Technical Officer

Enjoy a great mixture of field and office work and exposure to a wide range of challenging and technically diverse work on which to progress your career! Mō mātou - About us We are an enthusiastic bunch of people at Taranaki Regional Council, helping the region continue to be an enviable place to live, play and do business. Our main office is based right in the centre of the region, under the Maunga (mountain), in Whakaahurangi (Stratford). We have three beautiful gardens: Pukeiti, Tūpare and Hollard Gardens. Many of our staff work on a daily basis around the region and we are a 35 minute commute from New Plymouth. This region allows you to have all the big city benefits whilst maintaining a rural lifestyle given the relatively quick ability to travel between our towns and the city. Whakatakanga and whanonga pono - Mission and values Our mission is to work for a thriving Taranaki by promoting the sustainable use, development and protection of our natural and physical resources, and advocating for the region's best interests. We are committed to providing a service-first approach to the public and regional community, and in doing so aim to continue to better the quality of our performance while working safely, sustaining effective communication and teamwork, having the initiative and right to make mistakes, holding accountability for improvement, being results-driven, and holding high job satisfaction. Mō te tūnga - About the role We are looking for a Technical Officer to join our Technical Support team. The role of the Technical Officer is to provide technical assistance and support across the full range of work programmes being delivered by the Environment Quality group, including consent compliance and state of the environment monitoring work. It includes elements of surface water physicochemical, groundwater quality, soils, coastal/marine and general environmental monitoring work. You will be responsible for the timely planning, coordination and collection of data in the field and ensuring that data is managed appropriately to ensure it meets relevant quality standards. In some instances, you may also be required to review and analyse the data collected, assess consent compliance, and report results to other staff and/or external parties. This role will offer the successful candidate a great mixture of field and office work and exposure to a wide range of challenging and technically diverse work on which to progress their career. Mōu - About you The ideal candidate will have a qualification in an environmental science discipline. Familiarity with relevant legislation and strong report writing skills are desirable. The council is a busy environment where you will enjoy learning new monitoring skills across a range of science disciplines and be comfortable undertaking field based work, in sometimes challenging conditions. You will be able to demonstrate strong initiative and problem solving skills, which will be regularly tested in this role. The ability to work effectively when working autonomously, or as a member of a small team, is a must, along with a current full driver's licence. We like to set people up for success so you'll be a leading applicant if you have: - the ability to be flexible and agile in your practice to provide outcome
- strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- the ability to manage multiple jobs. What's on offer? Taranaki Regional Council is a fantastic place to work! We have great staff perks including: - an active social club
- flexible working options
- induction programmes for every new employee
- free car parking
- training opportunities within each role. However, the best part is working alongside fantastic people who are truly dedicated to the Taranaki region. Interested? Here's how to apply Click on the 'apply' button below, fill out your application form and add your CV and cover letter. Further details on the role can be found on the position description link, or for any other questions please contact our People and Wellness team on (06) 765 7127. Applications must be made directly through this website trc.govt.nz There is no closing date for this vacancy. Applications will remain open until a successful candidate is appointed and we reserve the right to close this vacancy when we have received sufficient, suitable applications. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. To apply for this job, you must have the legal right to be able to work in New Zealand as we are currently not accredited to support applicants via the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV). #J-18808-Ljbffr