Senior Water Quality Scientist

• Help sustainably manage Auckland’s fresh and marine water quality for future generations
• Great culture and support
• Flexible working and option to purchase an extra week of leave

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Auckland Council’s Environmental Evaluation and Monitoring Unit has a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Water Quality Scientist to join the Water Quality team. 

Our team is responsible for long-term monitoring and reporting on Auckland's aquatic environments including lakes, rivers and streams, coastal and marine areas, and groundwater.  

Provide technical leadership in the field of water quality monitoring.  Lead the design, implementation and review of our monitoring programmes. Build an evidence base to support policy development and implementation, and review management interventions to improve the health of our waterbodies.

You will also be expected to:

• analyse and evaluate datasets using appropriate statistical and data visualisation techniques and communicate results through technical publications and other media
• coach and mentor other kaimahi including other scientists in the team and staff responsible for field operations and data collection
• develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders involved in the sustainable management of Auckland’s waterbodies

He kōrero mōu: About you

This role requires specific experience in delivering water quality science, evaluation and research, ideally in a local government context. 

We will be looking for specific experience with the key role requirements:

• excellent ability to analyse, interpret and report scientific information, including use of quantitative statistical analyses (such as R-coding skills)
• strong technical writing skills and proven experience in communicating complex information to a variety of audiences
• understanding of local government, particularly the statutory requirements associated with resource management
• sound understanding of Te Tiriti o te Waitangi and Te Ao Māori and a recognition of the value of the use of tikanga at work

Having experience in working with either continuous water quality data, event-based monitoring data or discrete monitoring data in coastal environments is desirable. 

We still encourage you to apply if you have some but not all these requirements.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

Auckland Council is the largest local government council across Oceania, serving over 1.7 million people and contributing towards making Tāmaki Makaurau a world-class city.

 
We offer a range of employee benefits and proudly support flexible working options where possible. 
View a snapshot of some of our employee benefits HERE.

Help us make a difference to Tāmaki Makaurau. 

Me Tono Ināianei!: Apply Now!

Applications close: Sunday 14 September 2025

Find a copy of the position description here.

If you have any support or access requirements, please advise us when submitting your application so we can assist you.

This role is deemed safety sensitive and in line with Auckland Council policy, you will be required to complete pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.  A full driver's license is a requirement.

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.