Environmental Specialist

Auckland Council; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Auckland Council’s Environmental Evaluation and Monitoring unit seeks an Environmental Specialist in Field Hydrology to join the Hydrology and Environmental Data Management team. The role is based in Auckland CBD and Albany workshop, with work across the Auckland region and a strong field focus.

You will monitor rainfall, river flows, groundwater levels and other environmental parameters using specialist equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience in field data collection and equipment handling.
• Strong problem-solving skills for field challenges.
• Good written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Install monitoring equipment and perform low-voltage electrical work.
• Enter streams to gauge flows and survey sites.
• Maintain sites for high-quality data collection.
• Manage operational logistics for field campaigns.
• Process hydrological data according to standards.

Skills

Field data collection

Problem solving

Practical/hand skills

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

Degree in environmental science or related

NZ Diploma in Field Hydrology

Tools

Field equipment

Data logging tools

Job description

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• Build your career in environmental science and field hydrology
• Join a passionate, knowledgeable and supportive team

Auckland Council’s Environmental Evaluation and Monitoring unit has an opportunity for an EnvironmentalSpecialist in Field Hydrology, to join the Hydrology and Environmental Data Management team.

If you’re passionate about the environment and looking to further your scientific and field monitoring skills, this would be a fantastic role for you.

Based in Auckland CBD and our Albany workshop, but working across the Auckland region, you’ll help deliver our core hydrological monitoring programmes. The role is majority field-based and will involve monitoring of rainfall, river flows, groundwater levels and other environmental parameters using specialist scientific equipment.

On any given day, you could be:

• installing monitoring equipment and low-voltage electrical work
• entering streams to gauge flows
• surveying
• maintaining sites for quality data collection
• managing operational logistics
• processing hydrological data according to National Environmental Monitoring Standards

You’ll have on-call responsibilities and the potential to assist Auckland Emergency Management/Civil Defence with information logistics during extreme weather events. You’ll also have the opportunity to support other programmes like water quality, coastal processes, marine ecology and terrestrial biodiversity.

With a degree or equivalent qualification in environmental science, environmental engineering or a New Zealand Diploma in Field Hydrology, you’ll have passion for the outdoors and have an excellent health and safety attitude.

You’ll be able to conduct yourself confidently in the field, over variable terrain and in variable weather conditions, and enjoy being part of a team, with a shared commitment to collecting and delivering high-quality data.

We will be looking for the following key role requirements:

• field work experience collecting environmental data, including using a range of equipment in data collection and managing logistics with team members
• strong problem-solver, you can come up with innovative solutions to technical challenges in the field
• comfortable working in remote areas, strong practical skills, and like to work with your hands
• good written and verbal communication skills
• current full driver's license

The following would advantageous:

• knowledge of time series data management
• training and certifications for manual handling, power tool use and electrical installations
• an understanding of New Zealand’s regulatory framework and local government processes

If you enjoy being outdoors, getting hands-on and continually learning, this is a role with plenty to offer. You’ll be surrounded by a passionate team keen to share their knowledge, while building practical experience across hydrology and the wider environmental monitoring space.

Please find a copy of the position description HERE

This role is deemed safety sensitive and in line with Auckland Council policy, you will be required to complete pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. A full driver's license is a requirement.

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.