Date: 11 Feb 2025
Location: Central Auckland, NZ, 1010
Company: Auckland Council
He angitūtanga: The opportunity
Are you passionate about making a tangible impact on the environment? Do you thrive in a high-performing team that drives positive change? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
As a Healthy Waters Specialist sitting in our Stormwater Quality team, you will be at the forefront of understanding and addressing water quality issues across the Auckland Region. Your expertise will help identify opportunities for improvements, ensuring a sustainable future for our coastal and freshwater environments.
In this role, you’ll provide expert evidence, advice, and technical input into policy, strategy, planning, regulatory, and infrastructure decisions. Your work will directly influence the management of stormwater quality, benefiting both the community and the environment.
Some key responsibilities will include:
- Develop and use process-based water quality models and tools to assess stormwater management techniques.
- Analyse and manage large datasets to improve water quality for human and ecosystem health.
- Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives within the team.
- Plan, procure, and manage the Stormwater Quality work programme with consultants, contractors, and internal resources.
- Develop and improve scientific methods to understand and predict the impacts of urban development and climate change on water quality and evaluate cost-effective management strategies.
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He kōrero mōu: About you
You are a proficient expert in Water Quality Science with a strong foundation in water quality and hydrological modelling.
Your technical skills extend to process-based modelling, machine learning, big data management, and the use of GIS and FME workbench. You excel in building excellent customer rapport and have outstanding communication skills, making you an effective collaborator within a range of Healthy Waters & Flood Resilience and across the business.
Additionally, you demonstrate effective leadership in project management, driving successful outcomes and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
We will be looking for specific experience with:
- Minimum- BSc. in Water Quality/Limnology/Environmental Geochemistry or science.
- 2+ years relevant work experience in water quality (Freshwater/Coastal) modelling
- Writing reports covering a range of technically complex issues.
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
Auckland Council is one of the largest local authorities in the South Pacific providing essential services and facilities to more than 1.6 million people. We are progressive socially, culturally and environmentally while we work towards creating change having an impact on our journey to becoming a world-class city for our ratepayers and residents.
In return for your hard work, you can expect a flexible and supportive work environment.
Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini - My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.
You’ll have access to a range of fantastic Auckland Council benefits, including discounted Leisure Centre membership and a range of other partnership discounts!
Tono Mai: Apply Now!
Applications close Tuesday 25th of February at 11.59pm
Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.
