Resource Technician Hydrology

About the Opportunity:

We are looking for a Resource Technician Hydrology to work in our Hydrometric Network Team.  The successful applicant will spend most of their time collecting environmental field data according to the requirements of our Quality Management System. They will also maintain equipment and assist with the design, construction and deployment of field equipment for investigation projects. Good organisational skills, an ability to work in a team and an eye for detail are all required.

About you:

You’ll have experience with hand tools, plumbing, electronic and technical equipment and a capability to undertake moderately physical manual work.  A degree in geology, physical geography or environmental science may be advantageous but is not essential.

You’ll be an enthusiastic, technically minded individual with a willingness to learn and although previous experience with field-based scientific investigations and routine monitoring is an advantage, we will consider graduates or trainees for the role.

In addition to the above you’ll also have:

• High level of Microsoft office and computer skills
• A clean full driver’s licence
• Ability to drive a manual 4x4 vehicle
• A commitment to safe work practices as working alone in the field is a component of the role
• Be willing to stay away from home overnight as and when required (within the wider Hawkes Bay region).

The salary range for this role will depend on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. 

Other benefits of working for our team include limited income protection and life insurance, subsidised eye tests and lenses, flu vaccinations, and other well-being initiatives. HBRC also has a strong commitment to developing and upskilling people within a flexible and supportive working environment.

All applicants must have existing rights to work in New Zealand.

Please apply via Seek.

Applications close 7 October however we will be contacting suitable candidates as we go and may close this earlier.

To view the job description please click here and to find out more about the Environmental Information Section click here .

23 September 2022

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