Taranaki Regional Council | Listed 4 days ago
Taranaki Regional Council
Listing Description
Location: Stratford, Taranaki
Job type: Full time
Duration: Permanent
Description
Our people love working here because we are an enthusiastic team, with a diverse range of skills and experience, who are all rowing in the same direction. We are all passionate about making a positive difference for our community, both now and for our future generations. What drives us is making Taranaki the best place in Aotearoa, New Zealand to live, play and do business!
Our main office is based right in the centre of the region, right under our maunga (mountain), in Stratford. Living and working here means you have all the big city benefits, along with a rural lifestyle, and quick access to the sea, and breathtaking country.
Our mission is to work for a thriving Taranaki by promoting the sustainable use, development and protection of our natural and physical resources, and advocating for the region’s best interests.
We are committed to providing a service first approach to the public and regional community, and in doing so aim to continue to better the quality of our performance while working safely, sustaining effective communication and teamwork, having the initiative and right to make mistakes, holding accountability for improvement, being results-driven, and holding high job satisfaction.
You will assist with the collection of a wide range of environmental data, including river levels and flows, surface water quality and meteorological information by maintaining our network of automated monitoring sites and undertaking physical surveys and measurements. You will have the capacity to use a wide range of skills to undertake site operation and maintenance, troubleshoot issues with sensitive monitoring and communication equipment, and quality assure the data you collect using specialist software.
This role sits within the Science & Technology team and you will receive support from the Environmental Data Team Leader and the wider Environment Quality department.
This role requires a varied skillset. You will need to be a practical problem solver, as comfortable around a toolbox as you are a computer, exceptional attention to detail and strong computer literacy.
Key Responsibilities
- An ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Have an ability to swim and be physically fit
- An ability to safely work in or around water
- An eye for detail and the patience to support evolving environmental datasets
- To be comfortable working alone and as a part of a team
- To know your way around a toolbox and be able to ‘build a fence’ as comfortably as you can use your computer and software skills
- A logical mind-set to support fault finding
- An understanding of environmental processes and pressures
- To be an ambassador for the data you collect by following strict guidelines promoting quality
Skills and Personal Attributes
- Demonstrable understanding or experience in undertaking environmental data collection activities
- An understanding of the use of environmental data
- Ability and flexibility to self-manage a wide degree of job tasks while balancing the needs of a wider team
While a tertiary qualification in a relevant scientific/engineering field is desirable, those with practical experience in electronics/instrumentation or a trade qualification are more than welcome to apply. Willingness to learn and upskill is key to success in this role.
What’s on offer?
- Active social club
- Long service leave days
- Flexible working options
- Training opportunities within each role
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
Click on the ‘apply’ button, fill out your application form and add your CV and cover letter.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Taranaki Regional Council is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace based on different experiences, world views and a desire to learn. So, if you’re excited about this role, but don’t meet the criteria perfectly, we encourage you to reach out anyway. You might be just who we’re looking for.
Applications close 27 September 2024, however we reserve the right to close this vacancy when we have received sufficient, suitable applications. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
To apply for this job, you must have the legal right to be able to work in New Zealand as we are currently not accredited to support applicants via the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV).
Apply online for this role or contact People and Wellness for more information.
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