Student - Catchment Environmental Monitoring (X2)

2 weeks ago

Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand Waikato Regional Council Full time

We're looking for two students to join the soil & land science team that are passionate about the Waikato region, is fit, enjoys working outdoors but is happy using a computer too, can work autonomously but follow a set methodology, is familiar with New Zealand farming systems, is confident talking to members of the public, and has an eye for detail.


If successful, you will be working alongside another student under the guidance of a Soil and Land Scientist primarily on collecting information on catchment-scale riparian condition.

This requires making observations of fencing, riparian vegetation, and stream bank stability along riverbanks in the surveyed catchment. You will also undertake low flow gauging's and sediment sampling in waterways across priority catchments.

Mō te tangata | About you:

  • Be passionate about the outdoors, fieldwork-ready, and enjoy exploring the region, with the ability to walk several kilometres each day in all weather conditions.
  • Have strong interpersonal skills with a strong customer focus while interacting with farmers and members of the public.
  • Demonstrate a meticulous approach for collection of scientific data.
  • Be familiar with Microsoft Excel and have a sound understanding of data management processes for handling and analysing large datasets.
  • Maintain a high level of commitment to Health and Safety.
  • Must have a full New Zealand driver's licence.

Mō te tūranga | About the role:
Conduct catchment-scale riparian condition surveys in a selected priority catchment sites) within the Waikato region

This will include:

  • Becoming familiar with the survey method and field H&S requirements.
  • Organising PPE, data collection equipment, and site files.
  • Contacting landowners for permission to access private properties.
  • Undertaking field surveys.
  • Collating data collected over the summer ready for analysis and reporting.
  • Undertake sediment and nutrient sampling in streams across priority catchments. Assist Environmental Monitoring and Science staff with other field or officebased projects as they arise.
This role is for 3 months, starting in early-mid November 2023 and ending mid-late February 2024.

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