Environmental Technician

At the Otago Regional Council (ORC), our mission is to protect and enhance the environment and enable our communities to do the same. To be sure we can deliver on our responsibilities, we are evolving as an organisation, and we're not overstating when we say we have some really big targets to reach. We need the right people, in the right roles, to help us to get there.

We think Otago's a pretty special place. It covers 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 here 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 an Environmental Technician - Water Quantity to join the team on full-time fixed term 2 year basis (37.5 hrs per week), in our busy Dunedin office.

The purpose of this role is to conduct field measurements, field maintenance of the monitoring infrastructure, advise on environmental data sampling, as well as the validation and archiving of key environmental parameters. This information is used to inform the public and key stakeholders about the state of the environment in Otago and to enable the Council to make informed decisions.

As an Environmental Technician - Water Quantity, you will be responsible for :

• Collecting, validating, and archiving environmental data
• Collecting samples for analysis
• Establishing, servicing, and maintaining environmental monitoring stations
• Providing technical expertise and support to consents and policy staff for consent renewals and Regional Plan development as required
• Assisting in maintaining NEMS procedures

If you are a team player and enjoy working outdoors, this is the role for you!

About You :

Our ideal candidate will have :

What we offer

We recognise and celebrate diversity within Team ORC and are committed to providing a work environment that supports inclusion and equal opportunities. We actively encourage applications from anyone who will live our values of MANA- We influence with respect and integrity, TIKA- We do the right thing and do things right and AROHA- We show that that we care, alongside us, regardless of their background.

To support our diverse and capable team, we're pleased to offer enhanced benefits such as :

How to Apply

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. In your Cover Letter, please indicate which role you are applying for.

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.

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