Northland Regional Council’s role is to care for and protect Te Taitokerau Northland's environment and communities. Does that resonate with you? 

Ko te aha ā mātou mahi?  / What work do we do?

We work together with tangata whenua and communities to care for the incredible environment and many communities in our rohe, matching our skills and resources with the visions and aspirations of our people. We work to protect and restore healthy waters and our native taonga, through meaningful partnerships with tangata whenua and communities, and to build more resilient and adaptable communities in a changing climate. Here at Te Kaunihera ā rohe o Te Taitokerau | NRC, your mahi makes a real difference to our communities.

Toitū te whenua, toitū te moana, toitū te tangata. If the land is well, if the sea is well, the people will thrive.    

Te āheinga / The opportunity  

Our Environmental Monitoring Officers are an integral part of the work we do here at NRC and have a direct hand in improving the environment around us.  You will  be part of a field team undertaking our State of the Environment monitoring programmes. This includes sample collection, maintaining continuous water quality equipment,   interpretation of environmental data, and engaging with stakeholders, including tangata whenua. 

We seek an experienced field officer with a particular focus on lake monitoring experience and/or scientific knowledge of lake processes.

He kōrero mōu / About you

We are looking for someone who can bring the following skills, knowledge, personal qualities and experience to our diverse team: 

• Relevant degree qualification in Environmental Science, Environmental Management or similar. 
• Proven experience in water quality and biological/ecological environmental data collection. 
• Lake monitoring experience and/or Lake science knowledge highly desired.
• Boatmasters certification and small boat experience is highly desired.
• Sound knowledge of Regional Council Resource Management Act functions.  
• A working knowledge of National Environmental Monitoring Standards.  
• Previous experience in working in partnerships with iwi and hāpu and a practical knowledge and experience in Mātauranga Māori. 
• Experience working with continuous monitoring equipment, data loggers and telemetry systems   

Ko te aha ngā painga o te mahi kei konei? / What are the benefits of working here?

Just as you care about your community and environment, NRC cares about you and your wellbeing. Our organisation celebrates collective efforts and achievements and recognises every individual for their contributions and dedication to their mahi.

We understand the importance of flexibility, so we’re committed to alternative working arrangements for our staff. We offer a range of flexible work arrangements to suit our people’s varied lifestyles, commitments and cultural needs.

 
Tono mai / Apply

The mahi we do really makes a difference, so if you are motivated to help nurture our region’s taiao, we are keen to learn more about you. Want to have a kōrero with us first, or just need more information? If so, contact our Water Quality Field Operations Manager, Ricky Eyre (rickye@nrc.govt.nz)  When you hit “Apply”, you will be taken through to our external careers site, where you will be able to view the job description: JD: Environmental Monitoring Officer – State of the Environment

Applications close on 2 February 2026

We review applications as they are received. Apply online now, as the close date may change. Please note that we do not accept email applications.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency/citizenship, or a valid NZ work visa