GRADUATE - FISH PASSAGE TECHNICIAN - 1003

GRADUATE - FISH PASSAGE TECHNICIAN - 1003 Waikato Regional Council – Hamilton, North Island If you thrive on a mix of outdoor and office work, are keen to explore the Waikato Region while making a positive impact on our native freshwater species, this job is perfect for you! This 6-month position is integral to our regional environmental monitoring efforts and focuses on a pioneering project to pinpoint physical barriers to the migration of native wai māori ika/freshwater fish, such as tuna (eels) and galaxiids. We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic, and dependable candidates to identify structures around streams and assess their impact on fish passage by conducting on-site surveys: You are passionate about our natural resources, want to learn more about human impacts, and how to manage them. You have completed or are pursuing a tertiary degree in natural, physical, or environmental sciences, or have relevant field experience. ou thrive in a small independent team, enjoy working outdoors, and are committed to the health of our environment. You prioritise safety in the outdoors, hold a full driver’s licence, and want to learn how to collect reputable information that is used in research and reporting. You have a moderate level of fitness and ability to navigate in steep terrain. Basic GIS (Geographic Information Systems) experience is an advantage. Mō te tūranga | About the role: Join the Ecological Monitoring Team at Waikato Regional Council (WRC) for an exciting fixed-term full-time role across six months from 2 November 2026 until 30 April 2027. While based out of our Hamilton office, you will venture across the diverse landscapes of the Waikato Region. One day you may be surveying culverts in the Coromandel, while the next sees you investigating a weir in the Waipā! As part of our dynamic team, you will be: Collaborating with scientists to pinpoint locations for fish passage assessments using various mapping and GIS software. Planning field surveys, including identifying potential access hazards and coordinating access with landowners. Engaging in extensive fieldwork, including travelling to remote fish passage sites, with some excursions extending into overnight stays (food and accommodation provided). Prioritizing team safety both on- and off-road while surveying fish passage obstructions and collecting high quality data. Managing ecological data using the NIWA Fish Passage Assessment Tool and WRC databases and conducting data analyses. Contributing to reports detailing your findings and recommending structures for remediation. Supporting other WRC Environmental Monitoring teams, with opportunities to participate in freshwater fish and invertebrate monitoring, as well as water quality assessments across streams, rivers, and lakes, and other ecological projects. Applications will be reviewed as they come in, and this role will close on Sunday 9 August 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact ***************@waikatoregion.govt.nz Be careful - Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad. #J-18808-Ljbffr