Water Resources Officer

Richmond, New Zealand

Reference: 6926891

  • Base salary plus an inclusive benefits package you can tailor to suit your lifestyle
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Paid day off on your birthday
  • Medical insurance
  • Permanent, full-time based Richmond, Tasman

About the role

This is a varied and rewarding role where you'll combine field work, data analysis, stakeholder engagement and technical expertise to support sustainable water management across the region.

You'll lead Council's telemetered water metering data collection programme, work closely with water users and industry contractors, and provide critical information that supports resource management, drought response, compliance activities and environmental decision-making.

From analysing water use trends and maintaining quality data systems to supporting flood warning operations and contributing to water resource investigations, you'll play an important part in helping Council make informed decisions for the future.

What you'll bring

We're seeking someone who combines strong technical capability with a practical, collaborative approach.

You'll ideally have:

  • A degree in natural or physical sciences, environmental science, hydrology, or a related discipline
  • At least five years' experience in environmental monitoring, resource assessment or water resource management
  • Experience working with environmental data and time-series databases
  • Knowledge of water measurement regulations, water metering systems and compliance requirements
  • An understanding of hydrological processes and water resource assessment
  • Strong analytical and reporting skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly
  • Excellent relationship-building skills and a customer-focused approach
  • A current driver's licence and willingness to work in the field
  • Competent swimming ability and availability to assist during flood response events when required

Why join us?

At Tasman District Council, you'll join a team of passionate people who care deeply about their community, environment and each other.

We offer:

  • Meaningful work that makes a real difference to our region
  • A supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
  • Flexible working arrangements where appropriate
  • The chance to live and work in one of New Zealand's most spectacular regions

Sound interested? Apply today!

For more information contact the People and Wellbeing Team on 03 543 8988

Applications Close: 18 Sep 2026

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What to expect after you apply

Once the vacancy closes you'll be contacted within 7 days as to whether or not your application has been successful.  If you've been shortlisted for an interview, you'll be contacted by one of the People & Wellbeing team to arrange a time to come in and meet with some of the team. 

We typically only do one interview, however depending on the seniority of the role or the role itself, we sometimes require two interviews.  For mid-senior level and team leader/manager roles, you may also be required to undertake psychometric testing.

In your interview, there will be a member of the People & Wellbeing team, the Hiring Manager and either their Manager or one of the senior member's of their team.  Our interview questions are predominantly behavioural and skills-based.

Summer Student Internships

Every year we employ a number of Summer Students across the Council to work for a period of 12-16 weeks over the summer months (mid-November to February). This is a great opportunity to gain work experience in your field of study, advertising begins early July, All applications are to be submitted via our website in July.

We typically have vacancies in Engineering, Environmental Information (Hydrology, Resource Science and Biosecurity), Information Services and Regulatory (Compliance Monitoring).

If you're an Engineering student interested in a Rivers Engineering career/Summer Student position, check out this website for more information - Careers | Resilient River Communities - Careers | Resilient River Communities (resilientrivers.nz).