Environmental Specialist, Auckland
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Auckland Council

Environmental Specialist

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  • On Site
  • Full Time

Auckland

Job Description

  • Build your career in environmental science and field hydrology
  • Hands-on fieldwork across Auckland’s diverse environments
  • Join a passionate, knowledgeable and supportive team


He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Auckland Council’s Environmental Evaluation and Monitoring unit has an opportunity for an Environmental Specialist in Field Hydrology, to join the Hydrology and Environmental Data Management team.

If you’re passionate about the environment and looking to further your scientific and field monitoring skills, this would be a fantastic role for you.

Based in Auckland CBD and our Albany workshop, but working across the Auckland region, you’ll help deliver our core hydrological monitoring programmes. The role is majority field-based and will involve monitoring of rainfall, river flows, groundwater levels and other environmental parameters using specialist scientific equipment.


On any given day, you could be:

  • installing monitoring equipment and low-voltage electrical work
  • entering streams to gauge flows
  • surveying
  • maintaining sites for quality data collection
  • managing operational logistics
  • processing hydrological data according to National Environmental Monitoring Standards


You’ll have on-call responsibilities and the potential to assist Auckland Emergency Management/Civil Defence with information logistics during extreme weather events. You’ll also have the opportunity to support other programmes like water quality, coastal processes, marine ecology and terrestrial biodiversity.


He kōrero mōu: About you

With a degree or equivalent qualification in environmental science, environmental engineering or a New Zealand Diploma in Field Hydrology, you’ll have passion for the outdoors and have an excellent health and safety attitude.

You’ll be able to conduct yourself confidently in the field, over variable terrain and in variable weather conditions, and enjoy being part of a team, with a shared commitment to collecting and delivering high-quality data.


We will be looking for the following key role requirements:

  • field work experience collecting environmental data, including using a range of equipment in data collection and managing logistics with team members
  • strong problem-solver, you can come up with innovative solutions to technical challenges in the field
  • comfortable working in remote areas, strong practical skills, and like to work with your hands
  • good written and verbal communication skills
  • current full driver's license


The following would advantageous:

  • report writing experience
  • knowledge of time series data management
  • training and certifications for manual handling, power tool use and electrical installations
  • an understanding of New Zealand’s regulatory framework and local government processes


We still encourage you to apply if you have some but not all these requirements.


Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

If you enjoy being outdoors, getting hands-on and continually learning, this is a role with plenty to offer. You’ll be surrounded by a passionate team keen to share their knowledge, while building practical experience across hydrology and the wider environmental monitoring space.

Please find a copy of the position description HERE


Applications close Sunday, 1st November 2026

This role is deemed safety sensitive and in line with Auckland Council policy, you will be required to complete pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.  A full driver's license is a requirement.


Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.

Desired Hard Skills

  • Report Writing
  • Data Management
  • Electrical Installations
  • Field Data Collection
  • Hydrological Monitoring

Desired Soft Skills

  • Teamwork
  • Problem Solving
  • Communication Skills
  • Health and Safety Attitude

Benefits & Perks

Culture

  • 🧕 Inclusive Workspace
  • 🌿 Wellness Program
  • 📈 Professional Development
  • 🎉 Employee Discounts and Rewards
  • ⚰ Funeral Cover
  • ⏰ Flexible Work
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  • 🌿 Indigenous Rights
  • 💰 Wage Equality
  • 🙌 Community Focused
  • 🌐 INZ Accredited Employer

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