Groundwater Modeller – Data-Driven Climate & Water Resources
New Zealand Institute for Earth Science Limited
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Job summary
Earth Sciences New Zealand is seeking an experienced Intermediate Groundwater Modeller to tackle NZ’s water management challenges. You will work on nationally significant research and consultancy projects, applying numerical modelling to groundwater and surface water systems to support evidence-based decisions.
You will collaborate with leading scientists, develop coding solutions and data workflows, and contribute to publications and funding opportunities.
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent research experience in groundwater modelling or hydrogeology.
- Proven ability to develop groundwater flow and integrated surface water–groundwater models.
- Strong coding and mathematical skills with data processing and modelling workflows.
Responsibilities
- Develop numerical groundwater and hydrological models for research and consultancy.
- Investigate groundwater systems, groundwater–surface water interactions, and climate impacts.
- Build conceptual and mathematical models, perform uncertainty analyses, and apply advanced techniques.
- Develop coding solutions, data workflows, and model integration tools.
- Collaborate with scientists and clients to deliver high‑quality projects and funding opportunities.
- Publish findings and present at conferences, contributing to scientific excellence.
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Job description
Earth Sciences New Zealand is seeking an experienced Intermediate Groundwater Modeller to tackle NZ’s water management challenges. You will work on nationally significant research and consultancy projects, applying numerical modelling to groundwater and surface water systems to support evidence-based decisions.
You will collaborate with leading scientists, develop coding solutions and data workflows, and contribute to publications and funding opportunities.
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