Mo te turanga | About the role
Fixed-term position (3 years).
Based in Kirikiriroa/Hamilton, but our sites cover the Waikato region.
This new position is in the Ecology Team at WRC.
There are two main facets to this role: sediment and flow monitoring; and growing our relationship on monitoring matters with our Maori Joint Management Agreement (JMA) partners and other iwi Maori groups.
You will be part of a team who measure, analyse, and report on the ecological health of natural resources across the Waikato region.
The information collected is used by WRC scientists and the government for managing peoples' and the environments' wellbeing.
Although there is a lot of physically demanding fieldwork, all our data needs to be processed and quality checked in the office. Proficiency in using computers and technology is a must, alongside a strong aptitude for the environmental science and related fields.
Of particular focus, you will champion the sharing of monitoring knowledge with our JMA partners, undertaking actions under our JMAs, attending wananga to demonstrate monitoring techniques, and up-skilling staff on undertaking monitoring in a culturally appropriate manner. Working alongside our Science Section to explore matauranga Maori based monitoring methods.
Health and safety are at the forefront of everything we do at WRC, whether working on your own or as part of a team.
You will utilise your field knowledge to collect data safely and offer suggestions to improve the safety and efficiency of our sites.
Our health and safety training also covers survival and rescue in swift water; therefore, you will need to be a capable swimmer (competency testing will be undertaken).
The role involves:
Collecting, processing, and quality checking hydrology data at our sediment monitoring sites, including data input into databases.
Working with iwi Maori to build trusted relationships and the sharing of environmental monitoring approaches. This may include undertaking marae visits and supporting monitoring wananga.
Working with WRC Science Team to explore matauranga Maori monitoring techniques and how tikanga can be incorporated.
Provide monitoring support in the Ecology Team including for geothermal features.
Driving to remote parts of the region and occasional nights away.
A strong focus on working safely, looking after yourself and those around you, and adhering to council health and safety policies.
Mo te tangata | About you
Ability to learn. Hydrology training can be provided on the job.
Understanding of te ao Maori, tikanga Maori and the role of Maori in being kaitiaki for our taiao.
IT competent and able to process and analyse data.
Confident in the outdoors including working in and around water.
Ability to undertake physically demanding work including moving and carrying heavy equipment.
Mo nga pukenga | Qualifications and experience
At least 2 years' experience in environmental monitoring.
Previous experience working with iwi Maori on environmental initiatives.
A tertiary qualification or degree in natural, physical, or environmental sciences or related discipline.
Previous experience undertaking environmental monitoring.
Hydrology experience is desired, though not essential.
Full driver's licence – comfortable driving Utes.
Capable swimmer (competency testing will be undertaken).
Excellent communication skills – written and verbal.
Mo matou | About us
We work hard to care for the mighty Waikato, so current and future generations will benefit from a healthy environment, strong economy, and vibrant communities.
Our mahi is as diverse as the region we care for and the people who share it. Our work helps look after our region's water, soil, air, geothermal areas, and coasts - so we can all enjoy these precious resources for generations to come.
Customers sit at the heart of everything we do, and all staff have an important role to play in the delivery of exceptional customer service.
If you'd like to understand more about what we do, please click here The work we do | Waikato Regional Council.
By partnering with iwi and working with many others in our communities, our collective kaitiakitanga will make the Waikato region even better.
Together, we'll create a sustainable future that will make a positive difference to people's lives.
Mo te tuku tono | How to apply
Applications will be reviewed as they come in, and this role will close on Sunday 17 November 2024.
For a copy of the role description, please click here.
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