Environment Data Technician - Northern

Horizons; Palmerston North; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday off

Wellness day

Life insurance for permanent staff

5 weeks leave after 2 years

Job summary

Horizons Environmental Data department is seeking an Environmental Data Technician for the Northern Monitoring team based in Palmerston North. This full-time, permanent role supports the delivery of environmental data monitoring activities across central North Island catchments.

You will assist with data acquisition, verification and network management, adhering to the team’s Quality Management System. Overnight stays may be required monthly due to location and travel needs.

Qualifications

• Background in construction, engineering, electronics or telecommunications.
• Enjoy the outdoors and feel comfortable around water.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willing to travel and stay away from home monthly as needed.
• Supportive approach to learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assist Environmental Data Team Leaders and Senior Technicians with data acquisition and verification.
• Operate according to Horizons Environmental Data Quality Management System.
• Assist with construction, maintenance, electronics, telecommunications and data management of the allocated network.
• Contribute to planning and execution aligned with regional monitoring needs and external customer requirements.

Skills

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Outdoor/field work

Team collaboration

Electronics/telecommunications

Education

New Zealand Diploma in Hydrology (Level 5)

Job description

Horizons Environmental Data department is seeking an Environmental Data Technician for the Northern Monitoring team. This role focuses on the successful delivery of Horizons Environmental Data monitoring activities, within the unique and challenging catchments of the central North Island.

This is a full‑time, permanent position, based out of Palmerston North.

The Environmental Data Technician will assist the team’s Environmental Data Team Leaders and Senior Environmental Data Technicians to undertake the acquisition and verification of a range of environmental data parameters. The Environmental Data Technician will be required to operate in accordance with the Environmental Data Team's Quality Management System and assist with construction, maintenance, electronics, telecommunications, and data management of the allocated network.

The environmental data acquisition activities are determined by the needs of the Regional Monitoring Strategy, engineering design and operation, regional planning, research, the operational needs of the emergency response, compliance and river management areas of council as well as the requirements of external customers.

You’ll need to be self‑motivated and capable of taking ownership of completing your work efficiently and to a high standard. Due to the nature, location and driving time within the Northern team; staff will likely be required to stay overnight on a monthly basis.

When you join us, you can look forward to a rewarding career full of opportunities to develop a positive and supportive work environment. We do this through:

• Positive focus on employee health, wellness and wellbeing initiatives across the organisation including your birthday off, wellness day, life insurance for all permanent staff and 5 weeks leave after 2 years of service
• Flexible family friendly work environment
• Ongoing development and opportunities across the organisation to grow, specialise or diversify your skills.
• Working together for a better environment across our region
• A supportive and social work environment across the organisation

About you

• Are you looking for a career change?
• Do you have a background in construction, engineering, electronics or telecommunications?
• Do you enjoy the outdoors and feel comfortable around water?
• Are you looking for a fun and challenging job where you can keep learning new things?
• Are you self‑motivated?

This role, based in Palmerston North, would suit someone with a keen eye for detail who enjoys problem solving both independently and as part of a wider team. If you're passionate about the environment and the data that informs water resources, flood forecasting, science‑informed policy and regulation, we'd love to hear from you.

The Environmental Data Technician role is an intermediate position that sits between an entry‑level Assistant or Graduate Environmental Technician and a Senior Environmental Data Technician. The successful applicant will be supported to complete the New Zealand Diploma in Hydrology (Level 5) and with their ongoing professional development.

About us

The Horizons region extends over 22,200km2 – from Ruapehu in the north and Horowhenua in the south, to Whanganui in the west and Tararua in the east. We work with and for our community in the use and protection of our environment, managing our precious resources of land, air and water; as well as public transport and a key role in emergency management. At Horizons Regional Council we work to make our region a healthy environment where people are thriving, including our staff.

Horizons are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to ensuring we have a diverse and inclusive workplace so our people reflect the diversity of our region.