Biodiversity Projects Coordinator

Te Whare Wānango o Waitaha | Facilities Management

Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

• Full-time at 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
• Continuing (i.e. permanent) position

Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā!

Nāia te pōwhiri nā Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha kia tono mai i te tūranga nei.

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With

The UC Sustainability Office is an on-campus hub for individuals and groups interested in how they can create positive change and promote sustainable practices within the University of Canterbury and wider community.

The Sustainability Office organizes events, communicates pathways for change, promotes sustainability and supports a network of individuals and working groups across campus and wider community. We are a resource for staff, students and the wider community who want to connect with sustainable-minded others and create change in their own lives and spaces.

For more information about the Sustainability Office and our team, please visit our website .

Āu Mahi | What You Will Do

As the Biodiversity Projects Coordinator you will facilitate and support the planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting and review of agreed elements of the University's Biodiversity Plans.

You will coordinate biodiversity monitoring at the University and hands-on biodiversity project implementation. You will work with top University biodiversity experts to develop practical plans.

Mōu | Who You Are

You hold a Bachelor's Degree, a scientific background, and have sound knowledge of and passion for biodiversity issues and biodiversity projects.

As you will work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, it's important that you can build productive and positive working relationships. You should be a clear communicator and be able to effectively manage your time.

Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC
Tangata Tū, Tangata Ora - Engaged, Empowered, Making a Difference.

Our values are manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha and these uara (values) guide our decisions and behaviour. Our values provide a roadmap for how we do things, affirming our commitment to the oranga (health, safety and wellbeing) of our students through mana-enhancing pastoral care and support. Ngā Uara (our values) challenge and inspire us to be the best we can be. They make UC a great place to work and study. For more on our Ngā Uara | Our Values visit https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/about/values/

We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.

We offer a range of fantastic benefits including flexible work practices, study opportunities and generous superannuation and leave provisions. For more information, please visit us: https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/joinus/benefits/

For more information about Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury, please visit www.canterbury.ac.nz

The closing date for this position is: 4th December 2022 (midnight, NZ time)
Please note, applications may be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date.

Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply
Applications for this position must be submitted on our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume.

Please note, we do not accept applications by email, however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process, please forward these to [email protected]

You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency to be considered for this role. If you hold a valid work visa and are physically present in New Zealand then you may also be considered.

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Matt Morris, Sustainability Manager ([email protected] ).

Job Details

Reference #	12589
Posted on	21 Nov 2022
Closes on	04 Dec 2022 23:55
Location(s)	Christchurch
Expertise	Administration, Communications, Consulting & Strategy, Project Management
Job level(s)	Experienced
Work type(s)	Continuing (Permanent) full-time
More details (document)	Biodiversity Projects Coordinator PD 2022.pdf
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