Advisor Catchment

We are looking for a motivated and well organised advisor to join our high performing Ruamāhanga Catchment Team.

This is a fixed term role until the beginning of October 2027 based at our Masterton office (flexible working will be considered) with lots of opportunity to be out and about.

About the role

This role will support the Ruamāhanga Catchment Team with organisation and communication activities across a diverse and busy work programme. The team is focused on environmental enhancement, flood recovery and planning for the future around the South Wairarapa area.

You will have key responsibility for organising meetings for the Lower Ruamāhanga Advisory Group and supporting catchment groups in South Wairarapa. There will be opportunities to pick up work on events and other community interactions. Our team often plays a lead role in problem-solving and responding as things arise. You will act as our eyes and ears and help to identify new and emerging issues and opportunities within the catchment.

Skills and experience required

Ideally, you'll have existing connections and knowledge of relevant mana whenua, NGO and community activities in South Wairarapa but this is not essential.

You'll be able to show us examples of your relationships, organisation and engagement experience. The ideal candidate is someone with experience supporting community groups, volunteers and/or committees.

To be successful in this role you will need strong people skills. You will need to show creativity and persistence while working alongside a range of internal and external stakeholders.

What we offer

• Work to suit your life and whānau with our flexible working policy.
• We'll encourage you to grow and prosper with a range of learning and development opportunities, internal secondments and career progression.
• Your wellbeing is our priority - we'll provide medical and trauma insurance (or an allowance to cover this if on a short, fixed term), support through our employee assistance programme, including Rongoā Māori partner providers, generous annual leave along with Tangihanga leave and support.
• We want you to have a sense of belonging, where you can reflect your personal and cultural identity in the way that you work.
• Social clubs, staff networks and a friendly and inclusive culture.
• Great working environments across our beautiful region.

Come help treasure and grow our rohe together

Our rohe and its lands, waterways, animals, plants and people can only grow stronger if they are nurtured.

To join our team is to step up and commit to playing an active part in this important mahi. That means restoring nature, connecting people and places, reducing environmental impacts and helping this rohe and its people prosper.

We are part of a collective movement alongside mana whenua and community members whose hopes for the future of this region are just as high as your own.

Our efforts across environmental management, public transport, flood protection, regional parks and water supply are interconnected and integral to treasuring our rohe and growing our future.

How to apply

Greater Wellington is proud to be a member of Te Uru Tāngata Centre for Workplace Inclusion. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive, flexible, and supportive workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and welcome the unique talent and experience you will bring to our team.

We are passionate about ensuring our recruitment processes are fair and equitable. Please let us know if you have any accessibility needs or adjustments that need to be made so we can offer a recruitment process that is more accessible to you.

Click on the Apply link to view the job description and to apply for the role with a cover letter and CV.

For further information, please contact Pete Huggins on 021 891 836 or email ***email_hidden***

Applications close: 5.00pm, Sunday 22 November 2026 .

All applicants will be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in New Zealand.

The salary range for this position, inclusive of all benefits, is $74,724 to $112,086, with a midpoint of $93,405. Starting remuneration will depend on the skills and experience of the successful applicant.