Site Builder – Environmental Monitoring Projects (Fixed Term)

Te whakapakari tahi i tō tātau Taiao – Enhancing our environment together.

Our vision is a healthy environment and a resilient and prosperous community.

About The opportunity | Ko te āheinga:

We are looking for two enthusiastic, hands on individuals. You will assist with the construction, and deployment of field equipment for Hydrological resilience projects. Good organisational skills, an ability to work in both a team or alone and an eye for detail are all required. We want people who use initiative, are committed to working in a safe manner, and an ability to effectively work to a scheduled programme.  You will need a positive work ethic, a can-do attitude, and have the physical ability, energy, and enthusiasm to get the job done.

The day-to-day role involves a range of field-based site constructions and maintenance work in locations throughout our Hawkes Bay region.  Work may also include, tree felling, weed spraying, track maintenance, fencing repairs and scrub baring. 

About you | E pā ana ki a koe:

You're the right person for this role if you have:

• Confidence working around water environments.
• You will have a broad range of practical construction/fabrication skills.
• Hold clean full car driver’s licence ideally with 4WD experience.
• Physical capability for fieldwork and willingness to travel throughout the region, including overnight stays as/when required.
• Ability to safely use both power & hand tools for site construction (mainly in timber) and experience with a chainsaw and scrub bar, fencing, and weed spraying would be an advantage.
• Have an aptitude for learning and continuous improvement.
• Able to plan and work unsupervised.
• Willingness to work as part of a team.
• Have good communication skills.
• Appreciation for Te Ao Māori perspectives and commitment to environmental protection.

The position offers variety of work. You will work alongside passionate environmental professionals who share your commitment to protecting our natural resources. The position is based in Napier and will end on 30 June 2026.

Join us in our mission to create a healthy environment and a resilient, prosperous community. If you are passionate about environmental protection and ready to take on an exciting technical role, we want to hear from you.

What we offer | Nga huanga mōu:

The salary range for this role is between $71,820 to $79,800 and will depend on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment. We recognise that collaborative and innovative organisations depend on having a workforce made up from a diverse range of perspectives and experiences. We're all about excellence, and we encourage open communication – if you need any specific support, just let us know! Our main goal is to empower each person to share their unique talents to contribute to the outcomes for our community. This commitment ensures that our workplace is a dynamic and progressive space where everyone can flourish.

HBRC is responsible for Civil Defence emergencies and as such, all staff may be called upon to support the response.

How to apply | I pēhea ki te whakauru:

Applications 19 January 2025, however we will be shortlisting and interviewing appropriate candidates as applications are received. If you are interested in this position, please do not wait to apply as we may close the ad earlier than advertised.

 To view the job description please visit our website here.

Please apply through Seek . If you require any further information please email recruitment@hbrc.govt.nz.

About us | E pā ki a mātou:

At Hawke’s Bay Regional Council our purpose is to work with our community to protect and manage the region’s precious taonga of rivers, lakes, soils, air, coast and biodiversity for health, wellbeing and connectivity. Our organisation is diverse and our work is varied. Our structure comprises of six key business units; Corporate Services, Integrated Catchment Management, Asset Management, Māori Partnerships, Policy & Regulation, and the Executive Advisory Group which also consists of the Civil Defence and Emergency Management.

We focus on prioritising:

Te kounga o te wai, te haumarutanga me te mārohirohi ā-āhuarangi o te whakamarutanga | Water quality, safety and climate-resilient security.  

Kia koi, kia toitū hoki te whakamahinga o te whenua | Climate-smart and sustainable land use. 

Kia ora, kia āhei, kia mārohirohi ā-āhuarangi hoki te rerenga rauropi | Healthy, functioning and climate-resilient biodiversity. 

Kia toitū, kia mārohirohi ā-āhuarangi hoki ngā ratonga me ngā hanganga ā-whare | Sustainable and climate-resilient services and infrastructure. 

20 December 2024

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