Summer student - Coromandel catchments (in memory of Arthur Hinds)
About the summer student role
Waikato Regional Council, Coromandel Zone, fund a role for a summer student to work from our Whitianga office and assist council staff with the delivery of river and catchment management work.
This role is available for students studying geography/earth science, environmental science, natural resource management or another related tertiary programme. Students will be employed by Waikato Regional Council on a fixed term, full-time employment agreement, running for a 3–3.5 month period over summer.
It is expected the summer student role will open for applications early August to late August. 2023/24 applications closed on 27 August 2023.
Information for applicants
It is expected the summer student role will open for applications early August to late August. Applicants will be required to:
- submit a curriculum vitae highlighting their relevant skills
- provide contact details of a personal referee
- be available for a short interview and associated assessments
- provide copies of academic records.
About Arthur Hinds
Arthur Hinds (June 2, 1946 – September 23, 2017) was a notable conservationist who led one of New Zealand's most successful kiwi protection projects and numerous conservation efforts across the Waikato and Coromandel.
He served many years as a Waikato Conservation Board member in a strong association with DOC. He was a Waikato regional councillor for the Coromandel constituency and chair of the council's Advisory Committee for Regional Environment (ACRE).
Arthur, a Whenuakite farmer, was passionate about conservation and supporting young people's learning around it.
He leaves behind a legacy in conservation and has left an indelible impact on the peninsula, as well as the regional community.
The following are among Arthur’s contributions:
- co-founding and chairing the Whenuakite Kiwi Care Group with the Department of Conservation
- serving on and chairing the Waikato Conservation Board
- serving on the Coromandel Catchment Committee
- serving on the Advisory Committee for Regional Environment (ACRE)
- supporting the Waikato Biodiversity Forum
- supporting the Maungatautari Sanctuary Mountain project
- serving on and chairing the Te Whanganui-A-Hei (Cathedral Cove) Marine Reserve Committee.
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