Team Leader Integrated Catchment Management
At the Otago Regional Council (ORC), our mission is protecting, connecting and enhancing Otago's environment, now and for the future - Mou, moku, mo tatou, For you, for me, for us. To be sure we can deliver on our responsibilities, we are evolving as an organisation, and we're not overstating when we say we have some really big targets to reach. We need the right people, in the right roles, to help us to get there.
We think Otago's a pretty special place. It covers a vast area - the third largest local government region in New Zealand. Those who call Otago home enjoy access to mountains, coastal lowlands, dramatic rivers, and wild beaches. Our environment here is part of who we are, and at ORC, we work each day to look after it.
The Opportunity
Our Environmental Implementation team at the Otago Regional Council is looking for a Team Leader Integrated Catchment Management to join the team on full-time basis (37.5 hrs per week) in our busy Dunedin office.
The purpose of this role is delivering the Integrated Catchment Management (ICM) work programme. This includes developing the strategic and operational direction for the ICM programme within the Environmental Implementation Team at the Otago Regional Council (ORC).
As a Team Leader Integrated Catchment Management, you will be responsible for:
Coaching, mentoring, supporting and enabling staff to achieve agreed outcomes, and grow and develop in their roles
Working actively across ORC to inform the ICM work programme and Catchment Action Plans priorities, scope and on the ground delivery of actions
Supporting the Manager Environmental Implementation in fostering iwi partnerships and runaka engagement
Contributing to the Environmental Implementation leadership group, supporting a culture of staff enablement, collaboration and excellence
Contributing to the development of functional strategy to support the Environmental Implementation team connection to strategy work
If you are keen to lead a team and having an impact on the environment of Otago, this is the role for you!
About You
Our ideal candidate will have:
A tertiary qualification in any of the following or related fields; Environmental Management, Resource planning, Catchment studies and Geography
A Full NZ Drivers licence
A minimum of 10 years' experience in roles related to environmental management and catchment planning with relevant experience in biodiversity or ecosystem restoration
A minimum of 5 years' experience leading a team with diverse functions
Advanced understanding of integrated catchment management
Excellent analytical, quantitative and presentation skills
What we offer
We recognise and celebrate diversity within Team ORC and are committed to providing a work environment that supports inclusion and equal opportunities. We actively encourage applications from anyone who will live our values of MANA- We influence with respect and integrity, TIKA- We do the right thing and do things right and AROHA- We show that that we care, alongside us, regardless of their background.
To support our diverse and capable team, we're pleased to offer enhanced benefits such as:
Flexible work opportunities
Life Insurance
Superannuation
Competitive remuneration packages
How to Apply
If you meet the above criteria, we welcome your application including your CV and cover letter outlining why you are the person for this role via the Apply button.
Please note: We don't always work to fixed closing dates and may start considering and interviewing candidates as their applications are received so we encourage you to apply early.
All candidates require the right to work in New Zealand.
For further information, please contact human.resources@orc.govt.nz
Reference # 8989
Posted on 20 May 2025
Closes on 10 Jun 2025 23:59
Location(s) Dunedin
Expertise Biosecurity and Biodiversity, Community Engagement and Education, Environmental Policy and Planning, Leadership, Environmental Science
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