Field Supervisor

5 months ago


Hamilton, New Zealand Waikato Regional Council Full time

**Mō te tūranga | About the role**

You will work closely with our Terrestrial Ecology Scientists to support the establishment of region-wide biodiversity monitoring, including logístical planning, field survey and data management.

You will lead a field team, including supporting 2 student field assistants, and work together to:

- Plan and coordinate site visits, including contacting landowners for permission to access private properties.
- Become familiar with the survey method and field H&S requirements.
- Organise PPE, data collection equipment and site information.
- Undertake relevant training as required.
- Conduct data collection in the field.
- Manage data after field work.

This role is for a fixed-term period of five months commencing around mid-October.

**Mō te tangata | About you**
- Have experience in Tier One animal and/or vegetation monitoring methodology, ideally having led a field team.
- Demonstrate a meticulous approach for collection of scientific data.
- Be able to complete tasks to a high standard whilst following relevant protocols and procedures.
- Have strong interpersonal skills with a customer focus while interacting with landowners and members of the public.
- Be familiar with Microsoft Excel and have a sound understanding of data management processes for handling and analysing large datasets.
- Have back country field skills including navigation and experience travelling over rough terrain.
- Maintain a high level of commitment to Health and Safety.

**Mō ngā pūkenga | Qualifications and experience**
- ~2 years previous experience undertaking Tier One animal and vegetation surveys is desirable.

**Mō te tīma | About the team**
- You will be working closely with our terrestrial ecology scientists and several independent contractors, other key staff will include the environmental monitoring and spatial information teams.
- We work hard to care for the mighty Waikato, so current and future generations will benefit from a healthy environment, strong economy, and vibrant communities.
- Our mahi is as diverse as the region we care for and the people who share it. Our work helps look after our region's water, soil, air, geothermal areas and coasts - so we can all enjoy these precious resources for generations to come.
- If you’d like to understand more about what we do please click here The work we do | Waikato Regional Council.
- By partnering with iwi and working with many others in our communities, our collective kaitiakitanga will make the Waikato region even better. Together, we’ll create a sustainable future that will make a positive difference to people’s lives.

**Mō te tuku tono | How to apply**

Applicants will be reviewed as they come in, and i nterviews for short-listed applicants will take place on 21-22 August.


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