Date: 18 Feb 2025
Location: Auckland Wide, NZ, 1010
Company: Auckland Council
He angitūtanga: The opportunity
Auckland Council’s Healthy Waters & Flood Resilience (HW&FR) department has an opportunity for a Healthy Waters Specialist within the System and Insights team.
Auckland Council’s System and Insights team is seeking a Stormwater Specialist to play a key role in advancing our stormwater management. You will be at the forefront of addressing flooding, enhancing flood resilience, and improving water quality.
You will have a thorough understanding of environmental monitoring network design, and the ability to process and analyse data. You will be an innovative and systematic thinker who wants to be a part of a rapidly evolving programme of work to improve the utility of Healthy Waters operational data through collaborative efforts with internal and external stakeholders.
The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in data systems, modelling, hydrology and water quality, with a passion for achieving positive outcomes for the community.
- Day-to-day you can expect to work on:
- As part of team of industry experts you will bring a passion for innovation to your work to enhance existing tools/systems and Auckland’s stormwater management.
This will include;
- Utilising real-time analytics tools to monitor and analyse stormwater-related data for timely decision-making.
- Analysing and interpreting extreme event statistics to enhance preparedness for unforeseen weather-related challenges.
- Preparation of comprehensive post-storm event reports to evaluate the impact on stormwater systems and recommend improvements.
- Utilise hydrological and water quality databases and analytical tools for effective stormwater resource management, ensuring accurate and efficient data analysis.
- Assist in the development of machine learning and artificial intelligence systems to analyse and predict stormwater-related effects
- Assist in the development of a remote sensing camera network to enhance stormwater monitoring capabilities.
Click here to view the Position Description.
He kōrero mōu: About you
This position requires a minimum of 3 years’ work experience in a related relevant technical area, including project initiation and delivery. You’ll also have a Bachelor’s degree in Hydrology or related field including engineering, data science, or environmental science. (A relevant post-graduate qualification – post graduate diploma, masters, doctorate or equivalent postgraduate experience or similar qualification will also be acceptable).
It will also be advantageous to a have an understanding data systems and processes, with familiarity of the analysis and manipulation of large databases and systems.
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 4th of March 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.
