Principal Scientist | Contaminated Land and Waste

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Christchurch, New Zealand

Job Category: Biotech, R&D, Science,Environmental Services

• Play a vital role in a nationally respected team
• Promote best practice in identifying and monitoring c ontaminated land
• Be the technical lead for contaminated land science
  
  

Kaunihera Taiao Ki Waitaha │ About Environment Canterbury

Environment Canterbury is the Regional Council for the largest region in Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to working in partnership with mana whenua Ngāi Tahu to protect the health of our environment to ensure a sustainable and prosperous future for our region.

Our mahi/work focuses on the delivery of three core services to the Waitaha/Canterbury community: (Environmental Regulation and Protection; Community Preparedness and Response to Hazards; and Public Transport) and we are guided by our strategic pou of:

• Putting the community and our customers at the heart of everything we do;
• Growing our relationship with mana whenua into a true partnership;
• Maturing our governance model and understanding of our political environment;
• Removing pain for our people (and customers) by improving our systems and processes.
  
  

Kōrero mō te Tūranga | About the Role

The work of the Science Group at Environment Canterbury consists of providing environmental monitoring and data; and research and advice to internal and external customers. Drawing from different science disciplines, the Science Group plays a key role in informing decision making across most of the organisation including informing organisational strategic intent, processing of consents, our approach to compliance, responding to incidents, the development of plans, and measuring our progress towards regional and national environmental targets.

Reporting to the Team Leader, Contaminated land and Waste Science, this role will provide high level research, technical leadership and advice on c ontaminated land management .

More About The Role

• Coach and mentor developing staff
• Actively participate in committee and community working groups.
• Conduct research on the impact of contaminated land on Canterbury communities.
• Provide quality assurance of research reports & advice in the field of contaminated land management.
• Actively participate in science leadership across the Science Group at Environment Canterbury.
• Actively participate in national initiatives related to contaminated land management.
  
  

From time to time, as required, the role may require work outside of normal work hours for emergency and flood response and to represent Environment Canterbury at meetings and events with partners, other agencies, and the community.

Mōu │ About You

Role

As a science leader you’ll have A PhD in a relevant field (contaminated Land) plus at least 7 years professional experience, or a master’s degree in a relevant field plus at least 10 years professional experience. Y ou’ll also be a Certified Environmental Practitioner - Site Contamination Specialist or be eligible/working towards certification. enjoy this role, you’ll have:

• Experience supporting high-quality resource management decisions and providing evidence in resource management hearings or to the Environment Court.
• Strong communication skills allowing you to interpret complex scientific data for community groups and key decision makers; telling the science story to the varied needs and experience of your audience.
• Data analysis, interpretation and reporting that makes complex information easy for decision makers to understand.
• A collaborative “can do” approach, a passion for science and a commitment to your own ongoing professional development.
• Design and lead research on c ontaminated land issues within a Canterbury context.
• Ability in forming and maintaining strong, collaborative working relationships.
• Understanding of the Resource Management Act requirements in relation to contaminated land and waste management.
• A commitment to and an understanding of te ao Māori, awareness of the evolving obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi, together with experience of applying this in a workplace setting, including the ability to lead work that requires engagement with iwi.
  
  

Ngā hua o te Mahi i te Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha | Working at Environment Canterbury

We are privileged to be working with Ngā Papatipu Rūnanga, stakeholders, and our wider community.

Our mahi is underpinned by our values of Kaitiakitanga/Stewardship, Pononga/Integrity,Manaakitanga/People First, Whanaungatanga/Collaboration, and Māiatanga/Can Do.

Ko ētahi atu kōrero | Additional Information

For a confidential chat about this role, please contact Brodie Young (027 226 5134).

Applications close on Sunday, 29 June. Applications will be reviewed as we receive them, and interviews may take place before the close date. We reserve the right to close advertising early.

Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks, and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role.

We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but don't meet every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

Hours of work – Permanent full-time position - From time to time, as required, the role may require work outside of normal work hours for emergency and flood response and to represent Environment Canterbury at meetings and events with partners, other agencies, and the community.

Location - This position is predominantly based at 200 Tuam Street, Christchurch

Salary - The indictive salary range for role is $106000 to $125000 per annum depending on skills and experience. The specific salary will be discussed at interview stage.

Me mahi tahi tātou - Together we can

Job Description

Principal Scientist – Contaminated Land