Posted 01 August, 2026
Summer Field Water Quality Technician (Timaru)
Environment Canterbury
Wellington, WGN, NZ
Full Time
Reference: 443bf768393a3eb5
Job Description
Environment Canterbury’s 2026 Summer Student Programme offers a 3–4 month, full-time, fixed-term opportunity for students seeking real-world experience across our organisation in Timaru. You’ll monitor popular sites for swimming suitability, collect microbial water quality samples from freshwater and marine environments, and alert authorities if results exceed guideline values. The work is field-based, with some data entry in the office and teamwork with the wider field team. #J-18808-Ljbffr