Introduction

Deliver inspiring youth and school-based sustainability programmes
Proud to partner with mana whenua Ngāi Tahu
Flexible, people-first workplace that values your growth

Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha │ About Environment Canterbury

As a regional council, we are responsible for managing natural resources including air, soil, water and land. We work in partnership with mana whenua Ngāi Tahu to protect the health of our environment to ensure a sustainable and prosperous future for our region.

The region’s evolving environmental and political context means we will continue to be agile and adaptive, as we respond to regulatory and environmental changes.

Our mahi (work) is organised around the delivery of our three core services:

Environmental Regulation and Protection
Community Preparedness and Response to Hazards
Public Transport

Council plays an important role in responding to national legislation and policy changes – this mahi is part of our operating environment and is embedded in our everyday mahi. The current proposals from central government are significant, and Council is working through the opportunities and implications. However, our mahi must continue to deliver our three core services for our partners, communities and te taiao (environment).

Kōrero mō te Tūranga | About the Role

You’ll be joining our Youth Engagement, Education, and Enviroschools Team. A significant part of this role is facilitating the network of Enviroschools in Mid and South Canterbury. You’ll support schools on their sustainability journey by guiding, motivating, and advising teachers and students as they take next steps towards creating sustainable, resilient, and thriving school communities. You’ll also contribute to the wider Enviroschools network and vision, in partnership with Toimata Foundation.

Alongside this, the role also involves:

Youth education – delivering programmes as required that connect tamariki and rangatahi with Environment Canterbury’s mahi and supporting teachers and school leaders with professional development.
Youth engagement – championing youth voice by creating opportunities for young people to participate in regional initiatives and decision-making, and by sharing their perspectives.

This is a part-time role, 24 hours per week, and is based in South Canterbury.

For more information on this role, please refer to the job description at the bottom of the advert.

Mōu │ About You

This role will support kaiako, school leaders, and community partners to strengthen their practice and empower tamariki and rangatahi. You’ll be confident leading professional development, building strong relationships, and creating the conditions for others to thrive. With an inclusive, collaborative style, you bring people together, ease the load for teachers, and help amplify youth voices.

Your connection to the Enviroschools' kaupapa and Education for Sustainability will be evident in your mahi. As a reflective, creative practitioner, you are open to learning and committed to modelling the change we hope to see.

Mātau ā-Wheako | Experience

You’ll be tertiary qualified in a relevant field, and ideally bring:

Confidence facilitating adult learning and professional development
Experience working with teachers and/or delivering education within a school setting (teacher training is desirable)
Skills in engaging and empowering young people, in and beyond the classroom
Knowledge in environmental sustainability, Te Ao Māori, and the natural world
Strong organisational skills including event management, administration, and digital tools
The ability to work independently while contributing to a supportive local and national team

Your commitment to understanding and honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and championing matauranga Māori will be highly valued.

Ngā hua o te Mahi i te Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha | Working at Environment Canterbury

Our mahi is underpinned by our values:

Kaitiakitanga (stewardship)
Pononga (integrity)
Manaakitanga (people first)
Whanaungatanga (collaboration)
Māiatanga (can do)

We understand and embrace a diverse workforce; this diversity will enable us to better serve our people, our community, and our greatest taonga, the environment. We value everyone’s contribution, diverse thinking, and skills.

We're on a journey to become a treaty partner of excellence, including incorporating te ao Māori into our work. We offer supportive opportunities to develop capability in this area and encourage our people to use kaupapa Māori, mātauranga Māori, and te reo Māori in our daily work. We welcome you with an open heart & mind, wherever you are on your personal te ao Māori journey.

Ko ētahi atu kōrero | Additional Information

For a confidential chat about this role, please contact Zoe Watson on 027 200 8894.

Applications close on Friday 30 October. Applications will be reviewed as we receive them, and interviews may take place before the close date. We reserve the right to close advertising early.

Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks, and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role.

We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but don't meet every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

Me mahi tahi tātou - Together we can

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Youth Engagement, Education and Enviroschool Advisor jobs

Youth Engagement, Education and Enviroschool Advisor