Senior Environmental Scientist

2 weeks ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Greater Wellington Regional Council Full time
  • Deliver projects that influence improved environmental outcomes related to groundwater
  • Opportunities to work across the Wellington Region on challenging and interesting projects
  • Flexible working to suit you and your whānau, along with generous leave allowances

We need a motivated and energetic Groundwater Scientist with a passion for the environment to join our Knowledge Water Team. This is a permanent, full-time role, ideally based in our Wellington office.

About the role

We are looking for a senior scientist with groundwater expertise who can listen and respond to the needs of Greater Wellington, our region's communities, and the environment.

Working alongside our Wairarapa-based Senior Groundwater Scientist, you will:

  • Lead regional groundwater programmes, as well as developing targeted scientific studies that assist with our environmental management programmes.
  • Be a primary knowledge contact for policy and consenting staff who are looking for groundwater quality and allocation advice to inform regional plan development and consent decisions.

You will also:

  • Work with highly motivated and experienced scientific and engineering staff across multidisciplinary projects to deliver robust science to inform council's collaborative planning process, catchment planning and regional plan development.
  • Support the Team Leader in developing process and guidance for the team and Knowledge Function.
  • Participate in collaborative processes across the national research sector and work with many of the leading research organisations in New Zealand to deliver the best information to inform resource management in our region.

Skills and experience required:

  • Relevant post-graduate qualifications in groundwater science (or equivalent experience).
  • At least five years' experience.
  • Project management experience.
  • A high level of written skills, including a demonstrated ability to undertake scientific investigations, analysis, and reporting.
  • Proven ability to present science to a wide range of audiences, including mana whenua, stakeholders, and community groups.
  • A working knowledge of scientific monitoring techniques, experimental design, QA/QC and management of environmental data.
  • Sound understanding of resource management legislation in relation to New Zealand.
  • Strong networking skills, the ability to mentor others, and an understanding of the importance of working in partnerships with others.
  • A full and current driver licence.

What we offer:

  • Work to suit your life and whānau with our flexible working policy.
  • We'll encourage you to grow and prosper with a range of learning and development opportunities, internal secondments and career progression.
  • Your wellbeing is our priority – we'll provide medical and trauma insurance, support through our employee assistance programme or Manawa Ora providers, generous annual and sick leave, along with Tangihanga leave and support.
  • We want you to have a sense of belonging, where you can reflect your personal and cultural identity in the way that you work.
  • Social clubs, staff networks and a friendly and inclusive culture.
  • Great working environments across our beautiful region.

Come help treasure and grow our rohe together

Our rohe and its lands, waterways, animals, plants and people can only grow stronger if they are nurtured.

To join our team is to step up and commit to playing an active part in this important mahi. That means restoring nature, connecting people and places, reducing environmental impacts, and helping this rohe and its people prosper.

We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and support mana whenua as Kaitiaki. We're also part of a collective movement alongside our community members whose hopes for the future of this region are just as high as your own.

Our efforts across environmental management, public transport, flood protection, regional parks and water supply are interconnected and integral to treasuring our rohe and growing our future.

How to apply

Greater Wellington is proud to be a member of Diversity Works. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive, flexible, and supportive workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and welcome the unique talent and experience you will bring to our team.

We are passionate about ensuring our recruitment processes are fair and equitable. Please let us know if you have any accessibility needs or adjustments that need to be made so we can offer a recruitment process that is more accessible to you.

Click on the Apply for job link to be redirected to Greater Wellington's job vacancies page and follow the links to view the job description and to apply for the role with a cover letter and CV.

For further information, please contact Andy Brown at

Applications close: 5.00pm Sunday, 16 June 2024. However, we will be reviewing applications as they come and will interview as soon as possible to secure the right person.

All applicants will be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in New Zealand.

The salary range for this position, inclusive of all benefits, is $98,546 to $147,818, with a midpoint of $123,182. Starting remuneration will depend on the skills and experience of the successful applicant.

Agency applications won't be considered at this time.


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