Job Description Job title
Senior Land Management Officer
Group
Environment Delivery
Section
Land Management (Eastern)
Responsible to
Manager Land Management (Eastern)
Responsibility for employees Date
- None
October 2014
Job purpose This job exists to supervise, coordinate and undertake the planning and implementation of projects that give effect to Council’s strategies and policies for the sustainable management of land and protection and enhancement of indigenous biodiversity within the Bay of Plenty region. This position is also to promote and support community, Council and national agency initiatives aimed at implementing sustainable land management practices and protecting indigenous biodiversity.
Functional relationships (relating to others) External
Purpose and frequency of contact
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Define service requirements.
Weekly
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Ensure public requests are dealt with professionally and promptly.
Daily
Ensure services delivered meet contractual requirements.
Daily
Negotiate agreements and services which get a fair deal for Council and meet its objectives.
Weekly
Develop and maintain relationships which uphold the reputation of Council and met its objectives.
Daily
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Promote understanding of Council Policy and Plans.
Daily
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Provide advice and support to Māori, Primary Sector industries, Crown Research organisations which assist in delivering the desired outcomes of Council and maintain its reputation.
Weekly
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To ensure the reputation of Council is maintained through all communication.
Daily
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Consultation and engagement to achieve
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Contractors, consultants and suppliers Community care groups Landowners/occupiers Iwi and Maori Trusts Other local authorities Resource Management agencies Non-Government organisations Industry groups Technical or legal professionals Research institutions
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Media
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Councils objectives.
Daily
Accurately gathering and disseminating information to support Council activities and meet Council objectives.
Internal
Purpose and frequency of contact
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Obtain information and technical opinions.
Daily
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Negotiate terms and conditions relating to delivery of services.
Weekly
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Assist team members.
Daily
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Support to manager in deliberation and decision making. Daily
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Raise and resolve internal service issues.
Staff at all levels of the organisation and across all sections of Council, e.g. engineering, science, administration, Māori policy, governance, planning.
Occasionally
Key result areas The job encompasses the following major functions or key result areas: •
Operations
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Relationship management
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Corporate contribution
The requirements in the above key result areas are broadly identified below:
Key accountabilities Key accountabilities (jobholder is responsible for) 1
Operations
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Supervise and coordinate the planning, development and implementation of projects to support the sustainable management of land to enhance and protect indigenous biodiversity. Monitor land management practice and threats to indigenous biodiversity within the Bay of Plenty region; report on this; and recommend action to ensure best practice is being applied and legislation is being complied with. Inspect properties and negotiate with landowners/occupiers/Maori to ensure project objectives and regulatory requirements are met. Initiate and implement education programmes to enhance community awareness of sustainable land management practices. Support the establishment and maintenance of community initiatives to implement sustainable land management practices and to protect indigenous biodiversity.
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Agreed project objectives are met. Work is conducted to a standard specified in project plans and in a way which complies with Council policy and legislation. Work is conducted to a standard specified in project plans and in a way which complies with Council policy and legislation. Response to enquiries is provided in a professional and courteous manner. Advice provided is based on sound research and analysis and is provided in a timely and professional manner. Work undertaken by contractors and students meets project objectives, is completed to a standard specified in project plans and meets deadlines. Any additional duties are completed to a standard as specified in the project plan.
Senior Land Management Officer
Key accountabilities (jobholder is responsible for) • • • •
Provide expert advice, information and reports. Coordinate and supervise contract works and contractors associated with field work. Supervise students undertaking field work and administrative duties. Manage expenditure for Land Management and Biodiversity budgets as directed by the Manager Land Resources.
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Undertake other relevant duties as directed by the Manager Land Resources.
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Relationship management
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Establish and maintain close working relationships with internal and external contacts including Local Authorities, ratepayers, landowners, suppliers, consultants, and contractors. Maintain a close working relationship with internal and external contacts. Acting as a representative to council at appropriate Local Government conferences and seminars, and other events held within the region. Represent council at appropriate regional and national forums, local government conferences, seminar and other events as directed by the Manager Land Resources.
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Key accountability measures (jobholder is successful when)
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Effective, professional relationships and partnerships are developed and maintained with internal and external contacts.
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Professional image is conveyed in public forums.
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Land care groups consider that their relationship with the council is positive and constructive.
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Ensure that the relationship between the Council and land care groups is positive and constructive.
3
Corporate contribution
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Promote the implementation of the Corporate Culture Statement, Leadership Model and Health and Safety Systems.
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Corporate responsibilities are undertaken and completed accurately, meeting specified standards and within agreed timeframes.
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Recognise individual responsibility for Workplace Health and Safety under the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992.
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Hazards are identified and all incidents and accidents are reported.
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Meet the statutory responsibilities detailed in the Information Management Policy and Procedures standard.
Participate in any wellness programmes, such as stress management training and health monitoring.
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Meet Bay of Plenty Regional Council’s statutory responsibilities for civil defence and emergency management.
Council records are created and maintained in corporate information systems, meeting specified information management standards.
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Participate in any civil defence and emergency management training initiatives and assist with any civil defence emergencies, as part of Bay of Plenty Regional Council’s responsibilities for civil defence and emergency management.
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Delegations In accordance with the Council’s Delegation Instrument(s) this job: Does / Can /
Does not control a budget
Amount $N/A
Cannot spend money from other’s budget
Jobholder can spend unbudgeted capital
Yes
Amount $N/A No
Amount $N/A
Jobholder is responsible for committing the organisation to long term contracts Jobholder signs correspondence on behalf of the Council
Yes
Yes
No
No
Freedom to act Guidelines and support available to assist the jobholder to make decisions e.g. policy documents, standard procedures, reference to team leader or senior employees. If jobholder can make decisions without approval from anyone else, please note that authority. •
Resource Management Act.
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Soil Conservation and Rivers Control Act.
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Biosecurity Act.
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Financial Delegations of Council.
Work complexity Most challenging duties typically undertaken: • • • •
Maintaining a high level of technical and legal knowledge within all areas of sustainable land management practice and biodiversity protection, to apply best practice to sustainable land management and biodiversity protection work and communicate this to a range of audiences. Applying best sustainable land management and biodiversity management practices and to communicate this to landowners/occupiers and other stakeholders. Regularly handling complex face-to-face negotiations with landowners/occupiers, iwi, community groups and other affected parties. Incorporating the wider social, cultural, economic and environmental context into plans, projects and advice.
Other aspects Note any significant aspects of this job that have not been captured elsewhere in this document. •
Regularly required to deal with handle difficult and tense conversations and people.
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Regularly required to handle technically complex nutrient management issues.
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Occasionally required to speak in front of groups or at events.
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Occasionally required to facilitate workshops and groups.
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Person specification Minimum academic qualifications and experience required: Essential
Desirable (for recruitment purposes only)
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A relevant tertiary qualification in the land and/or resource management field or equivalent experience. At least five years’ experience in a relevant land management role. 1
A valid driver’s licence required*
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Further training to gain certification to the NZ Association of Resource Managers is desirable. Experience is in a local government environment. Contractor supervision experience.
Knowledge / experience (indicate years of experience required as appropriate)
Essential
Desirable (for recruitment purposes only)
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People management experience.
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Experience and or excellent understanding of water quality and nutrient management.
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Geospatial experience.
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Experience with or in forestry management.
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Experience in working with the rural sector, landowners and or communities. Contract negotiation and supervision experience. Demonstrable experience in project management.
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Experience and or excellent understanding of water quality and nutrient management.
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Experience in facilitation and engagement.
Key skills / attributes / job specific competencies The following indicates what would typically be expected for this role at a competent level:
Advanced knowledge
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Working knowledge
Awareness
Extensive professional and technical knowledge of sustainable land management practices through training or experience in related rural activities. Land management, biodiversity and resource management legislation.
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Knowledge of ecology, indigenous biodiversity and biosecurity would be an advantage.
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Computers, GPS, GIS, databases. Project management. Presentation and public speaking skills. Resource management and other relevant legislation. Consent requirements and conditions.
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Health and safety legislation and personal HSE obligations.
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Community, cultural and political awareness.
Personal attributes / key behaviours •
Empathy for environmental issues and a genuine desire to enhance the natural environment.
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Sound judgement and initiative.
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Driving record free of driving suspensions or convictions (excluding demerit points and infringement fees). Requirement for valid Driver’s Licence may be waived if applicant has a driving-related disability. A1946582
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Decision making, time management, problem solving skills.
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Ability to promote harmony in teams.
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Negotiation skills with ability to resolve conflict situations.
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High level of courtesy, listening and communication skills.
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Strong written and oral presentation skills.
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Desire to enhance knowledge and skills.
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A reasonable level of fitness.
Other requirements •
May require frequent travel within or outside Bay of Plenty region.
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Undertake fieldwork and site inspections, which may include hazardous sites, and/or at remote locations.
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Occasionally required to attend meetings, which may occur outside normal working hours.
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Responsible for job budgets relating to sustainable land management and biodiversity projects.
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A reasonable level of fitness required for conducting site inspections and for undertaking restoration work.
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Four wheel drive skills.
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First Aid skills.
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Change to job description From time to time it may be necessary to consider changes in the job description in response to the changing nature of our work environment. Such changes, including technological requirements or statutory changes, may be initiated by the manager of this job with due consultation with the position holder. This job description should be reviewed as part of the preparation for performance planning for the annual performance cycle.
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Our values - our journey A tatou haerenga Our values reflect who we are and what is important to us. Te Pumanawa 'the beating heart of the organisation'. Our organisational values have been woven together following input from staff across the organisation, now it's up to each of us to bring these values to life in the work that we do every day.
TRUST We trust each other and work to build trust
INTEGRITY We do what we say we will do
COURAGE We act boldly to lead and do the right thing for our region
We act with purpose to achieve results
MANA (manaakitanga)
KOTAHI (kotahitanga)
WHĀNAU (whanaungatanga)
Leadership
Unity
Strong focus on relationships.
Having strength and courage
Strong emphasis on collaboration
Having fun and being happy
Being a positive influence
Being inclusive
Socialising, including importance of friends
Being proud and courageous
Nurturing a positive team spirit
Supporting each other
Professionalism
Sense of ownership
Manaakitanga
Kotahi means ‘as one’. Adding the ‘tanga’ accentuates the word, giving it a wider meaning, bringing us together – ‘strength in unity’.
Mana
Trust and respect
Reciprocity (sharing)
Nurture/support
Mana has many meanings such as integrity, charisma and prestige. Manaaki means ‘to nurture and support and help each other grow’. When you add the ‘tanga’ the word is enhanced.
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Whānau means family. Adding the ‘tanga’ extends the word to a wider whānau context. It has a very strong focus on relationship within the organisation.
