Casual On-call Technician

1 month ago


Christchurch, New Zealand Science New Zealand Full time

**About Scion**

Scion is a Crown Research Institute that specialises in scientific research and technology development for the forestry, wood products, wood-derived materials, and other biomaterial sectors. We are one of New Zealand's leading research and development organizations where we are home to more than 300 science and support staff on our two main campuses in Rotorua and Christchurch. Scion is at the forefront of new technology development for standing forests, renewables, bioproducts, energy, and the establishment of a broader based bioeconomy. As a company we value a culture of enabling employees to pursue innovation and excellence in their science delivery.

***The Role**

An awesome opening is available for an **8-week fixed-term** **casual **experienced wildfire** Technician** to join our multi-disciplined **Ecology and Environment Research Group **in** February 2025. **You will support the Fire and Atmospheric Sciences Team with the upcoming burns season where you will contribute to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) Extreme Wildfire Research burns by assisting with experimental and prescribed burns, extinguishment, and fire escape mitigation. Drawing on your strong motivation and organisational skills you will assist with research burn preparation by performing fieldwork and sampling, data collection, instrumentation setup, and you will act as the primary contact with landowners during burn.

You will work in a rural field environment with the opportunity frequently travel to Darfield where you will work collaboratively within the team and with related program partners. If you have experience with scientific research, the ability to maintain field and laboratory equipment, a passion for working outdoors, with a strong focus on health and safety you will be the perfect addition to our team.

***Requirements**
- Current full NZ Driver's license
- Previous burning experience, with at least 5+ years of operational wildfire firefighting
- Willingness to travel
- Knowledge of incident management structure (CIMS4) advantageous
- Fireground-qualified and experienced in prescribed burn operations
- Rural fire certifications or education advantageous
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including stakeholder engagement
- Capability to work independently and within teams

**Benefits**
- Opportunity to contribute to innovative research which provides impactful solutions for fire management
- Join a passionate and talented team working for one of New Zealanders leading research and development organisations
- Freshly ground coffee and hot chocolate
- Demonstrated commitment to Good Employer/ EEO principles
- Work alongside world class scientists

**Closing date: Sunday 8 December 2024 at 5.00pm.**

Job Details
- Crown research institute
Scion- Reference #
57279- Posted on
02 Dec 2024- Closes on
08 Dec 2024 17:00- Location(s)
Christchurch- Expertise
Atmospheric Science- Job level(s)
Technician- Work type(s)
Fixed Term less than 6 months- More details (document)
Fire Technician - PD.pdf



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