Environmental Monitoring Officer I

About the role In this role you will be collecting, managing and analysing a wide range of environmental data, including groundwater/river/lake/sea levels, river flows, water quality, ecology and meteorology. You will be required to maintain our network of automated monitoring sites and to carry out physical surveys and measurements using sensitive monitoring and communications equipment. In addition, you will be expected to plan, implement and complete specialised technical projects. Your skills and experience Science, engineering or similar tertiary qualification. Minimum of 3 years of experience in undertaking data collection activities. Valid current driver’s licence. Technical scientific skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Initiative and excellent organisational skills. A reasonable level of fitness. Practical skills (knows their way around a toolbox). An adaptable approach to their work and the changing environment where it is performed (all weather). Confidence around and in water (streams, rivers etc). Less experienced applicants may be considered at the lower Environmental Monitoring Officer II level (note remuneration differs if appointed at this lower level). Benefits Competitive remuneration. Plenty of opportunities for growth, learning and development. Five additional leave days so you can take paid leave over the Christmas/NY period. Life insurance and income protection insurance. Employee benefits / discounts. This role is located in Whakatāne. Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand and a current, valid driver’s licence. As this position is designated as being "safety sensitive", the successful candidate will be asked to undergo a pre‑employment drug and alcohol check as part of the recruitment. #J-18808-Ljbffr