Location: Rotorua
Contract: Permanent
Salary: $68,000 - $93,000

* Build and maintain strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
* Work in a regional role with a high level of autonomy, supported by a great team
* Your physical fitness ability will support you to thrive in this role

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role
Te Uru Rakāu's Forestry System directorate covers a wide range of policy and operational responsibilities, with a focus on supporting sustainable land management, use of our forestry resources and New Zealand's climate change responsibilities. The Indigenous Forestry Team operates across the length of the country - from kauri and tōtara forests in Northland to native beech forests in Southland - meeting some interesting characters along the way.
This role is responsible for implementing the provisions of the Forests Act relating to the sustainable use of privately owned indigenous forests from harvest through to export. This includes ensuring compliance with the regulations in their capacity as a warranted forestry officer. You will spend the majority of your day out in the field in this permanent Rotorua based role.
Mōu - About You
We are looking for someone with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships, who is capable and comfortable working autonomously or within a team. Being out in the elements won't faze you and you will be someone who thrives being out and about and on your feet.
Key requirements for this role are:

* Physically fit and willing to undertake overnight travel.
* Forest Management training or Resource Management or Ecology tertiary qualification and/or experience.
* Technical knowledge / background in ecology, with an understanding and knowledge of indigenous forest ecosystems preferred. Indigenous species and timber recognition is an advantage.
* Excellent written and analytical skills.

Desired skills include:

* A background in compliance/enforcement is highly desired.
* Understanding of the indigenous forestry sector in New Zealand, and the practice of sustainable forest management.
* Sound understanding of, and experience operating in, Government processes including Parliamentary processes.
* Knowledge of MPI business environment is highly desired.

About Te Uru Rākau - New Zealand Forest Service
Forestry is one of our country's most successful primary industries. Te Uru Rākau - New Zealand Forest Service a branch within the Ministry for Primary Industries, builds on this success to create a sustainable and innovative forestry sector that continues to grow and adapt. Join our dynamic and diverse Te Uru Rākau - New Zealand Forest Serviceteam who all share the common goal of improving the social, environmental and economic outcomes for New Zealand.
To find out more about the Ministry and what we do please click here
Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “APPLY FOR THIS JOB” or visit the MPI Careers Site. For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online careers portal.
To apply for this role you must hold the right to work in New Zealand or be eligible to obtain it - click here to find out more about work visa eligibility and options.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Tamzyn Luafalealo, Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor on 04- 894 0718 or Tamzyn.Luafalealo@mpi.govt.nz , quoting job no: MPI22/1641025.
The closing date is 17 July 2022.
The Ministry for Primary Industries is committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values inclusion and diversity. Your unique talents and experience will help us deliver exceptional services to our communities in Aotearoa. In return you'll enjoy an inclusive and flexible working environment in a diverse team of people while you're growing your career here in NZ and internationally. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so that we can assist you through the recruitment process.