Posted: 28/08/2024
Closing Date: 11/09/2024
Job Type: Fixed Term – Full Time
Location: Whangārei
Job Category: Other
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…
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and energetic Monitoring Officer to join our Hydrology team. This is a fixed-term role, starting in October and running through to November 2025 to cover parental leave.
In this role, you will be responsible for collecting groundwater data, including continuous water level and water quality data, as well as discrete groundwater quality sampling data. You will also install, service, and maintain hydrological data collection equipment, process the data, and interpret the results.
We are seeking someone with experience in a similar role who is comfortable interpreting and communicating hydrological data through both report writing and presentations. This is a chance to join an experienced and supportive team and work in a role which includes both field and office based mahi.
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.
- Experience with time series software, such as Hilltop is preferable.
- Experience with installing and maintaining hydrometric stations.
- Experience in communicating hydrological data, including report writing, and presenting to audiences.
- Proficient with Microsoft applications, particularly Word, Excel & Outlook.
- Local government experienced is preferred.
- Full drivers’ licence.
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. 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 mahi we do really makes a difference and if you are someone who is 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 Allen Temple, our Hydrology Manager (Allent@nrc.govt.nz). When you hit apply, you will be taken through to our external careers site, and will be able to view the Job description here: JD: Hydrology Monitoring Officer – Groundwater
Applications close on 11 September 2024
We review applications as they are received / apply now as the close date may change. Please note we will not accept email applications.
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency/citizenship or valid NZ work visa.
