Summer Assistant

**Summer Assistant Vacancy - Laboratory (Fixed term - 12 weeks) 2x Roles Available**:
**Ngā āhuatanga o te tūranga - Role Highlights**:

- Applications are now open for our Toi Moana Summer Experience Programme, running from 11 November 2024 to 31 January 2025.
- Opportunity to gain valuable work experience in local government.
- A 12 week paid programme with opportunities to contribute to our projects and help Toi Moana deliver our community outcomes.

**Te Tūranga - The Role**:
Our Laboratory and Sampling Service team is working on testing and delivering the important data that supports the management of our environment and we need your help

Duties will include:

- Microbiology or Chemistry laboratory analysis support*
- Assisting in data collection activities.
- Data entry and administration.

You will be joining the Laboratory and Sampling Services team and working in either our Microbiology or Chemistry department testing environmental, potable and effluent waters for general laboratory parameters.

**Ngā Pūkenga, ngā wheako - Your Skills & Experience**:

- Be studying or plan to commence studying towards a science degree.
- Be available to work across the full holiday period.
- Have excellent attention to detail.
- Have an analytical and inquiring mind.
- Have sound Microsoft Office skills.

This position will be located in Whakatāne.

**Ko wai mātau? He aha te kaupapa nei? - About Us & Our Toi Moana Summer Experience Programme**:
At Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council (BOPRC) we guide and support the sustainable development of the Bay of Plenty, now and into the future. A major focus of our work involves looking after the environment, but we also have a broader responsibility with others for the economic, social and cultural well-being of our regional community.

Our Toi Moana Summer Experience Programme has been running for more than 30 years because we believe one of the best ways to learn is on the job. Each year our Summer Assistants play an important role by supporting our teams and completing important pieces of work around the Bay of Plenty. There is no better place to contribute to your community and the environment you live in, while working alongside passionate and professional experts in their fields.

**He aha tā Toi Moana? - **What’s on Offer?**
- An incredible Summer Experience Programme with full induction and ongoing learning opportunities.
- Support and mentoring on the job.
- Diverse working environment and friendly team atmosphere.

**Next Steps**:

- Applications will be automatically acknowledged upon receipt.
- Interviews will be held over the phone or via MS teams/ Zoom from **Monday 16 September 2024.**:
**Applications close 11pm, Sunday 15 September 2024 and will be accepted online only.