Environmental Scientist – Water Quality & Field Expert

Beca Limited; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Beca Limited in Auckland/Wellington seeks an early-career Environmental Scientist (2–4 years) to support water quality projects, focused on wastewater management for major infrastructure clients. The role spans field work, sampling, data analysis, and reporting, with opportunities across NZ’s environmental disciplines and client engagements.

You will join a national team of ecologists, water and air quality scientists, and other specialists, contributing to innovative solutions and trusted

Qualifications

• Water quality experience, including NZ’s water quality frameworks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A tertiary degree in environmental science, chemistry, environmental engineering or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking team-based or independent field work at locations across the country.
• Environmental construction monitoring, and soil and/or water sampling.
• Completing desktop and site analyses to prepare technical reports for options assessments, consent applications and compliance.
• Maintaining and developing great relationships with internal and external clients.

Skills

Water quality experience

Communication skills

Education

Environmental science or related degree

Tools

ESdat

GIS

Job description

Beca Limited in Auckland/Wellington seeks an early-career Environmental Scientist (2–4 years) to support water quality projects, focused on wastewater management for major infrastructure clients. The role spans field work, sampling, data analysis, and reporting, with opportunities across NZ’s environmental disciplines and client engagements.

You will join a national team of ecologists, water and air quality scientists, and other specialists, contributing to innovative solutions and trusted