Hydrogeologist

Beca Limited; Auckland; On-site; NZD 71,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Shareholding opportunities

Flexible working

Wellbeing and volunteer leave

Enhanced parental leave

Discounted insurance

Job summary

Beca Limited in Auckland is seeking a skilled Hydrogeologist to join our team and contribute to groundwater projects across water supply, environmental and infrastructure domains. You will have a post-graduate degree in hydrogeology or related field and at least five years of consulting experience in NZ or Australia, with a collaborative, solution-focused approach.

We offer flexible working, strong professional development, share ownership opportunities, and a supportive culture that values your

Qualifications

• Post-graduate degree in hydrogeology, engineering, groundwater hydrology, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of consulting or contracting experience in NZ or Australia.
• Strong collaboration with geoscience and engineering teams.
• Motivated to grow skills and contribute to meaningful projects.

Skills

Hydrogeology

Team collaboration

NZ/Australia consulting

Education

Post-graduate degree in hydrogeology or related field

Job description

Te whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

Are you a passionate Hydrogeologist looking to grow your career in a supportive and high-impact environment? We are looking for a Hydrogeologist to be based in Auckland. Our hydrogeology team is one of the most highly regarded in New Zealand, with a diverse portfolio of projects ranging from:

• Groundwater development for water supply
• Technical impact assessments, monitoring and mitigation
• Field investigations and analysis to support wastewater and stormwater design
• Small-scale to major infrastructure programmes
• Advisory services to clients and project planning

You’ll collaborate with experienced Hydrogeologists, Engineering Geologists, Geotechnical Engineers, and other technical experts across Beca. We offer flexible working arrangements and a strong focus on professional development, mentorship, and career progression.

This is a full‑time permanent role (minimum 30 hours per week) with a salary range of NZD $71,200 – $106,800 per annum, depending on skills and experience.

Mōu ake | About you

You’re curious, collaborative, and ready to contribute to meaningful work. You’ll have a post-graduate background in hydrogeology, engineering, groundwater hydrology, groundwater quality, computational hydrogeology or a related field, and have a minimum of 5 years experience in consulting or contracting environments in New Zealand or Australia.

Most importantly, you’re motivated to grow your skills and thrive in a team that values your contribution. At Beca, you’ll be part of a culture that supports your development and celebrates your success.

Ko tā mātou hei hoatu | What we offer

• Build your skills through our extensive Professional development training programs
• Shareholding opportunities
• A supportive and caring work environment where you can bring your whole self to work
• Flexible working arrangements to balance your personal / family commitments
• Opportunities to learn from our industry experts and technical gurus across the Asia-Pacific
• Wellbeing and volunteer leave
• Enhanced parental leave with up to 22 weeks full paid leave after the birth or placement of your child, inclusive of all genders
• Discounted insurances including health, life and income protection

Beca prides itself on supporting a diverse and inclusive culture – open to inputs from creative people of all genders, ethnicity, identity, thought and experiences.

We also offer a range of employee benefits, designed to reward and recognise the amazing things our people are doing everyday.

Tonoa mai

Hello! And welcome to a whole new world of possibilities with Beca. We hope you’re as keen as we are to find out more about each other. We look forward to seeing your application. The Talent Acquisition Team Make everyday better Creative people together transforming our world' is our vision. It reflects our culture, our aspirations and our purpose - to make everyday better. But we need problem solvers - the makers, the creators, the planners and practitioners to convert ideas into reality. For over 100 years, we’ve been making a visible difference, developing, and delivering solutions for our clients, our people and our community. Focusing on sustainability, innovation, and digital technologies, to create better and safer outcomes. What makes us different? At Beca, our people are our business. We support curiosity and value great ideas, and are passionate about creating a workplace where people are engaged, feel incredible and can belong. Our employee-ownership model sets us apart. It’s an opportunity for our people to be invested in the future success of our business, with share ownership available for eligible employees. We also offer a range of employee benefits, designed to reward and recognise the amazing things our people are doing everyday. And our values of partnership, tenacity, enjoyment and care are reflected in the way we work, with our people and with our clients.

When you are part of our Beca family, you’ll own your own career path and contribute to a legacy.

Join us and discover for yourself how you own your career and can make a everyday better.