Enjoy a combination of field and microscope work Get satisfaction from creating & contributing to highly valued datasets Join a team that is enthusiastic about the health of our freshwater environment Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha ¦ About Environment Canterbury 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 environmental regulation, 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. Korero mo te Turanga | About the Role As the Senior Science Technician, you'll get to work with our multi-skilled team of technicians and analysts, where your key focus is to oversee our regionwide Aquatic Ecosystem Health monitoring programme. You'll need an excellent understanding of freshwater sampling methodologies, expertise in macroinvertebrate sample processing and taxonomy, and the initiative and drive to help you achieve our targets. Your fieldwork will involve using a variety of methods and equipment to obtain samples for macroinvertebrates, periphyton, water chemistry, and other surface water parameters. In the laboratory you will undertake sample processing and identification of benthic macroinvertebrate species and oversee the training and guidance of summer students to assist with your data collection. You'll play a crucial role in data administration, quality control and assurance, and documenting our data processes. Other tasks include: Coordinate with Scientists and other Programme Leaders Manage and asses datasets and database support GIS for field planning and reports Investigate anomalies to ensure our data is at its best Respond to internal and external data requests Instrument validations and equipment maintenance Water quality and ecological investigations Mou ¦ About You You'll ideally have a qualification in a relevant field supported by at least 3 years of technical experience, along with proven experience overseeing environmental data programmes. You'll easily build productive relationships as you're a natural communicator with a strong work ethic and a positive inclusive attitude. You'll be able to demonstrate: Attention to detail and a methodical nature Great concentration, patience, and perseverance Initiative and self-motivation Adaptability and resilience Ability to identify, investigate and resolve data issues Vision to improve processes This position will require occasional overnight stays and some work outside of normal hours. You'll have a clean Class 1 driver's license and be comfortable driving long distances. Confidence and common sense working in and around water, when alone, and in a variety of weather conditions is essential. Nga hua o te Mahi i te Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha | Working at Environment Canterbury 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, 027 223 3836. To find out more about us and the mahi we do - click . Applications close on Wednesday, 22 May. 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. Me mahi tahi tatou - Together we can
