Assets & Operations Assistant

Environment Southland; Invercargill City; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Environment Southland in Invercargill welcomes an Assets & Operations Assistant to support catchment operations and flood risk asset management. This role offers a hands-on start into the field and office-based work, with a focus on operational planning and programme verification.

You will perform field asset inspections, map aggradation sites and bank erosion using ArcGIS Field Maps and Survey123, and conduct literature reviews to inform forthcoming programmes of work.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a tertiary institution or graduated this year.
• Experience with field asset inspections is a plus.
• Strong ability to review operational and technical literature.

Responsibilities

• Assist with operational planning and programme verification.
• Conduct asset inspections in the field.
• Map gravel aggradation sites and bank erosion using ArcGIS Field Maps & Survey123.
• Register and review reports to inform programmes of work.

Skills

Asset inspections

Literature review

Tools

ArcGIS Field Maps

Survey123

Job description

See more about the role below, including the responsibilities and skills we are looking for.

Assets & Operations Assistant

Reference: 6930656

This role is a great first step into the world of catchment operations and flood risk asset management. You will work closely with staff across the operational and technical teams to support operational planning and programme verification. Field activities will include asset inspections, mapping of gravel aggradation sites and bank erosion using ArcGIS Field Maps & Survey123. Office based activities will primarily include a literature review of operational and technical information including logging and registering reports and recommendations that will inform programmes of work.

This position is available from November 2026 - 12 February 2027. You are eligible to apply if you are currently enrolled in a tertiary institution or have graduated this year. All Summer Student roles are offered at a rate of $29.90 per hour and a 37.5-hour week.