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Environmental Science Leadership Role

2 weeks ago

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Environment Canterbury Full time
Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Leading a team of professionals to provide research and advice on contaminated land and waste management matters
  • Developing and maintaining fit-for-purpose work programmes and resources
  • Actively participating in committee and community working groups
  • Managing contracts and contractors fairly under the appropriate procurement guidelines
  • Leading research on the impact of contaminated land and waste on Canterbury communities
  • Managing communications and enquiries on contaminated land and waste matters

About the Ideal Candidate:

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced professional who has a Master or Bachelor of Science degree in a contaminated land field and five years of professional experience in contaminated land and/or waste work with a Master's degree, or ten years of professional experience in contaminated land and/or waste work with a Bachelor's degree.