Senior Environmental Monitoring Officer

Taituarā; Richmond; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local environmental organization in Richmond seeks a Senior Environmental Monitoring Officer to lead the design and maintenance of environmental monitoring sites. The role involves operating various technologies and improving network performance while building strong relationships with stakeholders. Candidates should have at least five years of hydrology experience and be comfortable working outdoors.

Benefits

Customizable benefits package

Health insurance

Additional superannuation contributions

Day off on birthday

Relocation assistance if applicable

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of hydrology experience required.
• Ability to manage design, construction, and operation of monitoring assets.
• Confident swimmer with a reasonable level of fitness.

Responsibilities

• Design, construction, and maintenance of monitoring sites.
• Operate various technology for environmental monitoring.
• Lead network performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

Hydrology experience

Stakeholder relationship management

Technology operation

Problem-solving

Fitness for outdoor work

Education

NZ Diploma in Field Hydrology or equivalent

Tools

Data loggers

Remote control boats

Drones

Job description

Help make a difference in our community and environment by joining our team as a Senior Environmental Monitoring Officer.

You will be actively involved in the design, construction, and maintenance of monitoring sites, and operate a wide variety of technology including data loggers, remote control boats, and drones to maintain the environmental monitoring network.

You will work as part of a skilled technical field team, using initiative and drive to help achieve team outcomes. You will lead network performance improvement and offer senior technical advice to a three-year project to upgrade the resilience of the flood monitoring network.

You will be skilled in maintaining and developing strong relationships with stakeholders, working with other teams across the Environmental Science Group, and supporting Council's efforts in effective resource management, water allocation, engineering design, and flood warning.

About you: You will have a minimum of five years of hydrology experience, including the NZ Diploma in Field Hydrology or equivalent training and experience. You will have skills to manage the design, construction, and operation of various monitoring assets.

We are looking for a person who enjoys working with technology, diagnosing and resolving technical problems, and working outdoors in a variety of environments and terrains. You will also need to be a confident swimmer and have a reasonable level of fitness.

Benefits

Our benefits package is unique - you customize it to your preferences to include a combination of extra leave, cash payout, health insurance, and additional superannuation contributions. Alongside health insurance and a day off on your birthday too! Relocation assistance can be arranged for the successful applicant if based outside the region.

Remuneration is appropriate to the level of competency, with an alternative Environmental Monitoring Officer role possible.

How to Apply

We welcome applicants who may not meet all the listed requirements but demonstrate a willingness to learn and hold transferable skills from a relevant field. We value potential and are committed to fostering growth within our team.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.