Freshwater Ecologist
The role
We are seeking a Freshwater Ecologist to work alongside our Freshwater and Projects team to provide freshwater ecology support and advice for Horizons river management and flood protection activity and activity of the broader Catchment Operations Group.
Based at Regional House in Palmerston North or our Kairanga Depot, this full-time permanent position will provide a mix of office and field based work throughout our region including: designing and implementing monitoring programmes, ecological monitoring, statistical analysis and associated reporting and modelling. If you are passionate about the environment, ecology and contributing to positive freshwater outcomes – this may be the role for you.
Why join us?
When you join us, you can look forward to a rewarding career full of opportunities to develop a positive and supportive work environment. We do this through:
- Positive focus on employee health, wellness and wellbeing initiatives across the organisation including your birthday off, wellness day, life insurance for all permanent staff and 5 weeks leave after 2 years of service
- Flexible family friendly work environment
- Ongoing development and opportunities across the organisation to grow, specialise or diversify your skills
- Working together for a better environment across our region
- A supportive and social work environment across the organisation
About you
A tertiary degree in an appropriate natural science discipline or equivalent experience in an appropriate natural science discipline is essential, as is a full driver’s licence. Experience in delivering biological and other freshwater ecology monitoring and reporting, regulatory processes and the application of GIS and/or spatial modelling programmes is highly desirable. However, we are also looking for someone with the ability to work with a wide range of people and is competent with analytical / statistical software and data management systems.
You’ll be part of a passionate, hard-working team who are committed to delivering for our region. If you have what it takes to succeed in this role, then please apply today.
About us
The Horizons region extends over 22,200km2 – from Ruapehu in the north and Horowhenua in the south, to Whanganui in the west and Tararua in the east. We work with and for our community in the use and protection of our environment, managing our precious resources of land, air and water; as well as public transport and a key role in emergency management. At Horizons Regional Council we work to make our region a healthy environment where people are thriving, including our staff.
Applications close 5pm Monday 7 April 2025.
Horizons are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to ensuring we have a diverse and inclusive workplace so our people reflect the diversity of our region.
