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Job Opportunity: Climate Resilience Advisor:Big Splash NZJob description:Job Description(Permanent – 37.5 Hours Per Week)»Are you passionate about the climate crisis? »Are you determined tomake a difference? »Do you want to be part of a small but influential teamdriving change across Te Taitokerau? »Do you want to do a job that you really lovein a place like no other? Northland’s sub-tropical climate offers a plethora of lifestyle choices, and our organisation offers enough flexibility to enjoy those opportunities while allowing you to grow and challenge yourself. »Be part of the change.Join us. We are the carers for Northland’s environment and community. Are you one of us? The work we do really makes a difference. Check out the position description andapply today viawww.nrc.govt.nz/jobs. Toit? te whenua, toit? te moana, toit? te tangata. If the land is well, if the sea is well, the people will thrive. The opportunity: We have an opportunity in a brand new function for a Climate Resilience Advisor to help implement actions identified under the region-wideTeTaitokerauClimate Adaptation Strategy(the Strategy). this function is adaptation focusedandthe opportunityis three-pronged: » Supporting ourdistrict council partners and other key agenciesto develop, undertakeand implement community adaptation planningacross the region » Help coordinate adaptation significant activities within Northland Regional Council » Support development and implementation ofM?ori-ledadaptation plans. The purpose of this positionwill see you providing ?on the ground’ support as our partner agencies undertake their adaptation mahi.However, your work may also include the planning, doing, monitoring, evaluation and review of other priority actions in the Strategy(seewww.catt.org.nz).You will alsohelpcoordinate and lead the implementation of the adaptation workstream underNg? Taumata o Te Moana: our strategy for tackling climate change. Do you have what Information technology takes? We are seeking for someone who can bring the following: » Appropriate qualifications in physical science, social science, geography, or planningand/orup to three (3) years of practice in a similar or related function. » Good expertise of international and NZ climate legislative and policy context, » Good expertise of key concepts such as Te A? M?ori, climate resilient development, adaptation and consciousness of concepts and practices relating toemergency management, resource management planning, and local government and natural hazards policy. » Excellent verbal, presentation and written communication expertise, including an capability to translate technical nuance, complexity and uncertainty to engage a variety of audiences. » Project management and administration practice. » practice in use of Microsoft applications especially Teams, Word, Excel and Outlook We don’t just want someone that CAN do the job, we want someone who has the DRIVE to do a GREAT job and has a passion for what our organisation and values stand for. That’s why at NRC, we understand that sometimes the right person doesn’t ?tick all the boxes. If you don’t fit the mould exactly, but truly believe you can help Northland be a resilient community,then tell us. We’ll consider it. What’s in Information technology for you? We’ll pay you to do a job you love, and we also care about our staff. Our team has grown a lot over the years, but our small organisation culture is still here. We celebrate our efforts, share wedding/baby pictures, host many shared morning teas, enjoy outings, annual fishing competitions and brunches, and have a lot of fun together. We have an active social club that comes up with great ideas, but if you’re also interested in the tangible stuff, we have that too – check out ourbenefits here. What’s next? Want to chat with us first or just need more information? If so get in touchwithTom FitzGerald, Manager: Climate Changetoday–tomf@nrc.govt.nz The work we do really makes a difference.Check out the position description andapply today viawww.nrc.govt.nz/jobs. How to submit the application:To apply for this job go to: https://northlandrc.recruitmenthub.co.nz/Current-vacancies www.nrc.govt.nz/jobs6009596Applications close 27 July 2022Skills:
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