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Job Location drjobs

Stratford, TX - USA

Yearly Salary drjobs

$ 109147 - 128330

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Introduction

M mtou About us

Our people love working here because we are an enthusiastic team with a diverse range of skills and experience who are all rowing in the same direction. We are all passionate about making a positive difference for our community both now and for our future generations. What drives us is making Taranaki the best place in Aotearoa New Zealand to live play and do business!

Our main office is based right in the centre of the region right under our maunga (mountain) in Stratford. Living and working here means you have all the big city benefits along with a rural lifestyle and quick access to the sea and breathtaking country.

Whakatakanga & Whanonga pono Mission & Values

Our mission is to work for a thriving Taranaki by promoting the sustainable use development and protection of our natural and physical resources and advocating for the regions best interests.

We are committed to providing a service first approach to the public and regional community and in doing so aim to continue to better the quality of our performance while working safely sustaining effective communication and teamwork having the initiative and right to make mistakes holding accountability for improvement being resultsdriven and holding high job satisfaction.

Watch the video to find out more about Taranaki Regional Councils kaupapa culture and the impact of our mahi.



Description

M te tnga About the role

Leading a team of dedicated scientists at Taranaki Regional Council the Team Leader Land & Waterwill be instrumental in the coordination and delivery of the delivery of state of environment monitoring and reporting programmes and science research and investigations.

Managing various activities across the team including:

Supervising day to day management of land and soils water quantity and water quality state of environment monitoring and reporting programmes
Mentoring and developing scientists to ensure the timely delivery of technically robust and comprehensive science and research
Managing scientist workloads and identifying applicable training and development needs
Engaging with iwi/hap the science community and a range of internal and external stakeholders to drive improvement in environmental monitoring and reporting
Providing technical advice that aligns with best practice and based on sound knowledge of science methods and approaches to support the development and implementation of relevant policy and legislation
Interpreting and effectively communicating complex science to a range of audiences

As team leader you are responsible for building capability setting clear expectations and providing mentoring and development opportunities. Of course there will also be guidance and support from other team leaders Manager Science & Technology and the Director Environment Quality.

This position is fixed term for a period of 12 months.


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.

And Experiences

Mu About you

You will bring professionalism and versatility to the team creating an environment where people are supported and feel proud about the work they do. We like to set people up for success so youll be a leading applicant if you also have:

Proven experience in people management with the desire and enthusiasm to build a positive team culture
Demonstrable experience in land and water science monitoring and reporting and research and investigations preferably in a local government environment
Resourcefulness and resilience with exceptional communication and cultural intelligence skills
High level of professional and technical knowledge of environmental monitoring techniques data analysis and technical report writing
An ability to interface between science and policy and communicate complex science and information effectively to a range of audiences
An appreciation and understanding of Mori cultural and spiritual values
Ability to think strategically and take an organisationwide perspective
A strong understanding of the Resource Management Act 1991 national policy statements regulations and standards and other relevant legislation
A postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline or relevant experience.

Whats on offer

Taranaki Regional Council is a fantastic place to work! We have a great culture.

Five weeks one day annual leave entitlement
Active social club
Onsite gym
Flexible working options
Free car parking
Training opportunities within each role

However the best part is working alongside fantastic people who are truly dedicated to the Taranaki region.

The starting remuneration range for this role is $109147 $128330 per annum (including KiwiSaver).

Interested Heres How to Apply

Click on the apply button fill out your application form and add your CV and cover letter.

Dont meet every single requirement Taranaki Regional Council is dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace based on different experiences world views and a desire to learn. So if youre excited about this role but dont meet the criteria perfectly we encourage you to reach out anyway. You might be just who were looking for.

Applications close Monday 28 April 2025 however we reserve the right to close this vacancy when we have received sufficient suitable applications. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

To apply for this job you must have the legal right to be able to work in New Zealand as we are currently not accredited to support applicants via the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV).



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