Catchment Facilitator (Freshwater)
The role
Horizons Regional Council is offering an opportunity for someone to facilitate a collective approach across the region, and coordinate effort within Horizons and the wider rural industry, for the delivery of Freshwater Farm Plans.
The Catchment Facilitator (Freshwater) is a two-year fixed term role formed to strengthen capacity and capability to deliver on the governments Essential Freshwater Reforms. We are looking for a positive individual who excels at building effective relationships, possesses a keen eye for identifying catchment management issues and opportunities, as well as being well organised and able to bring people together to achieve results.
You'll be joining a friendly team of like-minded people who work hard to deliver great results for the business. Horizons has a culture which supports health and wellbeing and the growth and development of our people. Horizons also offers great benefits and flexibility to all staff members, and getting a day off every year on your birthday. If you have the relevant skills, knowledge and experience we'd love to hear from you!
About you
We are looking for both a self-managing technical expert and a great communicator with the ability to relate to a wide range of people including catchment and community groups, iwi and hapū, central government agencies and other Horizons staff. This role will involve project management and delivery, facilitating meetings, presenting and report writing.
You will have a good understanding of legislative and policy requirements for freshwater management and freshwater farm plans and understanding of New Zealand farming systems.
About us
The Horizons region extends over 22,200km2 – from Ruapehu in the north and Horowhenua in the south, to Whanganui in the west and Tararua in the east. We work with and for our community in the use and protection of our environment, managing our precious resources of land, air and water; as well as public transport and a key role in emergency management. At Horizons Regional Council we work to make our region a healthy environment where people are thriving, including our staff.
Why join Horizons?
When you join us, you can look forward to a rewarding career full of opportunities to develop in a positive and supportive work environment. We do this through:
- Positive focus on employee health, wellness and wellbeing initiatives across the organisation including your birthday off, wellness day, life insurance for all permanent staff and 5 weeks leave after 2 years of service
- Flexible family friendly work environment
- Ongoing development and opportunities across the organisation to grow, specialise or diversify your skills.
- Working together for a better environment across our region
- A supportive and social work environment across the organisation
