Kaimahi Taiao - Environmental Field Worker, Queenstown
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Mana Tāhuna Charitable Trust

Kaimahi Taiao - Environmental Field Worker

  • Posted Today
  • On Site
  • Full Time

Starting at $30 /hr

Frankton, Queenstown

Job Description

Nau mai, haere mai ki Mana Tāhuna


We are a kaupapa Māori trust based in Tāhuna (Queenstown), New Zealand. We deliver a range of services including Health and Social Services, Rangatahi Services and mahi Taiao services. We have project-based mahi which will allow us to positively contribute to all of our Pou whilst restoring our Wai Whakaata catchment and waterways to full health.


Te Tūranga - The Role


As a Kaimahi Taiao - Environmental Field Worker, you will play a hands-on role in delivering environmental restoration projects across the Whakatipu Basin. Reporting to the Operations Manager and Taiao Manager, you’ll carry out a variety of field tasks including native planting and maintenance, pest and predator control, fencing, vegetation management, and environmental monitoring. This is physically active mahi in all weather and terrain, contributing directly to the conservation and regeneration of our natural ecosystems.

This is a full-time permanent position.


Ngā Kawenga - Key Responsibilities


  • Plant and maintain native species to support long-term restoration
  • Implement vegetation management techniques (spraying, brush cutting and chainsaw work)
  • Assist with predator control and trap line monitoring
  • Construct and maintain pest fencing and traps
  • Collect and report environmental data
  • Deliver project tasks efficiently and to a high standard
  • Uphold health and safety practices and support team wellbeing
  • Represent Mana Tāhuna positively within the community and with stakeholders


Ō Pūkenga - About You


  • Able to operate respectfully within a kaupapa Māori environment
  • Committed to health and safety in all aspects of work
  • Passionate about achieving positive environmental outcomes
  • Fit, active, and resilient in outdoor conditions
  • Able to work independently and collaboratively
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Current First Aid Certificate (desirable)
  • Current Growsafe Certificate (desirable)
  • Current chainsaw tickets and experience (desirable)
  • Full NZ drivers licence and experience driving 4WD vehicles with trailers


Ngā Painga - What is in it for you?


Whānau success is our vision. We want our whānau to have an abundance of opportunities and for whānau to thrive. We offer a friendly, hardworking and supportive environment. Pastoral support and caring for our kaimahi is our priority, therefore, upskilling, on-job training and progression are important. There will be opportunities for kaimahi to upskill and gain qualifications throughout the course of the project.


Ko koe pea tēnei? - Sound like your type of role?

We’d love to hear from you. Please send your application directly to:

Alice Lord – Taiao Manager

alice.lord@manatahuna.co.nz

Desired Hard Skills

  • 4WD & Trailer Operation
  • Environmental Data Collection
  • Native Restoration & Ecology
  • Pest & Predator Control
  • Vegetation Management & Machinery

Desired Soft Skills

  • Adaptability
  • Collaboration & Whanaungatanga
  • Cultural Competency
  • Health & Safety Consciousness
  • Physical Resilience & Grit

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