Pest Animal Team Supervisor (Regional Response)
The role
We are currently seeking a motivated and customer focused individual to join the Animal Pests Team of the Catchment Operations Group as a Regional Response Supervisor. This is a permanent, full time role. While our preference is for the position to be based at our Marton Offices, we are also open to considering the role being based out of our Kairanga Offices.
You will primarily be involved in the Animal Pests Team’s planning and delivery of vertebrate pest control across the Horowhenua and Manawatu districts and responsible for the day-to-day supervision and training of field staff. You will provide reporting, quality control, collection and storage of operational data. You will have direct industry experience in pest animal control and have exceptional communication, relationship management and time management skills. Skills and experience in operating relevant machinery, in particular Quad operation is essential.
Why join us?
When you join us, you can look forward to a rewarding career full of opportunities to develop 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.
About you
The role requires the successful applicant to manage customer expectation, project leadership and provide technical advice and support. You will also be required to liaise with, respond to and manage a variety of internal and external customers. Your positive and friendly attitude will be what makes you stand out. Being familiar with Horizons’ major work programmes and having knowledge of Local Government processes and procedures would be beneficial.
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.
Applications close at 5pm on Sunday 27th July 2025
Horizons are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to ensuring we have a diverse and inclusive workplace so our people reflect the diversity of our region.
