Coastal Catchments Manager

Thriving together - mō te taiao, mō ngā tāngata.
Our environment and our people go hand-in-hand.
We are seeking an experienced manager to provide strategic leadership, strong partnerships, and innovation in natural resource management; playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of our region’s coastal catchments.

Ngā āhuatanga o te mahi | Details of the job

As the Coastal Catchments Manager, you will:
Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of work programmes across the Tauranga Moana, Kaituna, Ōhiwa and Eastern catchments.
Oversee programme management across the Coastal Catchments team, ensuring delivery on time, within budget and to a high standard.
Ensure the successful delivery of key land management and biodiversity outcomes in our Long-Term Plan.
Lead a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, continuous improvement, and strong alignment with Council values.
Maintain strong relationships with iwi, hapū, local authorities, industry partners, community groups, catchment and care groups and co-governance entities.
Represent Council at hui, community forums, advisory groups, public meetings and regional partnerships.
Ō pūmanawa | Your skills and experience

We’re looking for someone who brings:

A tertiary degree in a Natural Resource related field
Proven leadership experience and a deep understanding of rural land management, biodiversity, and natural resources.
Strong people leadership skills, including demonstrating effective leadership of large teams delivering complex programmes.
Sound relationship management skills to build trust and maintain programme partnerships with other agencies, Iwi and industry.
A strategic mindset and the ability to lead complex programmes delivering measurable outcomes.
Excellent analytical, communication, and project management abilities.
Ko wai mātou | Who we are

Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council is responsible for land, air and water as well as public transport and economic development. A major focus of our work involves looking after the environment. We manage the effects of people's use of freshwater, land, air and coastal water. However, we also have a broader responsibility with others for the economic, social and cultural well-being of the regional community.

We are a values-driven organisation, that really cares about our people. Who you are is important to us and we welcome diversity as an opportunity to grow our teams and are keen to support people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, ****** orientations, religions and abilities. We want Toi Moana to be a place where you bring your whole self to work.

Highlights of working with us include:

Make a real difference in protecting and enhancing the Bay of Plenty’s economic potential and superb natural values, for the use and enjoyment of future generations.
Be part of a values-driven organisation committed to environmental guardianship and delivering on our community’s aspirations.
Work in a region known for its natural beauty, warm sunny climate, vibrant cultural richness, and community spirit.
Lead a fantastic team of experienced, passionate and talented Catchment professionals.
Enjoy flexible working arrangements, and a supportive organisational culture.
This role is based in the Bay of Plenty, and can be located at either our Tauranga or Whakatāne office.




Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

Click APPLY NOW or contact Chris Ingle, General Manager, Integrated Catchments on 027 200 6509 for a confidential discussion.

To access a copy of Te Tūranga Mahi (Job Description) please click on the following link or copy and paste it into your web browser: https://www.bfound.net/Company/158-20262915102942.pdf

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 10pm, Sunday 1 March 2026 and will only be accepted online.