestrial) gear before heading out. You must also be comfortable and confident approaching and talking to people, working outdoors and in a variety of locations. Reliable transport is a must. Training will be provided.
Start date: The assignment runs from 2nd December 2024 to 27th April 2025.
Hours: Full time, usually 30 to 40 hours per week, hours dependent on weather conditions and the peak Summer season (6 to 8 hour workdays on Thursdays to Mondays, with Tuesdays and Wednesdays off).
Locations: Boat ramps and marinas including but not limited to: Algies Bay, Army Bay, Leigh, Martins Bay, Muharangi Bay, Omaha, Orewa, Sandspit, Warkworth, Wenderholm and possibly others. Relevant public events such as the two Auckland Boat shows. Auckland Council offices.
Pay: $35.28 per hour + 8% holiday pay accrued weekly
Key responsibilities:
... - Coordination and administration of champions rosters/schedules.
- Regular/daily checks to ensure all champions have checked in/out before and after all rostered shifts, particularly weekends and public holidays.
- Admin of health and safety, collateral and uniforms. For example, sending extra instructions where required, filing reports and ensuring all procedures are completed.
- Distribute supplies of collateral and other resources to key locations and Champions when required.
- Weekly reporting of metrics to Biosecurity Advisors.
- Supporting with event planning.
- Engaging with people in friendly, meaningful conversations, educating boaties and visitors boat ramps and marinas, and attending summer events and boat clubs.
- Encouraging best biosecurity practices, such as checking and cleaning shoes, bags, gear, vessels, boats and vehicles (please note that this is not an enforcement role).
The ideal candidate:
- Show a demonstrable interest in New Zealand's natural values, biosecurity and/or conservation issues, as well as the general marine environment.
- Has good administration and computer literacy skills – e.g. scheduling, programming, support with logistics, orders of supplies.
- Has a passion for caring for their team on the ground (empathetic and supportive).
- Be an organised and reliable team coordinator.
- Has good ‘People skills’ by being willing to engage strangers with confidence and in a positive manner.
- Know how to talk without jargon and be relatable to our audiences.
- Has strong communication and people skills and an interest in manaakitanga
- Use sound professional judgement where applicable to avoid conflict with the public.
- Can problem solve effectively and make key decisions in a timely manner.
- Has a clean driver’s licence and access to a reliable means of transport.
- Skill and confidence to drive a trailer is a bonus.
- Ability to pronounce and use basic te reo Māori is an advantage.
What we can offer:
- Experience in a coordination role with Auckland Council
- Training and support throughout the assignment
- Opportunity to develop your skills, knowledge and experience
If this role sounds like you then apply today via the “apply” button (cover letters are optional).
If you would like to discuss the role with us then feel free to reach out via email on temp@randstad.co.nz or call the team on 09 336 0360.
Please note: We will be screening applications as we receive them to move swiftly to interviews. We are aiming to complete all interviews by Friday 13th November, we may take the job advert down earlier.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
