Environmental monitoring

1 position available

6 months: 11 November 2024 – 9 May 2025

Location: Hamilton City Office

In this role, you will be involved in the ecological monitoring of 150 streams and rivers around the Waikato Region as part of our State of the Environment (SOE) monitoring network. 

You will learn a range of freshwater invertebrate sampling techniques, how to conduct habitat assessments, and collect a suite of other ecological parameters at each stream. This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop fieldwork and data management skills, learn more about freshwater ecology, and contribute to our regional understanding of our wai māori freshwater systems.

If you are a team player, passionate about the environment, and looking to kick-start your career in freshwater ecology, this role is for you!

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and close 1 September 2024.

2 positions available

6 months: 11 November 2024 – 9 May 2025

Location: Hamilton City Office

In this role, you will focus on the ecological monitoring of wai māori ika freshwater fish species of the Waikato region as part of our State of the Environment (SOE) monitoring network. 

You will be part of the field team and travel throughout the Waikato region to 70 streams over the summer. This role will undertake fish surveys using a combination of electric fishing, netting, and eDNA methods. You will also assist with data entry, quality control, and have opportunities to work with other environmental monitoring teams.  

In this role you will develop skills ranging from fish capture and identification, navigating tricky terrain, and maintaining field equipment; to managing data and liaising with landowners.

As a member of the Ecology team, we are looking for someone who is committed to making a difference in our taiao environment, is looking for an ideal start to their career in ecology, and is ready for an adventure exploring the outdoors!

Applications will be reviewed as are received, and close 25 August 2024.

4 positions available

3 months: 4 November 2024 – 21 February 2025

Location: Hamilton City Office

In this role, you will be conducting the monitoring of barriers to fish passage as part of our efforts to conserve our migratory fish species.

You will be part of a dedicated team with the task of identifying, surveying, and reporting on barriers such as culverts, weirs, and tide gates. You may also have opportunities to contribute to our other environmental monitoring teams.

As a fish passage monitoring technician, you will develop skills including using mapping software, organising field trips, assessing a range of in-stream structures, and navigating tricky terrain.

This is an excellent opportunity if you are interested in contributing to the conservation of our native species, are a safe and independent worker, and are ready to spend your summer exploring the Waikato region!

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and close 25 August 2024.

2 positions available

5 months: 4 November 2024 (TBC) – 28 March 2025

Location: Hamilton City Office

The marine coastal team conduct the environmental monitoring of Waikato Region’s coasts from water quality to coastal ecology as part our State of the Environment (SOE) monitoring network. 

You will collect regular water samples from various tuaone beaches in the Waikato Region and process estuarine benthic macrofauna samples. Opportunities to be involved in other coastal projects while learning about how our natural resources are managed. Learning valuable sampling techniques and managing samples in the lab, you will walk away with unique skills mentored by marine experts.

If you are passionate about our moana oceans, looking to start a career in marine science or the taiao environment, and enjoy working outdoors- we want to hear from you!

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and close 25 August 2024.

1 position available

5 months: 4 November 2024 (TBC)– end of 28 February 2025

Location: Hamilton City Office

The marine coastal team conduct the environmental monitoring of Waikato Region’s coasts from water quality to coastal ecology as part our State of the Environment (SOE) monitoring network. 

You will use ArcGIS Pro to digitise layers of mangroves, saltmarshes and seagrass in estuaries from aerial images and process estuarine benthic macrofauna samples. You will learn about vegetation types in different estuaries and processing macrofaunal samples in the lab, and engage in other coastal projects and environmental monitoring programmes.

If you are dedicated to learning more about our moana oceans, looking to start a career in marine science or have an interest in this industry, and enjoy working outdoors- we want to hear from you!

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and close 25 August 2024.

2 positions available

3 months: 4 November 2024 – 21 February 2025

Location: Hamilton City Office

In this role, you will be involved in water quality monitoring of rivers, streams, lakes and bathing beaches around the Waikato Region as part of our State of the Environment (SOE) monitoring network.

You will be part of our committed Water Quality Monitoring Team travelling around the Waikato region. You will learn various water sampling techniques, how to use handheld instruments to measure water quality parameters and conduct site maintenance. This role offers a fantastic chance to sharpen your fieldwork and data management skills, get hands-on with the various water quality techniques, and play a vital role in protecting and enhancing the waterways of the Waikato Region.

If you are someone who thrives in team environments, has a passion for the environment, and is eager to launch your career in environmental science, this role is perfect for you. Nau mai, haere mai!

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and close 25 August 2024.

2 positions available

4 months: Early November 2024 – end of February 2025

Location: Hamilton City Office

These two roles will be helping to implement our new terrestrial biodiversity monitoring programme to support State of the Environment reporting.

Primarily, you will assist ecologists from our environmental monitoring and science teams with biological and environmental data collection in the field, with some time spent in the office.

You will work in a team collecting terrestrial biodiversity data across the region, including vegetation sampling, bird counts, animal pest surveys and acoustic recording devices for bat and bird detection. When you not in the field you will be assisting with planning, equipment maintenance and data management in the office.

If you are passionate about biodiversity conservation, love spending time outdoors and have an interest in our land-based plants and animals then this is a great opportunity for you to gain more experience on the job.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and close 25 August 2024.

2 positions available

3 months: November 2024 – February 2025

Location: Hamilton City Office

In this role you will, for the most part, be heading out into the field to survey the condition of riparian margins in the Matahuru Catchment as part of our Catchment Environmental Monitoring programme.  Working with one other, the role offers the opportunity to gain skills and hands-on experience in the application of modern field-based environmental data capture technology in the context of a catchment riparian characteristics survey over a three-month period. 

We are seeking two highly motivated and outcomes-focussed students studying earth or environmental sciences (or related discipline) who enjoy working outdoors, are physically fit, and have an eye for detail.  A full drivers licence is essential.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and close 25 August 2024.

1 position available

3 months: November 2024 – February 2025

Location: Hamilton City Office

The Environmental Compliance team is looking for a summer student who is passionate about the freshwater environment and is willing to get their feet wet and hands dirty. The role is a mix of office and field work, based out of our Hamilton office.

In the field you will be wading through waterways, undertaking freshwater ecological surveys, with a focus on fish. This is a great opportunity to work alongside experienced ecologists, and gain hands-on experience in the freshwater field and learn about environmental compliance and monitoring. We are seeking someone who is working towards or recently finished their undergraduate or postgraduate degree in science, enjoys working outdoors, has a full drivers licence, is physically fit and has an eye for detail.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and close 18 August 2024.