Student - Water Quality Monitoring

1 day ago

Hamilton, New Zealand Waikato Regional Council Full time

**Who we’re looking for**:
We are seeking enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about the environment and eager to spend their summer outdoors, making a real difference. Toitū te taiao

**Mō te tangata |**About you**:

- Pursuing or completed a degree in natural, physical, environmental sciences, or related field.
- Team player who enjoys working outdoors and is passionate about our taiao environment.
- Reasonably fit and ready for action, capable of handling heavy lifting and walking to sites.
- Road trip lover? You’ll be driving long distances across the scenic Waikato Region - full drivers licence required.
- Confident swimmer, comfortable in and around water.
- Detail oriented with high self-motivation.
- Commitment to maintaining high health and safety standards.

**Mō te tūranga**| About the role**:
Join our thriving Water Quality Monitoring Team, based in Hamilton, and embark on fun field adventures, ki ngā tōpito katoa o te rohe o Waikato - to every point of the Waikato region, from the stunning waters of Coromandel to the majestic Lake Taupō and beyond.

**This position involves**:

- Water quality sampling of rivers, streams, and lakes using our standard operating protocols.
- Weekly visits to freshwater and coastal recreational sites for sampling.
- Use handheld instruments to measure various water quality parameters in the field.
- Calibrate and maintain field equipment regularly.
- Enter data using mobile apps and process data quality assured data to our sample management system and databases.
- Undertake site maintenance to required safety standards.
- Assist our environmental monitoring and science staff with exciting projects, both in the field and office.
- This role is fixed term starting in November 2025 and ending February 2026.

**Why join us**:

- Training and Mentorship: Gain hands-on experience and receive valuable mentorship and training.
- Health and Wellbeing: Enjoy our supportive and safe work culture.
- Memorable Summer: create unforgettable experiences and memories.
- Social and Networking: Join our vibrant social club and build lasting connections.
- Environmental Impact: Make a difference to our taiao - environment and hāpori - communities.

**Mō te tuku tono | How to apply**:

- Ready to make a splash this summer? Applications will be reviewed as they come in, so don’t wait - Kaua e tatari This role closes on Sunday 17 August.
- For a copy of the role description, please click here.
- “He waka eke noa
- we are in this together” - Join us and make this summer one for the books

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