Freshwater Biosecurity Ambassador, Christchurch
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Madison

Freshwater Biosecurity Ambassador

  • Posted 1w ago
  • On Site
  • Full Time

Christchurch

Job Description

Are you passionate about protecting our freshwater environments? Do you enjoy engaging with people and working outdoors? We’re looking for enthusiastic Freshwater Biosecurity Ambassadors to help promote and protect biosecurity in Canterbury this summer.


About the Role


As a Freshwater Biosecurity Ambassador, you’ll be the face of freshwater biosecurity efforts in the Canterbury region. Your main responsibilities will include:


  • Engaging with the public, recreational users, and key stakeholders about biosecurity risks and best practices
  • Promoting ‘Check, Clean, Dry’ procedures to prevent the spread of invasive freshwater pests
  • Travelling to freshwater locations across Canterbury
  • Collecting information and writing reports on engagement and observations


What We’re Looking For


We’re after confident, reliable communicators with a passion for environmental protection. You’ll need to be:


  • Comfortable initiating conversations with the public and delivering clear messages
  • Able and willing to travel extensively across the region, with overnight stays
  • Competent in basic report writing and data recording
  • Flexible, proactive, and professional in representing our client
  • A background in environmental science or biosecurity is an advantage but not essential.


Why Join Us?


  • Make a tangible difference to the health of our waterways
  • Gain valuable field and public engagement experience
  • Work in beautiful outdoor settings throughout Canterbury
  • Be part of a supportive and passionate team


Applications will be reviewed as they are received so apply today.


To apply or find out more, please contact Hannah at hannah.williams@madison.co.nz


Reference: 145663

Desired Hard Skills

  • Data Recording
  • Report Writing

Desired Soft Skills

  • Communication
  • Flexibility
  • Proactivity
  • Professionalism

Additional Compensation

  • Holiday Pay

Job Schedule

  • Monday to Friday

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