Environmental Monitoring Team Leader - Hydrology
Core
Lead hydrology monitoring across South Canterbury's diverse landscapes to support environmental management, flood response, and scientific research.
Role type
Senior IC environmental monitoring team leader (hydrology)
Builds
High-quality hydrology data and monitoring programmes
Domain
Environmental science / Hydrology / Water resources
Required skills
Hydrology monitoring expertise, Team leadership and coaching, Environmental data quality assurance, Programme planning and budget management, Stakeholder relationship building, Field operations management
Preferred skills
Experience with flood warning systems, Māori partnership principles, Strategic planning
Technologies
Hydrology monitoring systems, Environmental data management tools
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a team of field and technical staff, Deliver hydrology monitoring programmes and operational work plans, Ensure environmental data collection meets recognized standards, Manage contracts, contractors, and budgets, Collaborate with science, planning, and Māori partnership teams, Contribute to flood event response
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people leadership