Environmental Data Management Officer

Environment Southland; Invercargill City, Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 79,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Environment Southland is seeking an Environmental Data Management Officer (Fixed term) to enhance how we collect, manage and use environmental data. You will help build tools, refine processes and ensure data quality for reporting and decision-making, including LAWA submissions.

The role focuses on data integrity, security and accessibility, with responsibilities spanning data tools, processes, and contractual support.

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification to tertiary level.
• A minimum of 2-3 years' experience in environmental data collection and processing is desired.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Good computing skills using spreadsheets, GIS and applying statistical methods. Be technically adept with new technology.
• An understanding of environmental database systems.
• Highly accurate and keen eye for detail.
• Full current driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Developing tools and processes that optimize data use and effectiveness, relevant to the needs of Environment Southland.
• Assisting in the reporting of environmental monitoring data through LAWA and other means.
• Implementing systems and procedures that provide for the integrity, quality and security of monitoring data.
• Delivering contract and science support services.

Skills

Environmental data

GIS

Statistical methods

Data accuracy

Spreadsheets

Driver's license

Database systems

Analytical skills

Technology aptitude

Numerical skills

Education

Tertiary qualification

Tools

GIS

Spreadsheets

Job description

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

Reference: 6944828

Join a team that's shaping the future of environmental management in one of New Zealand's most diverse and awe-inspiring regions, from the wild coastline of Fiordland to the beauty of Stewart Island.

At Environment Southland, we're committed to protecting our region's natural resources, land, water, air, and coast in partnership with our community and mana whenua. We're looking for an Environmental Data Management Officer (Fixed term) to join our team and support our ability to respond to environmental challenges.

This role is 37.5 hours per week, fixed term until 11 February 2028

About the role

As part of our dynamic Science Integration Team, you'll play a key role in enhancing the way we manage and use environmental data. You'll be instrumental in building tools, refining processes, and ensuring our environmental monitoring data is accurate, accessible, and impactful.

This role focuses on

• Developing tools and processes that optimize data use and effectiveness, relevant to the needs of Environment Southland
• Assisting in the reporting of environmental monitoring data through LAWA and other means
• Implementing systems and procedures that provide for the integrity, quality and security of monitoring data
• Delivering contract and science support services.

What you'll bring

We're looking for someone with both technical capability and a passion for environmental data. You'll thrive in a role where accuracy, innovation, and practical problem-solving are key.

• A relevant qualification to tertiary level.
• A minimum of 2-3 years' experience in environmental data collection and processing is desired.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Good computing skills using spreadsheets, GIS and applying statistical methods. Be technically adept with new technology.
• An understanding of environmental database systems.
• Highly accurate and keen eye for detail.
• Full current driver's license.

Why Choose Environment Southland?

We have a lifestyle that is second to none, with easy access to beaches, rivers, lakes, ski fields, national parks and first-class sports facilities. We pride ourselves on the support we give our team to ensure a good work-life balance is a priority. And with affordable real estate, short commutes and a great range of schools on offer there is something here for everyone!

An initial offer of remuneration will be made within the range $78,570.00 - $82,935.00

Working at Environment Southland requires all of our staff to uphold the council's Te Tiriti o Waitangi responsibilities as part of their day-to-day role. This might be through the appropriate delivery of functions through various legislation where Te Tiriti o Waitangi or partnering with mana whenua is required or upholding the commitments that our elected councillors have made to Ng'āi Tahu ki Murihiku through the Charter of Understanding.