Environmental Technician – Climate and Air

At the Otago Regional Council (ORC), our mission is to protect and enhance the environment and enable our communities to do the same. To be sure we can deliver on our responsibilities, we are evolving as an organisation, and we’re not overstating when we say we have some really big targets to reach. We need the right people, in the right roles, to help us to get there.

We think Otago’s a pretty special place. It covers a vast area – the third largest local government region in New Zealand. Those who call Otago home enjoy access to mountains, coastal lowlands, dramatic rivers, and wild beaches. Our environment here is part of who we are, and at ORC, we work each day to look after it.

The Opportunity

Our Environmental Monitoring team at the Otago Regional Council is looking for an Environmental Technician – Climate and Air to join the team on full-time permanent basis (37.5 hrs per week) in our busy Dunedin office.

The purpose of this role is to conduct field measurements, field maintenance of the monitoring infrastructure, advise on environmental data sampling, as well as the validation and archiving of key environmental parameters. This information is used to inform the public and key stakeholders about the state of the environment in Otago and to enable the Council to make informed decisions.

As an Environmental Technician – Climate and Air, you will be responsible for:

• Collecting, validating, and archiving environmental data
• Collecting samples for analysis
• Undertaking advanced problem solving of technical and environmental issues that affect the performance of equipment and sites
• Providing technical advice on climate, air quality and groundwater monitoring to the group and other units within the organisation
• Assisting in maintaining NEMS procedures

If you are a team player and enjoy working outdoors, this is the role for you!

About You

Our ideal candidate will have:

• A tertiary degree in Environmental Sciences, Geography/Geology, Biology/Chemistry related fields, or equivalent level of knowledge
• A current full driver’s license
• Four years’ experience in a similar position
• Experience with time-series data processing techniques and construction of data collection platforms including telemetry systems
• Experience related to installing and maintaining environmental monitoring equipment
• Attention to detail, ability to accurately record actions/evidence

What We Offer

We recognise and celebrate diversity within Team ORC and are committed to providing a work environment that supports inclusion and equal opportunities. We actively encourage applications from anyone who will live our values of MANA- We influence with respect and integrity, TIKA- We do the right thing and do things right and AROHA- We show that that we care, alongside us, regardless of their background.????

To support our diverse and capable team, we’re pleased to offer enhanced benefits such as:

• Flexible work opportunities
• Life Insurance
• Superannuation
• An annual wellbeing programme.
• Competitive remuneration packages
• Development opportunities

How To Apply

If you meet the above criteria, we welcome your application including your CV and cover letter outlining why you are the person for this role via the Apply button.

Please note: We don’t always work to fixed closing dates and may start considering and interviewing candidates as their applications are received so we encourage you to apply early.

All candidates require the right to work in New Zealand.

Applications close: Thursday 13th February 2025

For further information, please contact [email protected]