Environmental Scientist

Overview

Manage environmental compliance and provide scientific support for Watercare's operations.

Key Responsibilities

• incident response
• resource compliance
• monitoring programs
• regulatory reporting
• data management
• scientific advice

Tasks

-Supporting environmental incident response and ensuring timely reporting. -Managing resource consent compliance for dams, treatment plants, and network assets. -Supporting environmental enhancement and improvement initiatives across Watercare. -Coordinating environmental monitoring programmes and producing regulatory reports. -Investigating and resolving non-compliances, including developing practical mitigation measures. -Contributing to environmental data management, trend analysis, and ISO 14001 quality systems. -Providing scientific advice across the business to improve environmental performance.

Requirements

• project management
• stakeholder communication
• environmental degree
• water industry
• iso 14001
• microsoft office

What You Bring

-The ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. -Confidence communicating with technical and non-technical stakeholders. -A Bachelor (Honours) degree or higher in Environmental Science or a related discipline. -Experience within the water or wastewater industry and compliance. -Familiarity with ISO 14001 environmental management systems. -Strong organisational and analytical skills with attention to detail. -At least three years’ experience in environmental science or management. -Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with environmental data analysis.

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Benefits

-Generous parental leave -Employee discounts at a range of large retailers -Training and development opportunities -Life and income protection insurance plans

About Watercare Services Limited

-It manages critical infrastructure, delivering clean drinking water and treating wastewater across the region. -The company operates an extensive network of pipelines, reservoirs, treatment plants, and pumps to maintain supply. -With a focus on innovation, Watercare invests heavily in modernizing infrastructure. -Watercare is known for its commitment to sustainability, balancing growth with resource conservation. -It serves millions of customers in Auckland, the largest city in New Zealand. -The company plays a vital role in protecting the local environment by managing wastewater effectively. -Watercare’s expertise spans water distribution, wastewater management, and infrastructure maintenance.

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