Hydrology Scientist Northland Regional Council location Northland.

A few things you should know about Northland Regional Council. Our work is ultimately about working together to care for our region’s incredible environment and many communities, matching our skills and resources with the vision and aspirations of our people.

From healthy waters, protecting our native taonga, developing meaningful relationships with tangata whenua, to creating resilient and adaptable communities in a changing climate. Here at the Northland Regional Council your work makes a difference to our community. If the land is well, if the sea is well, the people will thrive.

The opportunity awaits we have an exciting opportunity for a Hydrology Scientist to join our team based in sunny Whangārei.  As councils’ hydrology expert you will lead, oversee and provide advice and expertise on Hydrology projects and programmes.  You will have excellent communication skills for a range of audiences, high level writing skills and advanced data analysis and interpretation skills. For a detailed description of the roles duties please visit here: JD - Hydrology Scientist.

Come and enjoy a healthy work/life balance in Te Tai Tokerau and enjoy our fantastic surroundings. Northland boasts an abundance of white sandy beaches and beautiful fauna and flora to explore. No part of Northland is more than 40 kilometres from the coast, making it the perfect place to live, work and play.

Do you have what it takes we are looking for someone who can bring the following to our diverse talent pool a postgraduate level qualification in hydrology science and/or environmental Engineering. At least five years of previous proven relevant work experience. Sound knowledge of freshwater systems including issues affecting both resource quality and quantity.

Relevant experience in the design and review of environmental monitoring programmes and strategies. Significant experience in the development and management of hydrology projects. We understand that sometimes the right person doesn't ‘tick all the boxes'. If you don't fit the mould exactly, but truly believe you can help, then tell us. We'll consider it.

What's in it for you just as you care about your community and environment, NRC cares about you and we are committed to the wellbeing of our people.  We celebrate our efforts as a team and recognise every individual for their contribution and dedication to their mahi.

We understand the importance of flexibility, so we’re committed to alternative working arrangements for our people. We have a range of flexible work arrangements that we can consider to suit the varied lifestyles of our people.

What's next the mahi we do really makes a difference and if you are someone who is motivated to contribute to the management of Northland's environment.