Join a team that's shaping the future of environmental management in one of New Zealand's most diverse and awe-inspiring regions, from the wild coastline of Fiordland to the beauty of Stewart Island.

At Environment Southland, we're committed to protecting our region's natural resources, land, water, air, and coast in partnership with our community and mana whenua. Following a recent organisational redesign, we've strengthened our capability to respond to environmental challenges, and now we're looking for an Environmental Data Management Officer to join our team on a fixed term basis to cover parental leave.

About the role

As part of our dynamic Science Integration Team, you'll play a key role in enhancing the way we manage and use environmental data. You'll be instrumental in building tools, refining processes, and ensuring our environmental monitoring data is accurate, accessible, and impactful.

This role focuses on

• Developing tools and processes that optimize data use and effectiveness, relevant to the needs of Environment Southland
• Assisting in the collection and reporting of environmental monitoring data
• Implementing systems and procedures that provide for the integrity, quality and security of monitoring data
• Delivering contract support services.

What you'll bring

We're looking for someone with both technical capability and a passion for environmental data. You'll thrive in a role where accuracy, innovation, and practical problem-solving are key.

• A relevant qualification to tertiary level.
• A minimum of 2-3 years' experience in environmental data collection and processing is desired.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Good computing skills using spreadsheets, GIS and applying statistical methods. Be technically adept with new technology.
• An understanding of environmental database systems.
• Highly accurate and keen eye for detail.
• Full current driver's license.

Why Choose Environment Southland?

We have a lifestyle that is second to none, with easy access to beaches, rivers, lakes, ski fields, national parks and first-class sports facilities. We pride ourselves on the support we give our team to ensure a good work‑life balance is a priority. And with affordable real estate, short commutes and a great range of schools on offer there is something here for everyone!

An initial offer of remuneration will be made within the range $76,410 - $80,655.

How to apply

To download the PD, and to apply for this job go to: https://environmentsouthland.recruitmenthub.co.nz/Vacancies and enter ref code 6790157

Please ensure you upload your CV and cover letter. Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key skills required for this role.

Applications close: 24 August 2025

Working at Environment Southland requires all of our staff to uphold the council's Te Tiriti o Waitangi responsibilities as part of their day-to-day role. This might be through the appropriate delivery of functions through various legislation where Te Tiriti o Waitangi or partnering with mana whenua is required or upholding the commitments that our elected councillors have made to Ngāi Tahu ki Murihiku through the Charter of Understanding.