Resume - Nick MoodyPersonal Statement: I have a lifelong passion for Conservation and Community Development. I am particularly interested in Community Based Waterways Management. My extensive life experiences from working in many different industries and living in many different places enable me to relate well to people from diverse backgrounds. This is the key to gaining the support of all the actors in a catchment and successfully bringing them together to work for sustainable environmental management.

QualificationsBachelor of Resource Studies - Lincoln University, New Zealand (2003), Resource Studies Prize - for graduating top of my degree stream .

I focussed on Sustainable Community Development & Land Management, Policy, The RMA 1991, The Conservation Act 1987, understanding Politics, The Treaty, and the Economics of Sustainable Development. I also learnt Water Quality Monitoring, Waterways assessments, Freshwater Ecology and River Restoration.

32 Week Certificate in Small Business Management, Te Wananga O Aotearoa, Queenstown, New Zealand, (April 2013).

Volunteer WorkWest Coast Catchment Care - ChairmanJuly 2015 – ongoing

Community group working in partnership with Iwi and dairy farmers to grow plants and improve water quality on the Coast

AvON – Avon-Otakaro Network - h t tp: / /w w w. a v o n otakar on e twork. c o .n z / , Christchurch, NZ (15th

January 2014 – indefinite).

Invited to become a Strategic Steering Group member, attending the fortnightly meetings to share my knowledge and experience in community based waterways restoration. Volunteer Co-ordination, Community Awareness,Youth Action, Water Quality Monitoring – Citizen Science.

Travis Wetlands Trust – http : / / tra v i s w e t l a nd.or g . nz/ , Christchurch, NZ.

Wetlands restoration work, planting & weeding whilst learning best practice Community Env Management from Dr Colin Meurke (Feb 15th 2014- indefinite).

Styx River Living Laboratory Trust – htt p : / / w w w .th e s t y x . o rg . n z , Christchurch, NZ.

Monthly water quality monitoring, March 1st 2014- indefinite. Volunteer Training.

Waterwatch - Kaitiaki Wai - w w w.l i n coln . a c.n z / A bo u t -L i ncol n -

u n ive r si t y / ou t r e ach/W at e r w a tch/ # V i s ion February 18th 2014

Assisted Mr Kelvin Nicole to deliver this hands on water monitoring programme especially for schools and community groups.

New Zealand Association for Environmental Education - h t t p :/ / n za e e. or g . n z /

Member & Volunteer at NZAEE Biennial Conference, January 2014, Christchurch.

Mangrove Watch - h t t p :/ / www.m a ngrove w a t ch. o r g . a u / Oxley Creek Mangrove Watch Group Member, Brisbane, Australia (6th

September 2013)

Trained in Rapid Shoreline Video Assessment Method (SVAM) using GPS & boats

Fish and Game New Zealand Volunteering - www.fishandgame.org.nz South Island, New Zealand (1999 - July 2013)

Assisting in stream health assessments field-work – see written reference. I first volunteered in 1999, & have always helped when I could over the years, in many different parts of NZ. I have played an active role in supporting F&G to achieve better waterways management in New Zealand.

OzGREEN (Global Rivers Environmental Education Network Australia Inc) w w w.ozgreen.or g (2005-2007)Youth LEAD - Participant in OzGREEN's Youth LEAD Program (2005-06).

Inspiring young people to become leaders in their own communities, And undertake environmental projects to build a sustainable society. Respectful and integrated workshops.

Youth LEAD Facilitator Training (February 2007) Participated in 3 day facilitator training workshop.

Avon River Adventures – Youth Environmental Education Course, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand (January 27th - 30th 2004):

Felt that the young people of Christchurch under-appreciate their City's lowland spring-fed waterways, so developed this pilot course to educate young people and also spread the message to the wider public about the ecological and intrinsic value of the Avon River.

We performed ecological assessments of the health of the water-way,

learning about the fauna and flora, and insect and fish biota. Organising the logistics, vehicles and tutors. The course was a great

success, and all students forged new bonds with the River and each other.

Organic Vegetable Gardening Tutor in South America through the “Association of God-Fathers of Children in Rural Schools”, Argentina (December 2001)

Worked in several small rural schools, providing advice on composting for their school organic vegetable gardens. Learning the language and culture of Argentina.

President of the Wilderness Learning Society of Lincoln University (2000) Took groups of International University students on trips into nature to

connect with the NZ environment and learn about our unique biodiversity & Maori culture.

Guardians of the Styx River: Helping form and being involved in a Pioneering Community River Care Group (1999 – 2002)

Worked with a Social Anthropologist (Marivee McMath –see references) undertaking consultation with the various groups associated with the river through holding focussed discussion groups. We investigated their views and attitudes towards the waterway. I was involved in reviewing the report back to the Council.

“Extensive consultation and research in the later part of the 1990’s highlighted concerns and opportunities associated with the Styx ecosystem. From discussion and consideration of the i ssue s , the 'Styx Vision 2000 - 2040' evolved and was adopted by the Christchurch City Council at its Council meeting on the 11 July 2001. This forged a powerful Vision and Future for the Styx River”. Reference: h t tp: / /w w w . thest y x . o rg . nz/ne w - z e a land/visio n o n e /

The Guardians of the Styx and the Christchurch City Council (CCC) achieved the protection of public access to much of the river through providing the CCC with a mandate to buy up land and create esplanades and reserves along the river, and also significantly, the removal of cattle and fencing of important fish breeding areas.

Relevant Employment History

Department of Conservation, Westport, New Zealand,Conservation Partnerships Ranger, 23 April 2014 – ongoing.

Writing letters on behalf of Minister of Conservation Public relations on a wide range of topics Community conservation groups liaison Statutory land management RMA s94 Request for affected party assessments and approvals Environmental education with school students, also training the teachers Monitoring inspections and reports on grazing leases, baches and easements

EOS Ecology Ltd, Freshwater Technician, Christchuch, February 11th 2014–April 22 2014.

Conducting field surveys and undertaking quality control procedures on the Avon River and other Canterbury Waterways.

Chandler Macleod Ltd., Employment Agency, Adaptable Temporary Contract worker while in Brisbane, 2nd September 2013- December 11th, 2013

Quality Inspector at Rodpak, a Timber Recycling Establishment. Staples Australia Pty Ltd, Richlands Warehouse, Brisbane, Storeman’s role. Big W, Brisbane, Retail Associate.

H & J's Outdoor World, Queenstown, New Zealand,Fishing Department Retail Salesperson, December 2012- May 2013 – one fishing season

Talking enthusiastically and knowledgeably to customers for the trout fishing season, ordering the fishing stock from our wholesalers, and selling it to customers. Assessing and sending off repairs and warranty claims. Doing customer orders. Selling into a range of other areas including hunting, clothing, tramping, camping, boating, climbing, etc.

Signing customers up to the store card for a commission –top performing salesperson in my store at this sales-task. Signing customers up for my monthly fishing reports, e-newsletters and maintaining a local fishing blog.

Fishing on 88 different days over the year deepening and strengthening my ecological knowledge and awareness of our waterways, entomology and fish movement patterns and biology.

Living in Germany and Travelling in Europe, learning German (July 2011 – January 2012)Kirinari Residential Services – Blue Mountains Branch, NSW, Disability Support Worker for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities, June 2007 – April 2008Ability Options - Social Educator, Western Sydney – working with adults with intellectual disabilities July 7th 2006 – July 2007

Developed a Lifestyle Enhancement Program taking clients fishing at various waterways in Sydney.

Door to Door Sales Representative - Jackgreen Energy, Blue Mountains, NSW –Renewable Electricity Company, February 24th – May 12th 2006

Direct door to door marketing of renewable electricity to customers in their homes. Developing high levels of confidence and excellent communications, presentation and research skills to get people to switch to this new green electricity company.

Biological Husbandry Unit – Lincoln University, Canterbury (2002, 2004) Organic Farm Worker

In this Lincoln’s organic research farm I learnt the principles of organic production, composting, effective micro-organism use, crop rotation and harvesting. I then worked in sole charge role, harvesting crops, and hired an assistant. I cleaned, processed and marketed the produce to wholesalers and retailers.

Wanaka Wastebusters Community Recycling Centre (Winter – Spring 2003) Recycling Co-ordinator

Working without supervision as part of a team to facilitate community recycling and help keep Wanaka green. Building strong relationships with customers of the centre and encouraging new businesses to join our recycling program. Sales and environmental education. This Recycling Centre which I joined in its infancy has now grown to become a recognised best practice industry leader in NZ and flag-ship model for Community Behaviour Change Reduce, Re-Use and Recycle Programs.

Economics Tutoring whilst studying, Christchurch City Tutored Economics 101 Privately, (2002)

Auckland Regional Council (November - December 2002) Student Internship as a Park Ranger, Western Sector

Worked in a position of authority: dealing with the public, ensuring compliance with the many different regulations relating to fires, dogs, firearms, vehicles, camping and harvesting the marine environment.

Christchurch City Council (1999-2002) Youth Environmental Advocate

Advocating on behalf of the young people of Christchurch and their urban environment to the City Council.

Operational Review of Christchurch City Council’s Outputs and Standards sitting on a board with the Mayor and Councilors. Involved in this high-profile review for almost a year. This led to an invitation to the “Redesigning Resource Use” conference where I spoke in front of 500 people about the successes of my project!

SkillsWater Quality Testing

Macro-invertebrate analysis & identification Microbial testing, analysis & identification Chemical analysis; B.O.D. and C.O.D. Testing. Water clarity testing Use of a C.D.T probe and depth pump Shoreline Video Assessment Method

Environmental Problems & Waterways Habitat - experience in dealing with: Eutrophication Agricultural Systems Urban sprawl Riparian vegetation, both removal of excess and replanting where necessary Native forest regeneration Storm water and drainage issues Riparian assessment and restoration Sediment and strata interpretation

Restoring indigenous biodiversity, plants and wildlife Water volume, depth and speed calculations

Ecological Engineering Effluent Treatment Systems Primary and secondary biological treatment systems River flow dynamics

Fisheries ManagementNative fish habitat requirements Ensuring fish passage Water quality requirements of salmonids and habitat improvement, fish counting Salmonid spawning requirements and maintenance of these areas, red counting Four years work on a local river restoration project (Styx River, Christchurch) Volunteering with Fish & Game and National Institute of Water and

Atmosphere Scientists in New Zealand including electro-fishing experience.

Training, Licenses & Professional MembershipsNIWA Electric Fishing Machine Operators Course - 22 September 2015Growsafe Certificate – valid till 02 July 2020

Language skills :

Maori - Took Maori culture, history & planning papers at Lincoln, language lessons in 2013. Performed kapa haka, visited and stayed on Marae, familiar with tikanga Maori.Spanish - Level of competency: Comfortable everyday conversational level. German - Level of competency: Intermediate.

Vehicle Operation -Full NZ Vehicle Driver’s License, experience with 4x4 and 4 wheeler operation, learners motorcycle.First-Aid Certificate – Two Day St John’s Course 2014Member of New Zealand Association for Environmental Education - h t t p :/ / n za e e. or g . nz/

Referees available on request

Contact Details:Phone - 021 122 3173, Email -m rnichola s m oo dy @ y ah o o. c o m. a u Post – 31A Marine Parade, Carters Beach, Westport, 7825.