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Environmental Specialist
Auckland Council. Deliver core hydrological monitoring programmes across the Auckland region .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in hydrological monitoring and data collection, with a strong foundation in environmental science and engineering. Capable of managing logistics and conducting fieldwork under varying conditions while ensuring compliance with environmental standards.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Hydrological MonitoringField Data CollectionLogistics ManagementProblem-Solving SkillsEnvironmental Science Degree
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Hard Skills
Hydrological Data ProcessingLow-Voltage Electrical WorkSurveyingData Collection Equipment UsageTime Series Data Management
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsProblem-SolvingWillingness to Work with HandsPassion for the Outdoors
Tools & Technologies
Specialist Scientific EquipmentMonitoring Equipment
Certifications & Qualifications
New Zealand Diploma in Field HydrologyManual Handling TrainingPower Tool Use CertificationElectrical Installations Certification
Industry Keywords
National Environmental Monitoring StandardsNew Zealand Regulatory FrameworkEnvironmental EngineeringAuckland Emergency ManagementCivil Defence
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Deliver core hydrological monitoring programmes across the Auckland region
- Monitor rainfall, river flows, groundwater levels and other environmental parameters using specialist scientific equipment
- Install monitoring equipment and perform low-voltage electrical work
- Enter streams to gauge flows
- Conduct surveying
- Maintain monitoring sites to support quality data collection
- Manage operational logistics
- Process hydrological data according to National Environmental Monitoring Standards
- Undertake on-call responsibilities
- Potentially assist Auckland Emergency Management/Civil Defence with information logistics during extreme weather events
- Support other programmes including water quality, coastal processes, marine ecology and terrestrial biodiversity
- Work primarily in the field across Auckland, based in Auckland CBD and the Albany workshop
Requirements
What you’ll need- Degree or equivalent qualification in environmental science, environmental engineering, or a New Zealand Diploma in Field Hydrology
- Field work experience collecting environmental data
- Experience using a range of equipment in data collection
- Experience managing logistics with team members
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to develop innovative solutions to technical challenges in the field
- Comfortable working in remote areas and across variable terrain and weather conditions
- Strong practical skills and willingness to work with your hands
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Current full driver's license
- Passion for the outdoors
- Excellent health and safety attitude
- Report writing experience advantageous
- Knowledge of time series data management advantageous
- Training and certifications for manual handling, power tool use and electrical installations advantageous
- Understanding of New Zealand’s regulatory framework and local government processes advantageous
- Required to complete pre-employment drug and alcohol testing
Benefits
Comp & perks- Hands-on fieldwork across Auckland’s diverse environments
- Supportive, knowledgeable and passionate team
- Opportunities for continual learning and building practical experience across hydrology and environmental monitoring
- Equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion-focused working environment
- Recruitment support for access requirements