Do you love customer interaction and have a client-centric approach? Work in a great team environment in a role with loads of variety.
MetService keeps people informed, 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year, with a global reputation for using science and technology to help stakeholders and Aotearoa navigate the impacts of the weather, stay safe and make informed decisions.
Our changing climate, increasing impacts from weather and changes in the way Aotearoa consumes weather information means that the way MetService engages will continue to evolve.
MetService people are inspired about the future, empowered, and work in an agile way by using their expertise to make a positive impact for our stakeholders, Aotearoa, and the planet.
Do you love customer interaction and have a client-centric approach? Are you able to work under fluid work schedules and time pressure? Do you like variety in your forecasting work, have a can-do mindset, and want to be part of the NZ Consultancy team? This might be the role for you. This role can work from either Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland) or Te-Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington).
Key accountabilities of the role are: Produce accurate and timely weather forecasts to fulfil client-specific contracts and provide flexible, on-demand, and specific forecast services for clients.
Provide effective and credible operational decision support in collaboration with other MetService teams during impactful weather events.
Support the Customer and Commercial team by providing advice and customer training and by preparing and delivering presentations.
Minimum Requirements: You will hold an appropriate university degree and meteorological training, to WMO Meteorologist standard.
Marine and Aviation forecast experience essential, Lead or Expert forecast experience desirable.
Excellent understanding of modern meteorological theory and weather forecasting practice.
Experience in managing complex situations which involve pressure and competing deadlines.
A "client first" mindset with a focus on successful customer outcomes and a thorough understanding of customer needs and ability to lead and influence a diverse range of stakeholders across all levels of an organisation.
Ability to appropriately prioritise and work to set timeframes and deadlines.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to credibly represent our forecasts and products nationally or internationally, and through customer liaison and/or media.
Ability to develop "Proof and Concept" client products and services.
Flexible, agile, and consultative in your approach.
Should you be shortlisted for the role of Consultant Meteorologist you will be interviewed and undergo an assessment process.
Why you should join our team We enjoy achieving, we appreciate creativity, and we recognise everyone's unique skills and qualities. This allows us to be passionate about what we do; and to deliver products and services that have positive outcomes for our commercial customers and the people of New Zealand.
You will feel truly valued and supported in our fun, collaborative environment. Not only will you contribute to impactful work as part of a passionate team of weather specialists, we will support your health and wellbeing and your professional growth with opportunities to engage in experiential and social learning, health and wellbeing benefits, 5 weeks annual leave (pro-rated for part-time/fixed-term), and much more.
How to apply? For more information about the role, please read the position description. Please click 'Apply Now' to be considered for the role. Applicants for the role should have New Zealand citizenship/residency or hold a valid New Zealand work visa.
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