Bay of Plenty Regional Council Hiring for Survey Cadet Job at Whakatane Full Time

Thriving together – mō te taiao, mō ngā tangata

Our environment and our people go hand-in-hand.

• Gain practical experience whilst studying for your surveying qualification.
• Learn from experienced professionals in a supportive and inclusive team.
• Plenty of field work & opportunities to get involved in technical projects for river schemes, drainage, coastal and soil conservation activities.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our Engineering team in Whakatāne as a Survey Cadet. This is a fantastic opportunity for a keen and willing individual to learn from and work alongside our team of experienced professionals to gain valuable practical experience whilst studying towards your surveying qualification.

Te āhuatunga a te tūranga | About the role

Reporting to the Surveying Team Leader, as a Survey Cadet you will primarily be conducting engineering surveying specific work, undertaking flood monitoring duties and conducting rivers and drainage survey investigations. There will be plenty of field work for you to do and you will have the opportunity to get involved in several of our fascinating programmes and technical projects for river schemes, drainage, coastal and soil conservation activities.

You may also be required to undertake site inspections, in which case a work-based vehicle will be provided for you to do so, and if required, we’ll also put you through four-wheel driving training.

The successful candidate will be enrolled in a Diploma of Surveying or Civil Engineering course and will be expected to progress through the course to completion. All course fees and expenses are covered by Bay of Plenty Regional Council Toi Moana.

Ō pūmanawa | Your skills and experience

In addition to being eligible to enrol in a Diploma in Surveying, you will also have:

• A good level of physical fitness.
• Sound decision making skills.
• The ability to work well both within a team environment or independently.
• Effective time management skills.
• The ability to project a good public image.
• Be Health and Safety focused.

Ko wai mātou | Who we are

Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council is a values-driven organisation, and we have a reputation for looking after our people. We want all our Toi Moana whānau (family) to have an exceptional employee experience, feeling valued, empowered and engaged in purposeful and meaningful mahi (work). Who you are is important to us. We welcome diversity as an opportunity to grow our teams. We want Toi Moana to be a place where you can bring your whole self to work.

We are responsible for land, air and water, public transport and economic development. We manage the effects of people’s use of freshwater, land, air and costal water as well as having a broader responsibility with our key partners for the economic, social and cultural well-being of the communities within our region.

Highlights of working at Toi Moana include:

• Varied and challenging work that makes a positive difference to our communities and their environment.
• Ongoing growth and development opportunities.
• Flexible working culture, a supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Wellbeing initiatives that make coming to work each day rewarding.
• A competitive remuneration and leave package, including extra paid leave over Christmas / New Year period and employer paid life and income protection insurance as well as discounted group health insurance.

This position is based in Whakatāne.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Click APPLY NOW to tell us why you’re right for the role, and to submit your CV. For more information about the role, please call Graeme O’Rourke, Surveying Team Leader on 0800 884 880.

To access a copy of the Te Tūranga Mahi (Job Description) please click on the following link or copy it into your web browser: https://bit.ly/3Wh503j

NB: To apply for this job, you must have the legal right to be able to work in New Zealand and also a current, valid driver’s licence. As this position is designated as being “safety sensitive”, the successful candidate will be asked to undergo a pre-employment drug and alcohol check as part of the recruitment.

Applications close 5pm, Sunday 12 February 2023 and will only be accepted online.