Environmental, Earth & Geosciences (Science & Technology)Full timeOur vision is a healthy environment and a resilient and prosperous community.About the opportunity | Ko te aheinga:Hawke's Bay Regional Council (HBRC) is offering an exciting opportunity for a Senior Surface Water Scientist to join our Environmental Science section within the Integrated Catchment Management Group. In this role, you will be responsible for developing the Council's surface water programs and providing strategic direction to surface water management in Hawke's Bay. You will have the opportunity to engage in a diverse array of projects aimed at the sustainable management of the region's valuable water resources, collaborating with a skilled team of professionals. HBRC offers a supportive work environment, opportunities for professional development, and a competitive salary package.About you | E pa ana ki a koe:The ideal candidate will have a postgraduate qualification in water engineering, hydrology, or a related field and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in water resource management. Proficiency in statistical analysis, data management, and GIS software is essential. You will also possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage technical and non-technical audiences.Successful candidates will ideally demonstrate:Experience designing surface water flow programs to assist with setting environmental flows and surface water allocation.A thorough understanding of the broad suite of hydrological statistics and experience deriving these metrics.Undertaking desktop and field investigations to understand the impacts caused by resource use and climate change.The ability to critically assess the impacts of various stresses on instream values such as aquatic life, flow variability, and stream morphology. Applied knowledge of Instream Flow Incremental Methodology (IFIM) will be highly regarded.An understanding of the complex interactions with surface water and groundwater, and the methods available to quantify and investigate the resulting physical and chemical changes.Proven experience with programming languages such as R, Python, and FORTRAN for data manipulation, analysis, and statistical computing will be highly regarded.Experience designing and using rainfall-runoff/catchment models such as SWAT or SOURCE will also be considered advantageous.HBRC offers a supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions will make a significant impact on our region's future. We provide competitive remuneration, professional development opportunities, and the chance to be part of a dedicated team committed to making a difference. The salary range for this role is between $105,480 to $117,200 depending on your level of qualification and experience.Other benefits of working for our team include:Flexible working options to support work/life balance.5 weeks annual leave after 3 years.4% superannuation after 3 years.Life insurance and income protection.Subsidised eye tests and lenses, flu vaccinations, and other well-being initiatives.Strong commitment to developing and upskilling people within a supportive working environment.As an equal-opportunity employer, we are dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment. We recognise that collaborative and innovative organisations depend on having a workforce made up from a diverse range of perspectives and experiences. Our main goal is to empower each person to share their unique talents to contribute to the outcomes for our community.HBRC is responsible for Civil Defence emergencies and as such, all staff may be called upon to support the response.How to apply | I pehea ki te whakauru:If you are passionate about sustainable water management and want to contribute to the protection of Hawke's Bay's environment, we encourage you to apply. Applications close on 12 December 2024, however, we will be shortlisting and interviewing appropriate candidates as applications are received. If you are interested in this position, please do not wait to apply as we may close the ad earlier than advertised.
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