ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING SCIENTIST - TERRESTRIAL BIODIVERSITY

• Based in Hamilton, but our sites cover the whole of the Waikato region from the Coromandel on the east coast, to Raglan on the west coast.
• Along with physically demanding fieldwork, our data needs to be processed and quality checked. IT literacy is a must, along with an aptitude for the environment and science. You will need to process and analyse data to support State of the Environment (SOE) monitoring.
• The role involves:

• Collection of samples and data for State of the Environment (SOE) terrestrial biodiversity reporting using Tier One methodology.
• Planning, organising and undertaking biodiversity surveys capturing site characteristics, vegetation, bird, bat and pest data.
• Collecting, processing, and quality checking biodiversity data - including data input into databases.
• Maintain, calibrate and operate instrumentation (e.g. acoustic recorders).
• Supervise students over summer.
• Driving to remote parts of the region to collect samples and data.
• Working away from home for up to a week during the summer months & working long days (including nights away from home).
• A strong focus on working safely looking after yourself and those around you and adhering to council Health & Safety policies.

• Health and safety is 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.
• If this sounds like you, apply today to be part of this innovative team, and add to the legacy of this important environmental monitoring network.

• A degree in natural, physical, environmental sciences or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience.
• Previous experience undertaking animal and vegetation surveys is desirable.
• Full drivers licence and comfortable driving utes, as the role will include towing and launching boats.
• Must be a capable swimmer (competency testing will be undertaken).
• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal.

• The position is in the Ecology Team, in the Environmental Monitoring (EM) Section of the Science, Policy and Information Directorate at WRC.
• The team measures, analyses, and reports on the health of coasts, terrestrial areas, rivers, lakes, streams and geothermal areas across the Waikato region.
• The wider EM section is the centre of excellence for Council’s environmental monitoring, including Hydrology, Water Quality, Ecology and Environmental Data management.
• The information we collect is used by WRC scientists, policy makers, and the government to manage the community’s and the environments’ wellbeing.

• Applications will be reviewed as they come in, and this role will close on 14 September 2025
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• If you have any questions about the role, please contact
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