Rivers Delivery Advisor
Environment Canterbury
Date: 8 hours ago
City: Christchurch, Canterbury
Contract type: Full time
Job Type: Fixed Term | Full Time
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Job Category: Engineering,Environmental Services
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:
In this role you’ll be working with a range of people, external stakeholders and internal project teams, to deliver the best outcomes for our community. You’ll be supporting the delivery of various projects within the Rivers team, getting involved in communications and engagement activities, and assisting staff with various administrative tasks. No two days will truly be the same and the right candidate will test their multi-tasking and organisational skills while championing clear and effective communication with stakeholders across the board.
Other Things This Role Does
Mōu │ About You
Ideally, you’ll have a tertiary qualification in project management/business/management or associated disciplines alongside over three years of practical experience in project delivery, budget and risk management, administrative support, and a strong interest in working with Canterbury rivers.
You’ll be great at prioritising your workload, efficiently delivering outputs, and able to apply best practice project and systems management to your work.
Mātau ā-Wheako | Experience
Previous experience supporting delivery of complex programmes of work with construction and consenting elements would be an advantage.
We can teach you how we do things at Environment Canterbury, what’s important is:
Our Mahi Is Underpinned By Our Values
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 Anna Ivanova on 022 679 1183.
Applications close on Sunday, 13 July. 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.
Hours of work – Permanent full-time position - From time to time, as required, the role may require work outside of normal work hours for emergency and flood response and to represent Environment Canterbury at meetings and events with partners, other agencies, and the community.
Location - This position is predominantly based at 200 Tuam Street, Christchurch
Salary - The indictive salary range for role is $76,000 to $90,000 per annum depending on skills and experience. The specific salary will be discussed at interview stage.
Me mahi tahi tātou - Together we can
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Job Category: Engineering,Environmental Services
- Work with iconic Waitaha/Canterbury braided rivers
- Make good decisions today for tomorrow
- 3-year fixed-term role (parental cover) | Flexible working options
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
In this role you’ll be working with a range of people, external stakeholders and internal project teams, to deliver the best outcomes for our community. You’ll be supporting the delivery of various projects within the Rivers team, getting involved in communications and engagement activities, and assisting staff with various administrative tasks. No two days will truly be the same and the right candidate will test their multi-tasking and organisational skills while championing clear and effective communication with stakeholders across the board.
Other Things This Role Does
- project coordination and reporting
- financial tracking and risk management
- information collation
- content creation
- helping others stay organised
Mōu │ About You
Ideally, you’ll have a tertiary qualification in project management/business/management or associated disciplines alongside over three years of practical experience in project delivery, budget and risk management, administrative support, and a strong interest in working with Canterbury rivers.
You’ll be great at prioritising your workload, efficiently delivering outputs, and able to apply best practice project and systems management to your work.
Mātau ā-Wheako | Experience
Previous experience supporting delivery of complex programmes of work with construction and consenting elements would be an advantage.
We can teach you how we do things at Environment Canterbury, what’s important is:
- Your strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
- A ‘can-do’ positive attitude and ability to learn as you go
- Your immaculate attention to detail
- Your willingness to show initiative
- Your agile mindset to deliver tasks on time and to a high level of quality
- Your desire and ability to apply mātauranga Māori and te ao Māori principles into your work and nurture mana whenua relationships
Our Mahi Is Underpinned By Our Values
- Kaitiakitanga (stewardship)
- Pononga (integrity)
- Manaakitanga (people first)
- Whanaungatanga (collaboration)
- Māiatanga (can do)
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 Anna Ivanova on 022 679 1183.
Applications close on Sunday, 13 July. 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.
Hours of work – Permanent full-time position - From time to time, as required, the role may require work outside of normal work hours for emergency and flood response and to represent Environment Canterbury at meetings and events with partners, other agencies, and the community.
Location - This position is predominantly based at 200 Tuam Street, Christchurch
Salary - The indictive salary range for role is $76,000 to $90,000 per annum depending on skills and experience. The specific salary will be discussed at interview stage.
Me mahi tahi tātou - Together we can
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