Data Analyst – Surface Water Quality & Ecology Posted: 15/04/2024
Closing Date: 28/04/2024
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Join a team that is passionate about the health of our aquatic environment Gain satisfaction from resolving issues and improving processes Enjoy a break from the office to support our technicians doing fieldwork Waitaha - our Canterbury region - is like no other and we are proud to call it home. We are privileged to be working with Nga Papatipu Runanga, stakeholders, and our wider community to protect our environment, including water, land, and air through regulation and planning. As a Regional Council we're responsible for flood protection, public transport, civil defence, and more.
Together we're taking action to shape a thriving and resilient Canterbury, now and for future generations. Toitu te marae o Tane, toitu te marae o Tangaroa, toitu te tangata, If the land is well and the sea is well, the people will thrive.
As a data specialist, you'll get to work alongside our multi-skilled team of technicians and analysts managing water quality and ecology data from both freshwater and marine environments. Your key focus will be to ensure our datasets have the right information, in the right place, and at the right time (high quality data, easily accessible and within timeframes). You'll play a critical role in database administration, resolving data issues, supporting database users and performing a range of analysis that contributes to the good advice that our science team delivers. You'll also get the chance to assist the field team with data collection, processing and archiving.
More about the role:
Perform regular quality assurance checks on various datasets Respond to internal and external data requests Test and deploy new database versions and software Maintain complex spreadsheets effectively Use data analysis tools proficiently, such as Excel, Power BI, and scripting language Develop and maintain documentation for database systems and procedures In addition to you core responsibilities, you'll have the chance to be involved in specialist projects aimed at advancing our data collection and management processes. These projects will focus on driving efficiency, enhancing data quality and meeting National Environmental Standards (NEMS).
Ideally you'll have a master's degree in a relevant field, or a bachelor's degree plus 2 years professional experience. A good understanding of water quality and ecology data is essential, as is experience in database management or data handling software.
More about you:
Excellent attention to detail and a methodical nature Effective trouble shooting and problem solving skills Self motivation and the focus to be highly productive The vision to develop and improve data processes Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams A positive and inclusive team attitude A clean and current class 1 driver's license is required. Confidence in working alone, especially around water, and strong swimming ability are necessary. Sound decision making skills and previous experience in environmental data collection are also essential
Our values underpin everything we 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 Maori into our work. We offer supportive opportunities to develop capability in this area and encourage our people to use kaupapa Maori, matauranga Maori, and te reo Maori in our daily work. We welcome you with an open heart & mind, wherever you are on your personal te ao Maori journey.
For a confidential chat about this role, please contact Rachel Herbert on 027 223 3836.
Applications close on 28 th April 2024. We encourage you to apply early, we will be reviewing applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close the advertising early.
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.
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