Environmental Technical Assistant (Alexandra)

ORC partnership; Alexandra; Hybrid; NZD 71,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work opportunities

Life Insurance

5 weeks annual leave

Superannuation

Competitive remuneration packages

Job summary

Otago Regional Council (ORC) is seeking Environmental Technical Assistants to join our Environmental Monitoring team on a fixed-term (≈6 months), full-time basis in Dunedin or Alexandra. You will collect water samples for biological and cyanobacteria analyses, assist with State of the Environment work, and support data validation and field operations in summer.

The ideal candidate has completed environmental monitoring work, is studying Environmental Science or similar, holds a full clean

Qualifications

• Completed environmental monitoring work previously
• Studying towards an Environmental Science degree or similar tertiary degree
• Full and clean drivers’ licence
• Proficient computer skills and accurate data entry
• Good observational skills with attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Collect environmental data and samples
• Validate and archive data
• Assist with maintenance of monitoring stations
• Support data validation and archiving processes

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Driver's licence

Observation skills

Education

Environmental Science degree or similar

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Te whakaaetaka me te tautukuka Consents and Compliance

If you like working in the outdoors and want to make a lasting impact on the Otago region, this is the role for you!

At the Otago Regional Council (ORC), our mission is protecting, connecting and enhancing Otago's environment, now and for the future - Mou, moku, mo tatou, For you, for me, for us. To be sure we can deliver on our responsibilities, we are evolving as an organisation, and we're not overstating when we say we have some really big targets to reach. We need the right people, in the right roles, to help us to get there.

We think Otago's a pretty special place. It covers a vast area - the third largest local government region in New Zealand. Those who call Otago home enjoy access to mountains, coastal lowlands, dramatic rivers, and wild beaches. Our environment here is part of who we are, and at ORC, we work each day to look after it.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Environmental Technical Assistants to join our Environmental Monitoring team on a fixed-term (approx. 6 months), full time (37.5 hours per week) basis, in our busy Dunedin or Alexandra offices.

The purpose of these positions is the collection of water samples, for biological and cyanobacteria sampling from bathing beaches, to assist with State of the Environment electric fishing, water quality assessments, biodiversity monitoring, and general field work in the Coastal and Central areas during the summer period. You will be required to work during the period between Christmas and New Year statutory days.

As an Environmental Technical Assistant, you will be responsible for:

• Collecting, validating, and archiving environmental data
• Collecting samples for analysis
• Assisting with service and maintenance of environmental monitoring stations
• Supporting the development and maintenance processes for data validation and archiving

If you like working in the outdoors and want to make a lasting impact on the Otago region, this is the role for you!

About You

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Completed environmental monitoring work at a Regional Council previously
• Studied or be studying towards an Environmental Science degree or similar tertiary degree
• Full and clean drivers’ licence
• Proficient computer skills and accurate data entry
• Good observational skills with attention to detail

We recognise and celebrate diversity within Team ORC and are committed to providing a work environment that supports inclusion and equal opportunities. We actively encourage applications from anyone who will live our values of MANA- We influence with respect and integrity, TIKA- We do the right thing and do things right and AROHA- We show that that we care.

To support our diverse and capable team, we're pleased to offer enhanced benefits such as:

• Flexible work opportunities
• Life Insurance
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Superannuation
• Competitive remuneration packages

All candidates require the right to work in New Zealand.

Annual Package NZD $71,260.00 - $96,410.00