New Zealand Job Openings
Otago Regional Council
Environmental Technical Assistant x 4
Dunedin
FULL TIME
September 2, 2024
Otago's a pretty special place, covering a vast area - the third largest local government region in New Zealand. Those who call Otago home enjoy access to mountains, coastal lowlands, dramatic rivers and wild beaches. Our environment is part of who we are, and at ORC, we work each day to look after it.
The Opportunity
Our Environmental Monitoring team at the Otago Regional Council is looking for 4 Environmental Technical Assistant to join the team on a fixed-term (6 months), full-time (37.5 hours per week) basis, in our busy Dunedin or Alexandra office.
The purpose of this role is for the collection of water samples, for biological and cyanobacteria sampling from bathing beaches, to assist with SOE electric fishing, biomonitoring, biodiversity, and general field work in the Coastal and Central areas during the summer period. This requires the measurement, validation and archiving of the key environmental parameters to enable the Council to make informed decisions.
You will be part of a field team, working closely with our data team to provide accurate information on the natural resources of Otago to external and internal stakeholders in an efficient and timely manner.
As an Environmental Technical Assistant, you will be responsible for:
- Collecting, validating, and archiving environmental data
- Collecting samples for analysis
- Developing and maintaining processes for data validation and archiving in conjunction with EM staff
- Assisting in maintaining internal procedures that are aligned with National Environmental monitoring Standards (NEMS)
About You
Our ideal candidate will have:
- Study towards an Environmental Science degree or similar tertiary degree.
- Full, clean drivers' licence
- Proficient computer skills and accurate data entry
- Good observational skills with attention to detail
- Must be available to work on statutory days over Christmas and New Year
What we offer
To support our diverse and capable team, we're pleased to offer enhanced benefits such as:
- Flexible work opportunities
- Superannuation
- An annual wellbeing programme.
- Competitive remuneration packages
- Development opportunities
If you meet the above criteria, we welcome your application including your CV and cover letter outlining why you are the person for this role via the Apply button.
Please note. We don't always work to fixed closing dates and may start considering and interviewing candidates as their applications are received so we encourage you to apply early.
All candidates require the right to work in New Zealand.
Applications close Sunday, 8 September 2024
For further information, please contact human.resources@orc.govt.nz
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