Environmental Technician

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 an Environmental Technician to join the Environmental Monitoring team on a fixed-term, 18-month, full-time basis. The role sits in the Central Otago team and can be based in Alexandra or Queenstown, with Wanaka considered for highly experienced candidates.

You will conduct field measurements and maintain monitoring infrastructure to inform stakeholders about Otago's environment.

Qualifications

• A tertiary degree in Environmental Sciences, Geography/Geology, Biology, Biology/Chemistry related fields or equivalent level of knowledge.
• Current full NZ Drivers Licence.
• 5+ years’ experience in a similar position.
• Experience in time-series data processing techniques and construction of data collection platforms including telemetry systems.
• Knowledge of monitoring parameters and sampling techniques for surface water quality and quantity.

Responsibilities

• Collecting, validating, and archiving environmental and survey data
• Providing technical advice on surface water quality and quantity monitoring to the group and other departments in ORC
• Following procedures and standards to ensure best practice
• Reviewing data to ensure compliance

Skills

NZ Driver Licence

Time-series data processing

Telemetry systems

Data collection platforms

Monitoring parameters

Education

Tertiary degree in Environmental Sciences / Geography / Geology / Biology

Tools

Telemetry systems

Job description

Te whakaaetaka me te tautukuka Consents and Compliance

If you enjoy working outdoors and working in a supportive team, then 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 an Environmental Technician to join our Environmental Monitoring team on a fixed-term, 18-month, full-time basis (37.5 hours per week). The role will sit within our Central Otago team and can be based in either Alexandra or Queenstown. We would also consider basing the role in Wanaka for a candidate with a high level of relevant experience and technical expertise. We welcome applicants of all skill levels, both entry level and senior experience for this role.

The purpose of this position is to conduct field measurements, field maintenance of the monitoring infrastructure, advise on environmental data sampling, as well as the validation and archiving of key environmental parameters. The information is used to inform the public and key stakeholders about the state of the environment in Otago and to enable the Council to make informed decisions. The key monitoring areas for this role are surface water quality and quantity.

As an Environmental Technician, you will be responsible for:

• Collecting, validating, and archiving environmental and survey data
• Providing technical advice on surface water quality and quantity monitoring to the group and other departments in ORC
• Following procedures and standards to ensure best practice
• Reviewing data to ensure compliance

If you enjoy working outdoors and working in a supportive team, then this is the role for you!

About You

Our ideal candidate will have:

• A tertiary degree in Environmental Sciences, Geography/Geology, Biology, Biology/Chemistry related fields or equivalent level of knowledge
• Current full NZ Drivers Licence
• 5+ years’ experience in a similar position
• Experience in time-series data processing techniques and construction of data collection platforms including telemetry systems
• Knowledge of monitoring parameters and sampling techniques for surface water quality and quantity

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

At ORC, we value diversity, and the different strengths people bring. We can provide flexible recruitment options such as virtual interviews, online kōrero, or whānau-inclusive interviews. If you would like to have whānau support with you during your interview, just let us know—we welcome it!

Learn more about who we are ‑ join our online whānau! Follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook to see what life at ORC is like.

All candidates require the right to work in New Zealand.

For further information, please contact [e-mail]

Department

Compensation

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