Description
We are carers for Northland’s environment and community. Are you one of us?
A few things you should know about Northland Regional Council…
Our work is ultimately about working together to care for our region’s incredible environment and many communities, matching our skills and resources with the vision and aspirations of our people.
From healthy waters, protecting our native taonga, developing meaningful relationships with tangata whenua, to creating resilient and adaptable communities in a changing climate. Here at the Northland Regional Council your work makes a difference to our community.
Toitū te whenua, toitū te moana, toitū te tangata. If the land is well, if the sea is well, the people will thrive.
The opportunity awaits…
The Hydrology Monitoring Officer – Groundwater will be the continuous groundwater monitoring expert in a team that carries out the broader range of Hydrology monitoring including rainfall, river flow, tidal, soil and climate monitoring. This position has a particular focus on continuous / telemetered groundwater monitoring but will also be involved in the other aspects of monitoring and reporting.
You will undertake the collection of groundwater data including continuous water level and water quality data, as well as discrete groundwater quality sampling data. However, data collection is just the beginning of this opportunity, you will install, service and maintain the hydrological data collection equipment, process data to national standards (NEMS), interpret and report information to internal and external stakeholders, perform compliance monitoring of resource consents and state of the environment monitoring.
Do you have what it takes?
We are looking for someone who can bring the following to our diverse talent pool:
- Tertiary qualification in a related discipline (e.g., science, hydrology, environmental monitoring etc.)
- 5+ years’ experience in hydrology with groundwater monitoring/science experience
- You will have a good understanding of groundwater systems
- Experience with installing and maintaining hydrometric stations and equipment
- Experience in the analysis of hydrological data for the description of trends and extremes
- Experience in communicating technical hydrological data, including report writing, and presenting to audiences
- Experience with time series software, such as Hilltop is preferable
- Experience with data telemetry hardware and software is preferable
- Experience in local government is preferable
- Full drivers’ licence
We don’t just want someone that CAN do the job, we want someone who has the DRIVE to do a GREAT job and has a passion for what our organisation and values stand for. That’s why at NRC, we understand that sometimes the right person doesn’t ‘tick all the boxes’. If you don’t fit the mould exactly, but truly believe you can help, then tell us. We’ll consider it.
What’s in it for you?
Just as you care about your community and environment, NRC cares about you and we are committed to the wellbeing of our people. Our team has grown a lot over the years, but our small organisation culture is still here. We celebrate our efforts as a team and recognise every individual for their contribution and dedication to their mahi.
We understand the importance of flexibility, so we’re committed to alternative working arrangements for our people. We have a range of flexible work arrangements that we can consider to suit the varied lifestyles of our people.
What’s next?
The work we do really makes a difference and if you are motivated to contribute to the management of Northland’s environment, please apply. Want to have a kōrero with us first or just need more information? If so, contact our Hydrology Manager, Allen Temple (allent@nrc.govt.nz) today.
Applications close on 1 September 2023
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency/citizenship or valid NZ work visa.
