Science Technician

4 days ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Environment Canterbury Full time

Help make a difference in our community and environment.
Work in outstanding locations within Canterbury.
Shape future generations with the work you do now.
Waitaha - our Canterbury region - is like no other and we are proud to call it home.
We are privileged to be working with Nga Papatipu Runanga, stakeholders, and our wider community to protect our environment, including water, land, and air through regulation and planning.
As a Regional Council, we're responsible for flood protection, public transport, civil defence, and more.
Together we're taking action to shape a thriving and resilient Canterbury, now and for future generations.
Toitu te marae o Tane, toitu te marae o Tangaroa, toitu te tangata, if the land is well and the sea is well, the people will thrive.
You'll enjoy working as part of a highly skilled technical field team, using your initiative and drive to help achieve team outcomes.
You'll maintain and develop strong relationships with other field teams and scientists to align our work and contribute to the objectives of our Science Strategy.
Our surface water quantity field team runs a network of rainfall sites and water level monitoring stations in our rivers and lakes across the Canterbury region.
The data our team collects helps support our science team and informs decision-making about the management of Canterbury's surface water resources.
Key Responsibilities: Use a variety of methods and equipment to obtain data relating to the water quantity in our area.Measure streams and rivers, survey, and gather rainfall information.Assist with maintenance programmes and site upgrades.Participate in high-flow events.Be trained in all aspects of Hydrology to assist in maintaining the national environmental monitoring standards.Minimum Requirements: A technical qualification like a trade certificate or similar level.Experience or aptitude for diagnosing and resolving technical problems.A positive and inclusive team attitude.Good communication and relationship-building skills.Attention to detail and a methodical nature.Initiative and self-motivation.Adaptability and resilience.The ability to identify, investigate, and resolve data issues.The vision to develop and improve processes.Experience in, or knowledge of Hydrology is an advantage.4WD and motorbike experience would also be a plus.Experience in planning fieldwork, overseeing environmental data programmes, or working within a field team would be advantageous.This position will require overnight stays and some work outside of normal hours.
Confidence driving long distances, working alone, around water, and in a variety of weather conditions is essential.
Our values underpin everything we do.
We understand and embrace a diverse workforce; this diversity will enable us to better serve our people, our community, and our greatest taonga, the environment.
We value everyone's contribution, diverse thinking, and skills.
We're on a journey to become a treaty partner of excellence, including incorporating te ao Maori into our work.
We offer supportive opportunities to develop capability in this area and encourage our people to use kaupapa Maori, matauranga Maori, and te reo Maori in our daily work.
We welcome you with an open heart & mind, wherever you are on your personal te ao Maori journey.
For a confidential chat about this role, please contact Anthony DeJoux on 027 229 4336.
Applications close on Sunday 9 February.
We encourage you to apply early; we will be reviewing applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close the advertising early.
Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks, and a criminal check.
Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role.

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