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Have REAL impact and shape the future of Biosecurity and River Operations in Southland, New Zealand's 2nd largest region by land. A newly refined opportunity has opened for an experienced leader to head a multidisciplinary team responsible for delivering critical biosecurity and river management programmes across land and water environments. You’ll play a critical role in managing strategic operations that make a genuine impact, while you enjoy the lifestyle benefits of living in one of New Zealand’s most naturally stunning and affordable regions. This is a rare opportunity to lead the region's biosecurity, flood preparedness, and river asset management. Be part of the organisation’s collaborative leadership team, reporting directly to the GM for Integrated Catchment Management.
Job Responsibility:
Lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for delivering critical biosecurity and river management programmes across land and water environments
Manage strategic operations that make a genuine impact
Lead the region's biosecurity, flood preparedness, and river asset management
Be part of the organisation’s collaborative leadership team, reporting directly to the GM for Integrated Catchment Management
Drive high-impact environmental work across river operations, biosecurity, and marine services, with a strong emphasis on modern contract management
Requirements:
10+ years’ leadership experience in technical or environmental operations, with a proven ability to lead culturally competent and high-performing diverse teams
Strong ecological biosciences knowledge and expertise in biosecurity and river asset management
Proven project management skills in planning, budgeting, and reporting
Exceptional communication and leadership skills: Tactful leader able to get people on side and drive change & outcomes
Modern approach to contract management, including health and safety savvy across operations