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Title | Fisheries Seabird Liaison Officer |
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IMPORTANT: This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders. Other applicants need not apply.
Fisheries Seabird Liaison Officer
Forest & Bird has been a voice for New Zealand wildlife and wild places for over 90 years. We are an independent incorporated society that campaigns for the protection of our natural history and co-ordinates community-based restoration projects. We are seeking a Liaison Officer who has knowledge and experience of seabirds and recreational fishing to work with our Campaigns and Advocacy Seabird Advocate to provide information, advice and support to recreational charter boat operators on how to manage and prevent fishing interactions with seabirds.The role will be responsible for developing seabird by catch prevention protocols building on existing ideas developed by F&B and Southern Seabirds Solutions and developing resources and effective methods for provision of advice and support to Charter boat operators. This role will also be responsible for developing messaging and advice to recreational fishers generally. The position will be a half time contract role (0.5FTE) for 1 year. The successful candidate will have:
Forest & Bird gives you the chance to work for New Zealand’s nature. If this sounds like you, apply now via the link below. A position description and application form are available from www.forestandbird.org.nz or for specific questions about this position please contact Karen Baird (09) 422 6868, or k.baird@forestandbird.org.nz The closing date for applications is 5pm, 15th March 2015. |