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A regional environmental authority in Tauranga is seeking a Senior Scientist - Freshwater. The role involves providing expert environmental advice and managing projects focused on freshwater systems. Candidates should have a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience and possess advanced knowledge in environmental science and freshwater resources management. This position offers flexible working conditions and competitive remuneration.
Thriving together - mō te taiao, mō ngā tāngata.
Our environment and our people go hand-in-hand.
This role is key to our science success here at Toi Moana. You will be joining the Science team and will operate at a senior level and give effect to the Regional Council\'s functions, plans, strategies, and policies. This will include developing and managing research and monitoring projects, the implementation and management of monitoring projects for state of the environment reporting, and providing specialist technical advice. The role will have a core focus on freshwater systems, which naturally has a crossover to working collaboratively with colleagues in estuarine environments.
About the role
The role of Senior Scientist - Freshwater is challenging and varied with responsibilities that include:
Your skills and experience
For this role you must have:
Council provides a flexible working policy, subject to the needs of the community and the team. While the role can be based in Tauranga, Whakatāne or Rotorua the staff member is expected to support office anchor days in both Tauranga and Whakatāne offices.
Who we are
Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council is responsible for land, air and water as well as public transport and economic development. A major focus of our work involves looking after the environment. We manage the effects of people\'s use of freshwater, land, air and coastal water. However, we also have a broader responsibility with others for the economic, social and cultural well-being of the regional community.
We are a values-driven organisation, that really cares about our people. Who you are is important to us and we welcome diversity as an opportunity to grow our teams and are keen to support people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, religions and abilities. We want Toi Moana to be a place where you bring your whole self to work.
Highlights of working with us include:
There are flexible working options, subject to the needs of the community and the team. While the role can be based in Tauranga, Whakatāne or Rotorua the successful team member is expected to support office anchor days in both Tauranga and Whakatāne offices.
The salary for the role ranges from $124,677.15 to $146,664.33 per annum depending on skills and experience.
How to apply
Click APPLY NOW or contact Stacey Faire - Science Team Leader on +64272033613 for a confidential discussion.
To access a copy of Te Tūranga Mahi (Job Description) please click on the following link or copy and paste it into your web browser: https://tinyurl.com/567vxf9n
NB: To apply for this job, you must have the legal right to be able to work in New Zealand and also a current, valid driver\'s licence. As this position is designated as being "safety sensitive", the successful candidate will be asked to undergo a pre-employment drug and alcohol check as part of the recruitment.
Applications close 5pm, Monday 13 October 2025 and will only be accepted online.