Environmental Scientist/Senior Environmental Scientist, Hydrology

Are you a top-flight hydrologist looking for an exciting science role to challenge your abilities?

We’re looking for a motivated and positive-minded scientist to stand in for our experienced hydrologist who is taking a year’s parental leave. As an Environmental Scientist or Senior Environmental Scientist specialising in Hydrology, you will join a multi-disciplinary team of scientists working on a wide range of fresh water and other environmental issues, providing quality technical input into the development of our new generation regional plan. You will also oversee reporting of hydrological monitoring and investigations for the Wellington region.

To be successful in this position you will have:

• A strong grounding in the theoretical and practical aspects of hydrology
• The ability to manage our environmental flows programme and give advice on water allocation
• Strong analytical skills to assess hydrological and other environmental data, and provide advice on rainfall patterns, low flows and flood flows
• A demonstrated understanding of the relationship between science and environmental policy (RMA knowledge would be an advantage)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• A relevant postgraduate qualification and work experience.

To help Make Greater Wellington Greater please look at the job description for either the Environmental Scientist or the Senior Environmental Scientist roles and apply by sending an application form and CV to employment@gw.govt.nz.  For further information please contact Rachel Irving, Human Resources Co-ordinator on 04 801 1013. 

Applications close November 9, 2009.