GNS Science, Te Pῡ Ao occupies a unique place in New Zealand’s science landscape. For more than 150 years we’ve been producing world-leading Western knowledge-based Earth science research. Now, our practice is evolving to explore and include mātauranga Māori in our research. This - coupled with people who are passionate and committed to science that has real impact - means we are actively working to bringing our vision of a cleaner, safer, more prosperous New Zealand to life. GNS offers a supportive and flexible work environment, professional career development and generous employee benefits.

Te Puna Mōrearea I te Rū / The National Geohazards Monitoring Centre (NGMC)

The NGMC is the rapid event response branch of GNS Science. Using the best operationalised science available, the NGMC’s mission is to provide pertinent and rapid intelligence to decision-makers in civil defence and emergency management agencies. There are five teams of four Geohazard Analysts in the Centre. The current teams are a close-knit group who embrace the values of psychological safety and mutual support.

In this role, you will:

- Locate and respond to earthquakes
- Monitor warning systems for volcanic unrest/eruption
- Use tools to identify tsunamigenic threats
- Maintain situational awareness
- Have an Agile mindset
- Be comfortable following standard operating procedures
- Be willing to travel to back up sites several times a year
- Communicate information about significant events to duty officers and experts
- Liaise directly with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)

The working environment can be fast paced and exciting especially when dealing with events of national significance. If this sounds like an environment you thrive in, we want to hear from you.

About you

The successful applicants for this role will be:

- Open, reflective, and willing to work as a member of a high performing team
- Willing to work in a shift environment (a 6 on 4 off roster)
- Interested in emergency management
- Have a geoscience qualification
- Possess a current full driver’s license

**Benefits**:

- Psychologically safe work environment
- An awesome team culture, that values continuous improvement and collaboration
- Experiencing working on a wide range of projects
- Professional career development in both geoscience and emergency management
- Wellbeing benefits

Want to know more?

Applications close: 11.55 pm on Sunday, 4 February 2024