Scientist Land

Te Whakapakari Tahi I Tō tātau Taiao – Enhancing our environment together.

Our vision is a healthy environment and a resilient and prosperous community.

About the Opportunity| Ko te āheinga:

We are looking for a Scientist – Land to join the Marine, Air and Land Science Team in our Environmental Science Section. The team is part of the Integrated Catchment Management Group and works collaboratively to deliver the science that supports the functions of the group and the Council’s management of regional resources.   

 The role of Scientist Land will have you designing and implementing programmes aimed at increasing our understanding of our land resources, and how people and climate change will affect these resources into the future. You will undertake technical analysis of the information you gather and prepare reports on what your analysis reveals.  Your insights will help provide strategic direction - to the management of land activities that impact terrestrial, freshwater, marine and air environments in Hawke’s Bay. -In addition, as the Scientist Land you will ensure scientific analysis is accurate, timely and presented appropriately.

About you | E pā ana ki a koe:

You will have a thorough understanding of environmental processes, erosion processes, soil quality and the impact land use may have on our freshwater, coastal and marine environments along with the ability to develop an integrated approach to environmental management at HBRC.

The successful candidate will have:

• Relevant post-graduate qualification in earth science, soil science, geology, geography or environmental science with a focus on land systems
• Appropriate knowledge of a broad spectrum of land-based sciences including but not limited to erosion (hill slope, riverbank and wind), soil and soil quality, effects of land use and land use change on nutrient and sediment loss from land, and land use capability.
• Good understanding of environmental (land) monitoring processes and techniques, particularly those relating to erosion and soil quality monitoring.
• Experience and ability in environmental resource management and monitoring with an emphasis on land/water interactions such as the estimation of nutrient and sediment loads from land into waterways
• Knowledge and experience using R, or similar programming language, for data manipulation, statistical computing and graphics.
• Advanced skills and experience using the ESRI GIS software suite, including strong spatial analysis capabilities.
• Ability to deliver information and advice with a high level of confidence.

What we offer | Nga huanga mōu:

The salary range for this role is between $87,383 to $97,200 and will depend on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.  We will also provide support with relocation costs for people moving from outside the region. 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. To see a full list of our benefits please visit our website: https://www.hbrc.govt.nz/our-council/careers/working-with-us/

How to apply | I pēhea ki te whakauru:

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Please apply via SEEK.

 Applications close 1 December.

About us | E pā ki a mātou:

At Hawke’s Bay Regional Council our purpose is to work with our community to protect and manage the region’s precious taonga of rivers, lakes, soils, air, coast and biodiversity for health, wellbeing and connectivity. Our organisation is diverse and our work is varied. Our structure comprises of six key business units; Corporate Services, Integrated Catchment Management, Asset Management, Māori Partnerships, Policy & Regulation, and the Executive Advisory Group which also consists of the Civil Defence and Emergency Management.

We focus on prioritising:

Te kounga o te wai, te haumarutanga me te mārohirohi ā-āhuarangi o te whakamarutanga | Water quality, safety and climate-resilient security.  

Kia koi, kia toitū hoki te whakamahinga o te whenua | Climate-smart and sustainable land use. 

Kia ora, kia āhei, kia mārohirohi ā-āhuarangi hoki te rerenga rauropi | Healthy, functioning and climate-resilient biodiversity. 

Kia toitū, kia mārohirohi ā-āhuarangi hoki ngā ratonga me ngā hanganga ā-whare | Sustainable and climate-resilient services and infrastructure. 

3 November 2022

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