Environmental Monitoring Officer I

Thriving together - mō te taiao, mō ngā tāngata.

Our environment and our people go hand-in-hand.

Environmental Information Services are looking for an experienced Environmental Monitoring Officer to carry out the wide range of environmental data collection activities that support Council priority programmes.

Te āhuatunga a te tūranga | About the role

In this role you will be collecting, managing and analysing a wide range of environmental data, including groundwater/river/lake/sea levels, river flows, water quality, ecology and meteorology. You will be required to maintain our network of automated monitoring sites and to carry out physical surveys and measurements using sensitive monitoring and communications equipment. In addition, you will be expected to plan, implement and complete specialised technical projects.

Ō pūmanawa | Your skills and experience

We are looking for someone who has:

• Science, engineering or similar tertiary qualification.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in undertaking data collection activities.
• Valid current driver’s licence.
• Technical scientific skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Initiative and excellent organisational skills
• A reasonable level of fitness
• Practical skills (knows their way around a toolbox)
• An adaptable approach to their work and the changing environment where it is performed (all weather)
• Confidence around and in water (streams, rivers etc)

Less experienced applicants may be considered at the lower Environmental Monitoring Officer II level (note remuneration differs if appointed at this lower level).

Ko wai mātou | Who we are

Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council is responsible for land, air and water as well as public transport and economic development. A major focus of our work involves looking after the environment. We manage the effects of people's use of freshwater, land, air and coastal water. However, we also have a broader responsibility with others for the economic, social and cultural well-being of the regional community.

We are a values-driven organisation, that really cares about our people. Who you are is important to us and we welcome diversity as an opportunity to grow our teams and are keen to support people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, religions and abilities. We want Toi Moana to be a place where you bring your whole self to work.

Highlights of working with us include:

• Competitive remuneration
• Plenty of opportunities for growth, learning and development
• Five additional leave days so you can take paid leave over the Christmas/NY period
• Life insurance and income protection insurance
• Employee benefits / discounts

This role is located in Whakatāne.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

Click APPLY NOW or contact Matt Liddicoat on 0800 884 880 for a confidential discussion.

To access a copy of Te Tūranga Mahi (Job Description) please click on the following link or copy and paste it into your web browser: https://tinyurl.com/3scw37ff

NB: To apply for this job, you must have the legal right to be able to work in New Zealand and also a current, valid driver's licence. As this position is designated as being "safety sensitive", the successful candidate will be asked to undergo a pre-employment drug and alcohol check as part of the recruitment.

Applications close 5pm, Thursday 9 July 2026 and will only be accepted online.