Environmental Data Officer

Introduction Mō mātou | About us

Our people love working here because we are an enthusiastic team, with a diverse range of skills and experience, who are all rowing in the same direction. We are all passionate about making a positive difference for our community, both now and for our future generations. What drives us is making Taranaki the best place in Aotearoa, New Zealand to live, play and do business!

Ourmain officeis based right in the centre of the region, right under ourmaunga(mountain), in Stratford. Living and working here means you have all the big city benefits, along with a rural lifestyle, and quick access to the sea, and breathtaking country.

Watch the video to find out more about Taranaki Regional Council's kaupapa, culture and the impact of our mahi.

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.

You will assist with the collection of a wide range of environmental data, including river levels and flows, surface water quality and meteorological information by maintaining our network of automated monitoring sites and undertaking physical surveys and measurements. You will have the capacity to use a wide range of skills to undertake site operation and maintenance, troubleshoot issues with sensitive monitoring and communication equipment, and quality assure the data you collect using specialist software.

This role sits within the Science & Technology team, and you will receive support from the Environmental Data Team Leader, Environmental Data Manager and the wider Environment Quality department.

Further details on the role can be found below on the Position Description link, or for any other questions please contact our People and Wellness team on recruitmentt.nz.

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This role requires a varied skillset. You will need to be a practical problem solver, as comfortable around a toolbox as you are a computer, exceptional attention to detail and strong computer literacy.

To be successful in this role you will need todemonstratethe following:

• An ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Have an ability to swim and be physically fit
• An ability to safely work in or around water
• An eye for detail and the patience to support evolving environmental datasets
• To be comfortable working alone and as a part of a team
• To know your way around a toolbox and be able to ‘build a fence’ as comfortably as you can use your computer and software skills
• Alogical mind-set to supportelectrical andcommunicationsfaultfinding
• An understanding of environmental processes and pressures
• To be an ambassador for the data you collect by following strict guidelines promoting quality

The skills and personal attributes we look for are:

• Demonstrable understanding or experience in undertaking environmental data collection activities
• An understanding of the use of environmental data
• Ability and flexibility to self-manage a wide degree of job tasks while balancing the needs of a wider team

While a tertiary qualification in a relevant scientific/engineering field is desirable, those with practical experience in electronics/instrumentation or a trade qualification are more than welcome to apply. Willingness to learn and upskill is key to success in this role.

Taranaki Regional Council is a fantastic place to work! We have a great Environmental Data team.

• Five weeks + one day annual leave entitlement
• Active social club
• Onsite gym
• Flexible working options
• 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!

The starting remuneration range for this role is $81,451-$95,825 per annum (including Kiwi Saver).

Applications close Sunday 23 August 2026, however we reserve the right to close this vacancy when we have received sufficient, suitable applications.