Water Quality Technician

NIWA is a dynamic research organisation and New Zealand’s largest and pre-eminent provider of climate, freshwater and marine science. Our core purpose is to enhance the economic value and sustainable management of New Zealand’s aquatic resources and environments, to provide an understanding of climate and the atmosphere, and increase resilience to weather and climate hazards to improve safety and wellbeing of New Zealanders.

What we’re looking for:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced water quality technician for a permanent position in our Hamilton office. The position will mainly provide technical support for research and consultancy work focused on water quality and pollution control related to wastewater and effluent discharges, diffuse pollution and the development of natural treatment systems and mitigation measures involving algae ponds and flow-ways, constructed wetlands, riparian buffers and bioreactors.

What you will bring:

• You will need to have a qualification in an environmental science or a related field and several years’ relevant experience working in an environmental or science role.
• Previous laboratory experience and confidence using a range of water flow and water quality instrumentation would be an advantage.
• You will need to be able to work flexible hours and occasionally undertake fieldwork lasting several days away from Hamilton.

We don’t expect perfection in our candidates – if you think you have what it takes, but don’t meet every point referenced in the position description, please still get in touch!

NIWA offers flexible working options (e.g., part-time, flexible start and finish times). We are happy to discuss potential flexible options for this position at the interview stage.

NIWA promotes the importance and value of an inclusive and diverse workforce, including the Rainbow Community, and pride ourselves on being a family-friendly and supportive workplace.

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