Science Technician

Job Type: Permanent | Full TimeLocation: TimaruJob Category: Biotech, R&D, Science Help make a difference in our community and environment Work in outstanding locations within Canterbury   1 Permanent role | 1 Fixed-Term role 9 months Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha │ About Environment CanterburyAs a regional council, we are responsible for managing natural resources including air, soil, water and land. We work in partnership with mana whenua Ngāi Tahu to protect the health of our environment to ensure a sustainable and prosperous future for our region.

The region’s evolving environmental and political context means we will continue to be agile and adaptive, as we respond to regulatory and environmental changes. Our mahi (work) is organised around the delivery of our three core services: Environmental Regulation and ProtectionCommunity Preparedness and Response to HazardsPublic TransportKōrero mō te Tūranga | About the Role Our Hydrology Monitoring field team runs a network of rainfall sites and water level monitoring stations in our rivers and lakes across the Canterbury region.

  The data our team collects helps support our science and informs decision making about the management of Canterbury’s surface water resources. You’ll enjoy working as part of a highly skilled technical field team, using your initiative and drive to help achieve team outcomes. You’ll maintain and develop strong relationships with other field teams and scientists to align our work and contribute to the objectives of our Science Strategy. You’ll support the monitoring and field data collection with hands-on technical work and commitment to data quality.

The position requires regular fieldwork in remote and sometimes rugged outdoor locations, often working alone. It requires operating in or near rivers, carrying heavy equipment, driving long distances, and working in variable weather. Mōu │ About YouIdeally, you’ll have a tertiary or technical qualification like a trade certificate or relevant experience in Hydrology.  You’ll be able to assist the team using a variety of methods and equipment to obtain data relating to the water quantity in our area. This will include measuring of streams and rivers, surveying and gathering rainfall information as per the National Environmental Standards.

You’ll will also be able to assist in our maintenance programmes, and with monitoring site upgrades and installations, and participate in monitoring during high-flow events. While you will be trained and mentored by other team members in all aspects of Hydrology to maintain the national environmental monitoring standards, the role is suited to candidates with developing experience in field-based environmental monitoring and data collection. You’ll need to fully meet the physical and technical duties of this role, including working alone in the field, adhering to health and safety protocols, and following procedures with limited supervision.

The role is not suited to candidates with significant restrictions on availability or field readiness. Mātau ā-Wheako | Experience   A positive and inclusive team attitude Good communication and relationship-building skills Attention to detail and a methodical nature Initiative and self-motivation Adaptability and resilience The ability to identify, investigate and resolve data issues The vision to develop and improve processes Some form of technical qualification, e. g. at Trade Certificate or similar level is desirable. Experience in, and knowledge of Hydrology would be an advantage. First aid, 4WD and remote-control experience would also be helpful.

Ngā hua o te Mahi i te Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha | Working at Environment Canterbury Our Mahi Is Underpinned By Our ValuesKaitiakitanga (stewardship)Pononga (integrity)Manaakitanga (people first)Whanaungatanga (collaboration)Māiatanga (can do)We understand and embrace a diverse workforce; this diversity will enable us to better serve our people, our community, and our greatest taonga, the environment. We value everyone’s contribution, diverse thinking, and skills. We're on a journey to become a treaty partner of excellence, including incorporating te ao Māori into our work.

We offer supportive opportunities to develop capability in this area and encourage our people to use kaupapa Māori, mātauranga Māori, and te reo Māori in our daily work. We welcome you with an open heart & mind, wherever you are on your personal te ao Māori journey Ko ētahi atu kōrero | Additional Information For a confidential chat about this role, please contact Anthony DeJoux on 027 229 4336Applications close on the Sunday, 17 August. Applications will be reviewed as we receive them, and interviews may take place before the close date.

We reserve the right to close advertising early. Please indicate on your cover letter which role you are applying for. Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks, and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role. We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but don't meet every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. Me mahi tahi tātou - Together we can Job Description Science Technician