Posted 17 July, 2026
Principal Fluvial Geomorphologist
WSP
Palmerston North, MWT, NZ
Full Time
Reference: 920d100ad8f985cc
Job Description
Job Description What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives enabling you to do the best work of your life. You can experience a world of opportunities to shape a career as unique as you. WSP is one of the world’s top professional services firms, bringing together some of the brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe. We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. We see the world through a Future Ready® lens, fuelled by a shared commitment to making a positive impact—one project and community at a time. Principal Fluvial Geomorphologist Our Primary Industries group has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Fluvial Geomorphologist to conduct geomorphic and flood risk assessments and provide design support. You will provide sound technical advice and project leadership within Primary Industries and the wider WSP business. At the principal level, you will mentor within the team and serve as a subject matter expert and technical reviewer across the business. This role is focused on fluvial morphodynamics. Your technical proficiency in field and desktop work will drive delivery of natural resource solutions. Forming part of the Rural Water team, you’ll also have a significant focus on sustainable, working landscapes and rural catchments. You will have excellent GIS and communication skills as well as a solid foundation in numerical modelling, geoanalytics and/or hydraulic/geomorphic design. Location: Palmerston North, Hamilton or Christchurch offices. About you Postgraduate qualification with specialization in Physical Geography, Geomorphology, Hydraulic Engineering, Engineering geology, Hydrology or related. 10 - 15 years' experience in applied geomorphic assessment and/or design. Proficiency in hydraulic and/or landscape evolution modelling software. Demonstrates strong skills in fieldwork. Current, clean drivers license. #J-18808-Ljbffr