Carry out 2D flood modelling work for Canterbury rivers
Join an experienced team of natural hazard specialists
Fixed Term June 2027 | Full Time
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.
This job offers you the opportunity to play a key part in the management of flood hazards in Canterbury, by ensuring we have the information required to respond effectively to future flood events. You will be responsible for carrying out 2D flood modelling to quantify the flood carrying capacity of river channels and the depth and extent of flooding that could result from a range of river breakout scenarios.
This fixed term role will support our existing flood modellers to expedite planned flood modelling projects and help to ensure that our knowledge of flooding meets community expectations.
To be successful in this role, you will need to have practical experience with flood modelling software and be a proficient GIS user. The position requires you to be an independent problem solver and practical thinker, to have a solid understanding of the principles and methods involved in managing natural hazards, and to have an eye for detail. You'll have a relevant degree, ideally combined with 1 – 2 years' experience. Recent graduates will also be considered.
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.
For a confidential chat about this role, please contact Nick Griffiths on 027 668 8494.
Applications close on Wednesday, 6 November. 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.
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