Resource Management Advocacy role with Southland Fish & Game Council

• Passionate about conservation of New Zealand’s rivers, lakes and wetlands?
• Would enjoy a mix of office and field work throughout Southland & Fiordland?
• Have a desire to manage sportsfish and gamebird resources?

Then this exciting, challenging and varied role with the Southland Fish & Game Council is for you.

As part of a dedicated team based in Invercargill your primary focus will be that of Resource Management Advocacy for Fish & Game resources. The job will also include an interesting mix of field work, such as monitoring sportsfish and gamebird populations and compliance activities. Other core functions will include public awareness and liaison with anglers, hunters, landowners and staff of local and central government and NGOs. 

Ideally an applicant would have a post graduate tertiary qualification in resource management or related fields, have well developed oral and written communication skills, have a strong interest in trout fishing and/or game bird hunting, be physically fit and a competent swimmer.
A job description is available on request from the undersigned, with whom applications will close on 8 August 2008.

The position has a negotiable starting date, but no later than end of November 2008.

PH: (03) 215 9117
Manager
Southland Fish & Game Council
PO Box 159
Invercargill
or email admin@southlandfishgame.co.nz

You must be eligible to work in NZ to apply for this role.