This is an amazing opportunity to work in a beautiful community and really make a difference! The Southland Fish and Game Council is looking to appoint a Senior Fish & Game Officer to lead our Te Anau field base and key projects across Northern Southland and Fiordland. Southland Fish and Game Council is a not-for-profit agency responsible for the management of sports fish (trout and salmon) and game birds (primarily waterfowl) and their habitats, in the recreational interests of anglers and hunters. We have been doing that for over 150 years. The primary purpose of this role will be to: • Coordinate the Council's monitoring programmes for sports fish, game birds and habitat in the Te Anau and Northern Southland areas. • Provide leadership and management to staff in the Te Anau office while implementing projects. • Advocating for sports fish and game bird habitat through catchment groups, public meetings, media and to licence holders. • Support or lead other workstreams such as lake and river compliance, wetland development and hunter and angler liaison. The role has an enviable balance of field and office and being primarily based in Te Anau it will compliment a wonderful lifestyle, in a fantastic growing community. Ideally, you will be someone who: • Is an enthusiastic angler and/or game bird hunter, with a strong interest in wildlife management/ecology. • Has proven leadership & experience in operations & project management or held supervisory positions. • Has a relevant degree, ideally post-graduate in ecological or biological sciences. • Has excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to relate and work with all types of people. • Is an experienced boat skipper or has a strong interest in recreational boating. For further information please email steve.mccartney@southlandfishgame.co.nz. We would like to receive all applications by 31st of July, we may shortlist and interview candidates who meet the criteria before this date. We look forward to receiving your application!