The Conservation Officer is responsible for leading teams of volunteers in the field on practical conservation activities such as native planting, weed control and litter clean up events. To be successful in this role, you will have well-developed communication and interpersonal skills coupled with demonstrated time management and problem-solving skills. You will also have an interest and knowledge of practical conservation activities such as plant identification and weed control.

Job Type: Casual

Location: Wellington

Hours: Variable

Pay Rate: $26/hr plus 8% loading

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• The ability to seek out and inspire people to volunteer, and to encourage their commitment to Conservation Volunteers

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills across verbal, written and public presentations

• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

• Demonstrated capacity for providing good customer service

• Full Drivers Licence

• Defensive Driving certificate obtained within the last five years

• Current Provide First Aid certificate or approved equivalent

• Occupational Health and Safety Level 3

• Ministry of Justice Check or Working with Vulnerable People Check

The above qualifications are required before leading teams. Assistance is available for gaining OH&S Level 3 and Police checks.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• Knowledge and experience in practical conservation

If this opportunity excites you, a full position description is available from our website:-

https://conservationvolunteers.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2022-NZ-PD-Conservation-Officer-Casual-1.pdf

Applications including resume and responses to Key Selection Criteria are to be submitted via the application form on CVNZ’s website:-

https://conservationvolunteers.co.nz/portfolio/were-hiring-casual-conservation-officer-wellington-4/

Applications close on Sunday 14 July 2024

Enquiries can be directed to the HR Coordinator by email hr@cva.org.au.

CVNZ is a Child Safe Organisation and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Casual Conservation Officer, Wellington