Senior Surface Water Scientist

4 months ago

Napier, New Zealand Hawke's Bay Regional Council Full time

**About the opportunity| Ko te āheinga**:
Hawke's Bay Regional Council (HBRC) is offering an exciting opportunity for a Senior Surface Water Scientist to join our Environmental Science section within the Integrated Catchment Management Group. In this role, you will be responsible for developing the Council’s surface water programs and providing strategic direction to surface water management in Hawke’s Bay. You will have the opportunity to engage in a diverse array of projects aimed at the sustainable management of the region's valuable water resources, collaborating with a skilled team of professionals. HBRC offers a supportive work environment, opportunities for professional development, and a competitive salary package.

**About you| E pā ana ki a koe**:

- Proficiency in using methodologies like Instream Flow Incremental Methodology (IFIM) for determining environmental flows, including minimum flows and surface water allocate
- ion.
- Strong ability to evaluate the impacts of various stressors, such as surface water extraction and climate change, on instream values like aquatic ecosystems.
- Experience with the design of surface water flow programs to assist with setting environmental flows.
- Understanding of the complex interactions between surface water and groundwater, along with the methods for quantifying and investigating associated physical and chemical changes.

**What we offer | Nga huanga mōu**

HBRC offers a supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions will make a significant impact on our region’s future. We provide competitive remuneration, professional development opportunities, and the chance to be part of a dedicated team committed to making a difference.

Other benefits of working for our team include:

- Flexible working options to support work/life balance
- 5 weeks annual leave after 3 years
- 4% superannuation after 3 years
- Life insurance and income protection
- Subsidised eye tests and lenses, flu vaccinations, and other well-being initiatives
- Strong commitment to developing and upskilling people within a supportive working environment.

See a full list of our staff benefits here.

As an equal-opportunity employer, we are dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment. We recognise that collaborative and innovative organisations depend on having a workforce made up from a diverse range of perspectives and experiences. We're all about excellence, and we encourage open communication - if you need any specific support, just let us know Our main goal is to empower each person to share their unique talents to contribute to the outcomes for our community. This commitment ensures that our workplace is a dynamic and progressive space where everyone can flourish.

HBRC is responsible for Civil Defence emergencies and as such, all staff may be called upon to support the response.

If you are passionate about sustainable water management and want to contribute to the protection of Hawke's Bay's environment, we encourage you to apply.

View the full job description here.

**About us | E pā ki a mātou**:
At Hawke’s Bay Regional Council our purpose is to work with our community to protect and manage the region’s precious taonga of rivers, lakes, soils, air, coast and biodiversity for health, wellbeing and connectivity. Our organisation is diverse and our work is varied. Our structure comprises of six key business units; Corporate Services, Integrated Catchment Management, Asset Management, Māori Partnerships, Policy & Regulation, and the Executive Advisory Group which also consists of the Civil Defence and Emergency Management.

**We focus on prioritising**:
Te kounga o te wai, te haumarutanga me te mārohirohi ā-āhuarangi o te whakamarutanga | Water quality, safety and climate-resilient security.

Kia koi, kia toitū hoki te whakamahinga o te whenua | Climate-smart and sustainable land use.

Kia ora, kia āhei, kia mārohirohi ā-āhuarangi hoki te rerenga rauropi | Healthy, functioning and climate-resilient biodiversity.

Kia toitū, kia mārohirohi ā-āhuarangi hoki ngā ratonga me ngā hanganga ā-whare | Sustainable and climate-resilient services and infrastructure.
- 9 August 2024_

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