Adviser, Indigenous Forestryat Ministry for Primary Industries76,463 - 89,215
Ministry for Primary Industries Rotorua
Indigenous Forestry AdviserRole type:
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- Permanent, full
- timeLocation: RotoruaSalary Band & range: General Salary Range F:$76,463 to $89,215 About the Role
- Kōrero mō te TūrangaWe are seeking an Indigenous Forestry Adviser to join our Forestry Operations team in Rotorua.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the sustainable management of Aotearoa's indigenous forests and support the implementation of the Forests Act 1949.You'll work directly with landowners, iwi, and stakeholders to provide technical forestry advice, ensure compliance with the Forests Act, and support the development of indigenous forest management opportunities.
As a warranted Forestry Officer, you'll play a key role in field-based compliance and enforcement and collaborate with MPI's Compliance and Prosecution teams where required.This role also involves cross-agency coordination and policy development at a more senior level.Key responsibilities include:Implementing the Forests Act 1949 provisions relating to indigenous forest managementConducting field-based auditing, compliance and enforcement as a warranted Forestry OfficerProviding technical forestry advice to landowners and stakeholders to support sustainable forest managementSupporting policy development and operational input into broader land management initiativesBuilding and maintaining relationships with iwi, Māori organisations, government agencies, and other stakeholdersContributing to cross-agency projects and providing subject matter expertiseMaintaining a high level of physical fitness to undertake fieldwork in challenging terrain About You- MōuYou are passionate about indigenous forestry and committed to protecting and enhancing Aotearoa's native forest resources.
About the Team
- Mō tō mātou RōpūThis role sits within Te Uru Rākau
- New Zealand Forest Service, part of the Forestry Operations Directorate.
About MPI
- Mō te Manatū Ahu MatuaWe're passionate about growing prosperity in the sector while ensuring respect for Kaitiaki
- guardianship of our natural resources.
- Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Ahu MatuaAdditional MPI leave daysAnnual wellness paymentBi-annual paid eye test and contribution to corrective lenses/frames Low level Security Clearancemost preferably a New Zealand citizen, who has resided continuously in New Zealand for at least the last five (5) years, ORis a citizen of, and/or has resided continuously in one or more of the following countries for the last five (5) years: either Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom (UK) or the United States of America (USA); and has a background history that is verifiable and can be assessed as appropriate by the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) towards a recommendation of suitability for a security clearance at this level.click here to find out more about the national security vetting process and access the eligibility self-check tool.
Drug and Alcohol Screening
- Whakamātau Whakapōauau me te WaipiroPlease note, given this position is safety sensitive the preferred candidates(s) for the position will be required to undergo a drug and alcohol pre-employment screening test.
Are you ready to make a difference?
- Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi whaitake?We are committed to being a good partner under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, working closely with iwi, hapū, whānau and hāpori.
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities.In your cover letter, tell us about your values, motivations, and the strengths and perspectives you bring to this role.
To view the position description and/or apply online, click APPLY FOR THIS JOB or visit the MPI Careers Site.Applications close at 11:59pm Sunday 2 November 2025.
If you have any questions about the role, please email Guy.Kershaw@mpi.govt.nz Follow MPI here- Whāia ngā tūhononga ki MPI i koneiLinks to Facebook, MPI Careers, LinkedIn, X
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