Environmental Scientist: Water Quality & Fieldwork

Beca; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount health insurance

Gym membership discounts

Social club events

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Beca Environmental Advisory is seeking an early-career Environmental Scientist (2–4 years) based in Auckland or Wellington. You will contribute to water quality projects for major infrastructure clients, with opportunities to engage in broader environmental tasks and client collaboration.

You will join a national team of specialists including ecologists, data analysts, and planners, working across NZ and contributing to environmental outcomes with quality reporting and fieldwork.

Qualifications

• Water quality experience aligned with NZ legislation and planning frameworks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A tertiary degree in environmental science, chemistry, environmental engineering, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking field work at locations across the country, independently or in teams.
• Environmental construction monitoring, soil and/or water sampling.
• Prepare desktop and site analyses to support reports and consent applications.
• Prepare technical reports to support projects and compliance.
• Maintain and develop relationships with internal and external clients.

Skills

Water quality experience

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Environmental science degree / Chemistry / Environmental engineering

Tools

ESdat

GIS

Job description

Beca Environmental Advisory is seeking an early-career Environmental Scientist (2–4 years) based in Auckland or Wellington. You will contribute to water quality projects for major infrastructure clients, with opportunities to engage in broader environmental tasks and client collaboration.

You will join a national team of specialists including ecologists, data analysts, and planners, working across NZ and contributing to environmental outcomes with quality reporting and fieldwork.