Environmental Scientist Groundwater

Do you have an enthusiasm for understanding and modelling groundwater?

We are looking for a motivated and experienced environmental scientist to oversee our groundwater quantity monitoring and investigations programme. You will have a key role in managing Greater Wellington’s groundwater resource by providing a scientific perspective to policy makers, regulators, users and the public. Along with a comprehensive monitoring programme we have ongoing studies to support our water allocation policy. Currently we are undertaking a regional scale investigation of the Wairarapa groundwater resource.

• Your attributes will include
• A tertiary qualification in groundwater science
• Ideally some experience in groundwater modelling.
• The ability to translate scientific knowledge into water management policy and regulation.
• The ability to work within a team but also able to work without supervision.
• A high level of personal motivation, initiative and self-organisation.

You will join a multidisciplinary team of scientists and be based at our Wellington office, with regular visits to our Masterton office.

 To be a part of Making Greater Wellington Greater please look at the job description and apply by sending a completed application form along with your CV to employment@gw.govt.nz. 

Written application close 5.00pm Friday 19 March 2010