Career Opportunities
Are you passionate about the environment? Join our team at Russell Landcare Trust (RLT) and make a real impact in preserving New Zealand’s natural heritage.
Junior Trapper
Be part of a hands-on team protecting New Zealand’s unique wildlife. In this role, you’ll directly contribute to conservation efforts in Russell and gain valuable experience in the field.
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About you: You are practical, resourceful, and committed to New Zealand’s conservation goals. You enjoy working outdoors and collaborating with a team. Previous experience in predator trapping or conservation work is beneficial but not essential; a strong work ethic and a passion for wildlife preservation are key.
The Opportunity
The Junior Trapper will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and monitoring predator traps and bait stations under instruction from the Field Manager, contributing to the Predator Free Russell initiative. This hands-on role will be primarily field-based and involves all aspects of running an effective predator-control program. Working closely with the whole team, the Junior Trapper will also help maintain positive relationships with landowners and the public, while ensuring health and safety compliance. This position is ideal for someone passionate about conservation and eager to enter a career in the ever-expanding field of predator-control.
Position: Junior Trapper
Reports to: Field Manager
Location: Russell, Northland
Employment: Contractor, up to 35 hrs per week, ongoing
Remuneration: $25-$35/hr, depending on experience and qualifications
Key Responsibilities
Trap Installation & Maintenance: Install, maintain, clean, and bait/lure predator traps, bait stations, and other related equipment as needed.
Best Practices & Improvements: Stay up to date with the latest best practices in predator control, actively participating in discussions and recommending improvements to systems and processes.
Data Entry: Accurately enter field data such as bait-take and predator-catch into our database to ensure effective monitoring and reporting.
Trap Line Installation: Cut and install new trap lines to expand our predator control network.
Timely & Effective Work: Ensure that all tasks are completed efficiently and within set timeframes.
Team Collaboration: Work positively within a team environment, contributing to discussions, learning opportunities, and other RLT kaupapa.
Issue Reporting: Report any issues, challenges, or outcomes to the Field Manager, Technical Manager, or General Manager as needed.
Relationship Management: Maintain good relationships with landowners, property managers, and the public, addressing any concerns or complaints in a professional manner and raising these with the Field Manager.
Health & Safety Compliance: Adhere to all Russell Landcare Trust Health & Safety Policies and ensure industry standards are consistently met.
Native Bird Monitoring: Record any native birds found trapped in predator traps using ArcGIS.
Additional Duties: Be flexible and willing to assist with non-trapping tasks, such as public/landowner engagement, building trap boxes, or other work related to RLT programmes as required.
Key Skills & Experience
- Hands-on experience with outdoor or conservation work preferred
- Knowledge of predator control best practices (or willingness to learn)
- Strong attention to detail for data entry and field reporting
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Professional when engaging with the public, landowners, and property managers
- Physically fit and prepared for fieldwork in varied terrain and weather conditions
- A commitment to safety and compliance with health & safety standards
- Familiarity with ArcGIS or similar systems is an advantage
How to Apply
If you’re ready to take on a rewarding role in conservation and fieldwork, send your CV and a cover letter to contact@russelllandcare.org.nz by 5pm, 13 September, 2024.
Intermediate Trapper
Be part of a hands-on team protecting New Zealand’s unique wildlife. In this role, you’ll directly contribute to conservation efforts in Russell and gain valuable experience in the field.
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About you: You are practical, resourceful, professional and committed to New Zealand’s conservation goals. You enjoy working outdoors and collaborating with a team. Previous experience in predator trapping or conservation work is required. A strong work ethic and a passion for wildlife preservation are absolutely essential.
The Opportunity
The Intermediate Trapper will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and monitoring predator traps and bait stations, contributing to the Predator Free Russell program. This hands-on role will require independence and initiative in completing the work on time and to a very high standard. The Intermediate Trapper will hold key relationships with landowners and the public, and to many people in the community, will be the face of the organisation. As such, a very high level of professionalism and competence is required, as well as adherence to health and safety regulations. This position is ideal for someone passionate about conservation and eager to further develop their skills as a trapper and leader in the ever-expanding field of predator-control.
Position: Intermediate Trapper
Reports to: Field Manager
Location: Russell, Northland
Employment: Contractor, up to 16 hrs per week, ongoing
Remuneration: $30-$40/hr, depending on experience and qualifications
Key Responsibilities
Trap Installation & Maintenance: Plan, install, maintain, clean, and bait/lure predator traps, bait stations, and other related equipment as needed.
Best Practices & Improvements: Stay up to date with the latest best practices in predator control, actively participating in discussions and recommending improvements to systems and processes.
Data Entry: Accurately enter field data such as bait-take and predator-catch into our database to ensure effective monitoring and reporting. Recommend changes to processes as necessary.
Trap Line Installation: Cut and install new trap lines to expand our predator control network.
Timely & Effective Work: Ensure that all tasks are completed efficiently and within set timeframes.
Team Collaboration: Work positively within a team environment, contributing to leading discussions, learning opportunities, and other RLT kaupapa.
Reporting: Report any issues, challenges, or outcomes to the Field Manager, Technical Manager, or General Manager as needed. Report monthly on work completed.
Relationship Management: Develop and maintain positive relationships with landowners, property managers, and the public, addressing any concerns or complaints in a professional manner and raising these with the Field Manager.
Health & Safety Compliance: Adhere and contribute to all Russell Landcare Trust Health & Safety Policies and ensure industry standards are consistently met.
Native Bird Monitoring: Record any native birds found trapped in predator traps using ArcGIS and recommend approaches to limit bycatch.
Additional Duties: Be flexible and willing to assist with non-trapping tasks, such as public/landowner engagement, building trap boxes, or other work related to RLT programmes as required.
Key Skills & Experience
- Hands-on experience in predator control
- Knowledge of predator control best practices
- Strong attention to detail for data entry and field reporting
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- The ability to work independently and efficiently
- Professionalism when engaging with the public, landowners, and property managers
- Physically fit and prepared for fieldwork in varied terrain and weather conditions
- A commitment to improvement and compliance with health & safety standards
- Familiarity with ArcGIS or similar systems
How to Apply
If you’re ready to take on a rewarding role in conservation and fieldwork, send your CV and a cover letter to contact@russelllandcare.org.nz by 5pm, 13 September, 2024.
Community Coordinator
Be a part of a dedicated team working towards the environmental restoration of one of New Zealand’s most iconic areas. Your work will directly contribute to protecting and restoring our local environment while fostering a strong sense of community.
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About you: You are an energetic, organised, and passionate individual with strong community engagement skills. You thrive on building relationships and motivating others to get involved in meaningful work. Experience in environmental conservation, volunteer management, or community development will be highly regarded.
The Opportunity
The Community Coordinator will lead RLT’s volunteer and community engagement efforts, focusing on growing and managing the RLT Community Volunteer Program. This role will involve organising events, developing educational programmes, maintaining volunteer records, and assisting with fieldwork. The Community Coordinator will also contribute to funding applications, manage programme budgets, and report on volunteer activities. This is a dynamic position suited for a passionate individual dedicated to environmental conservation and fostering strong community relationships.
Position: Community Coordinator
Reports to: General Manager
Location: Russell, Northland
Employment: Contractor, up to 20 hrs per week, ongoing
Remuneration: $30-$40/hr, depending on experience and qualifications
Key Responsibilities
Volunteer Program Development & Management: Further develop and run the RLT Community Volunteer Program, engaging volunteers in Predator Free Russell and other RLT projects. Build and maintain strong relationships with volunteers to support ongoing environmental initiatives.
Community Engagement: Create and execute community engagement opportunities aligned with RLT’s strategic outcomes. Organise events such as planting and weeding days, “thank you” gatherings, and workshops to strengthen community ties.
Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of volunteer activities, including names, hours contributed, and their impact on RLT programmes.
Volunteer Base Growth & Diversity: Expand and diversify our volunteer base to include a wider range of community members.
Education Programmes: Develop and implement educational programmes for local schools and communities to raise awareness about environmental conservation.
Budget Management: Compile event and programme budgets, submit them for approval, and ensure that activities are delivered within the allocated resources.
Funding Applications: Assist in writing funding applications to support the expansion of our programmes and community initiatives.
Field Assistance: Collaborate with the field team to carry out hands-on tasks like trap installation, servicing, and clearing trap lines as required.
Reporting: Prepare and submit monthly reports to the General Manager on volunteer activities and hours contributed.
Key Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in community coordination, environmental work, or volunteer management
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Strong organisational abilities with attention to detail
- Experience in developing and delivering educational programmes
- Ability to manage budgets and write funding applications
- A hands-on approach and willingness to assist in field work when needed
- A passion for environmental conservation and community engagement
How to Apply
If you’re ready to make a difference and lead impactful community initiatives, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a cover letter to contact@russelllandcare.org.nz by 5pm, 20 September, 2024.
About Russell Landcare Trust
Russell Landcare Trust is a community group which aims to restore the ecosystems of Russell peninsula so indigenous biodiversity can thrive and additional reintroductions of endangered native birds can occur. The Trust was formed in 2002 and has been active for over twenty years.
The Trust’s projects include –>
Predator Free Russell
This is a joint initiative with Northland Regional Council and Predator Free New Zealand. The project aims to eliminate rats, possums and stoats from the 3,000 hectare Russell peninsula. It is one of the few Predator Free projects across the country that is targeting rats. Russell Landcare is using innovative ways to be efficient with delivery yet avoid affecting non-target species such as weka and kiwi which are found throughout the peninsula.
Native habitat restoration
Over its 20+ years RLT’s keen local volunteers have planted thousands of native trees, shrubs and grasses in habitats ranging from salt marsh to wetland to forest, enhancing existing ecosystems and in some places re-establishing them. Weeding programmes target invasive species such as ginger, wattle, pampas grass, banana passionfruit, tobacco weed and Japanese honeysuckle. Current projects include the ongoing restoration of the Pipiroa Te Wahapu catchment wetlands in partnership with Living Waters BOI and ginger removal in the Kororāreka Reserve by local residents.
Dune restoration
The Trust has been working with local residents and pupils from Russell School and Northland Regional Council CoastCare to restore the dunes at Oneroa Long Beach. Spinifex, pingao, wiwi and other native plants have been planted around existing patches of spinifex and temporary fencing put in to protect the plants from people walking on and off the beach. Sand-ladders have also been put in to improve access down to the beach and reduce erosion by foot traffic.
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