Environmental Data Technician – Field & Data Specialist

Qjumpers; Manawatū-Whanganui; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday off

Wellness day

Life insurance

5 weeks leave after 2 years

Job summary

Horizons Regional Council is seeking an Environmental Data Technician for the Northern Monitoring team, based in Palmerston North. The role involves acquiring and verifying environmental data and maintaining data networks in challenging central North Island catchments.

You will work with team leaders to ensure data quality, support QA processes, and stay overnight monthly due to travel. Horizons offers a supportive environment with development opportunities and strong employee wellbeing programs.

Qualifications

• Background in construction, engineering, electronics or telecommunications.
• Interest in outdoors and water environments.
• Self-motivated and keen to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist with acquiring and verifying environmental data.
• Follow Quality Management System procedures.
• Support construction, maintenance, electronics, telecommunications and data management of the network.
• Contribute to river management and emergency response data needs.

Skills

Construction background

Engineering background

Electronics background

Telecommunications background

Outdoor work

Self-motivated

Curiosity

Education

NZ Diploma in Hydrology (Level 5)

Job description

Horizons Regional Council is seeking an Environmental Data Technician for the Northern Monitoring team, based in Palmerston North. The role involves acquiring and verifying environmental data and maintaining data networks in challenging central North Island catchments.

You will work with team leaders to ensure data quality, support QA processes, and stay overnight monthly due to travel. Horizons offers a supportive environment with development opportunities and strong employee wellbeing programs.