• Job Description

  Req#: 23468

  • Provide expertise in relation to urban forest management
  • Opportunity for an Urban Forest Specialist
  • Enjoy the benefits of working in a flexible and supportive environment
  
  He angitūtanga: The opportunity
  

  As part of the Parks & Community Facilities Department, you’ll be working with a diverse team of subject matter experts who are passionate about delivering tangible results for the local community and future generations. As kaitiaki (guardian) of Auckland Council parks and facilities, we play a vital role in promoting the wellbeing of our communities while also delivering strategically significant programmes.

  You’ll be joining the Urban Forest team, as part of the wider Regional Arboriculture and Ecological team, and essentially be functioning as a tree asset manager. You’ll promote and advocate for the importance and benefits of the urban forest, and participate in the strategic planning inputs around arboriculture and green infrastructure provisions. Your role will also include:
  

  • Processing of Tree Owner Approval applications within your allocated local boards
  • Acting as the tree owner in your allocated local boards
  • Responding to inquiries from members of public and stakeholders relating to trees
  • Attendance of pre-application meetings
  • Recording of data in Auckland Council systems
  • Tree planting location selection

  He kōrero mōu: About you
  

  Passionate about arboriculture, green infrastructure and the environment, you’ll be well versed in tree identification, biology, physiology and visual tree assessment.

  A competitive advantage, we are looking for people who possess and hold fast to the values of mātauranga (knowledge) Māori and manaakitanga (protection) for the ngāhere (forest) and are willing and able to work towards strengthening the whanaungatanga (relationships) between Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau and Mana Whenua.

  Your field of study may have been natural resource management, forestry/urban forestry, green infrastructure, arboriculture, ecology, environmental science or similar, and your experience within a relevant field will also come with high standard of oral and written communication. A basic understanding of te reo Māori or willingness to learn would also be advantageous.
  

  You’ll be a natural at managing stakeholder relationships, and have the ability to build and maintain relationships collaboratively.
  

  Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
  

  Auckland Council is one of the largest local authorities in the South Pacific providing essential services and facilities to the communities of Tāmaki Makaurau. We are committed to environmental action and green growth, and are committed to honouring te Tiriti o Waitangi. We value te ao Māori, and support and encourage your participation in initiatives to embed te ao Māori into the way we do things.
  
  Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.
  
  You’ll also have access to a range of fantastic Auckland Council benefits, including discounted Leisure Centre membership and a range of other partnership discounts.

  Please apply by cover letter (telling us why you are interested in and right for this opportunity) along with your CV.
  
  To view a copy of the Position Description, please click here.
  
  You will be required to have a valid NZ driver's licence due to the nature of the position where you will be required at times to travel to various sites.

  Applications close 12th January 2024

  
  Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.

  Employees in receipt of salary protection and/or on the predecessor Council terms and conditions of employment, please note that the salary protection and/or predecessor Council terms and conditions, including relocation, apply to your current position. Should you change to a new position (other than any secondment) you will be issued with a new employment letter of offer with current Auckland Council terms and conditions.

  Auckland Council strongly encourages our employees to be fully vaccinated.

• About the company

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