Hydrologist Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Mar 2026

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Graduate Water Engineer - Foundation Graduate Programme

This is a Full time job

Opportunity to experience the full water sector ecosystem
Client, Contractor & Consultant
Purposefully Designed Graduate Pathway

Opportunity to experience the full water sector ecosystem
Client, Contractor & Consultant
Purposefully Designed Graduate Pathway

The Foundation Graduate Programme is an exciting new three-year rotational experience delivered in partnership by Watercare, Fulton Hogan, and Jacobs.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

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Water Information Advisor

at Hawkes Bay Regional Council

This is a Full time job

Napier Central, Hawkes Bay

$75,650 – $89,000 per year

Collaborative work environment alongside a motivated team
Extra annual leave and superannuation after 3 years
Life insurance, income protection, flexible working to support work/life balance

Collaborative work environment alongside a motivated team
Extra annual leave and superannuation after 3 years
Life insurance, income protection, flexible working to support work/life balance

We are looking for a Water Information Advisor to join our Environmental Information team.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

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Listed twenty eight days ago

Hydrogeologist

at Pattle Delamore Partners Ltd

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance & income protection.
Flexible/hybrid working culture, facilitating a healthy work-life balance.
Opportunity to be a part of significant, high-profile, and complex projects

Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance & income protection.
Flexible/hybrid working culture, facilitating a healthy work-life balance.
Opportunity to be a part of significant, high-profile, and complex projects

Pattle Delamore Partners (PDP) is a respected environmental and engineering consultancy with a nationwide presence.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

28d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Chief Water Specialist (Auckland)

at Taumata Arowai

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$161,234 - $179,249 - $206,136

Auckland based | Permanent role
Influence outcomes to improve water quality across Auckland

Auckland based | Permanent role
Influence outcomes to improve water quality across Auckland

Use your sector credibility to shape up this new role and influence drinking water, wastewater and stormwater outcomes across Auckland.

subClassification: Regional CouncilRegional Council

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

11d ago

Listed three days ago

Assistant Engineer - Water/Environmental

at Christchurch City Council

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$88,003 to $97,781 per annum + professional fees!

Enjoy varied and technically stimulating work
We'll support you on your pathway to becoming a Chartered Engineer
Work alongside highly skilled and experienced engineers and scientists

Enjoy varied and technically stimulating work
We'll support you on your pathway to becoming a Chartered Engineer
Work alongside highly skilled and experienced engineers and scientists

play a key role in supporting environmental and water engineering activities across the Council’s water portfolios and in the resilience of our City!

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

3d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Graduate Water Engineer - Foundation Graduate Programme

at Jacobs New Zealand Ltd

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Opportunity to experience the full water sector ecosystem
Client, Contractor & Consultant
Purposefully Designed Graduate Pathway

Opportunity to experience the full water sector ecosystem
Client, Contractor & Consultant
Purposefully Designed Graduate Pathway

The Foundation Graduate Programme is an exciting new three-year rotational experience delivered in partnership by Watercare, Fulton Hogan, and Jacobs.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

20d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Water Information Analyst

at Hawkes Bay Regional Council

This is a Full time job

Napier Central, Hawkes Bay

$88,995 – $104,700 per year

Be committed to environmental protection and community resilience
Life insurance, income protection, flexible working to support work/life balance

Be committed to environmental protection and community resilience
Life insurance, income protection, flexible working to support work/life balance

We are looking for a Water Information Analyst to join our Environmental Information team.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

20d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Senior/Environmental Monitoring Officer (Fixed Term 3 Years)

at Tasman District Council

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Richmond, Tasman

$76K - $91K + 6.2% benefits based on experience

76K - $91K + 6.2% benefits based on experience
Full time role based in Richmond
Supportive team culture

76K - $91K + 6.2% benefits based on experience
Full time role based in Richmond
Supportive team culture

Would you like to apply your technical expertise whilst living in a region ripe with outdoor adventure opportunities?

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

18d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Water Information Advisor

at Hawkes Bay Regional Council

This is a Full time job

Napier Central, Hawkes Bay

$75,650 – $89,000 per year

Collaborative work environment alongside a motivated team
Extra annual leave and superannuation after 3 years
Life insurance, income protection, flexible working to support work/life balance

Collaborative work environment alongside a motivated team
Extra annual leave and superannuation after 3 years
Life insurance, income protection, flexible working to support work/life balance

We are looking for a Water Information Advisor to join our Environmental Information team.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

20d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Technical Director - Water Quality (Auckland or Hamilton)

at Pattle Delamore Partners Ltd

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance & income protection
Flexible/hybrid working culture, facilitating a healthy work-life balance
Work on diverse, meaningful environmental projects

Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance & income protection
Flexible/hybrid working culture, facilitating a healthy work-life balance
Work on diverse, meaningful environmental projects

Join PDP to help deliver practical environmental and engineering solutions across Aotearoa, shaping outcomes for land, water, and communities.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

19d ago

Listed nineteen hours ago

Resource Consents Monitoring & Enforcement Officer

at Porirua City Council

This is a Full time job

Porirua, Wellington

play a meaningful role in protecting environmental standards
enjoy balancing fieldwork with analytical thinking
join a motivated and hardworking team

play a meaningful role in protecting environmental standards
enjoy balancing fieldwork with analytical thinking
join a motivated and hardworking team

Are you passionate about environmental compliance and keen to play a hands-on role in shaping a thriving, sustainable city?

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

19h ago

Listed eleven days ago

Water Network Technician

at Aqua Analytics

This is a Full time job

Lower Hutt, Wellington

Work with NZ's leading utilities and councils while using the latest technology
Small team - your work is visible and valued
Travel the country - get paid well for it, and grow with the business

Work with NZ's leading utilities and councils while using the latest technology
Small team - your work is visible and valued
Travel the country - get paid well for it, and grow with the business

Save water. Drive efficiency. Join a growing team optimising NZ's water networks with cutting-edge tech, serious clients, and real fieldwork.

subClassification: TechniciansTechnicians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

11d ago

Listed five days ago

Ecologist - Graduate

at Boffa Miskell

This is a Full time job

Whangarei Central, Northland

Competitive Remuneration

Proudly a New Zealand, employee-owned, professional services firm
Work with clients to forge a stronger connection between people and environments
A great opportunity for career development and personal growth

Proudly a New Zealand, employee-owned, professional services firm
Work with clients to forge a stronger connection between people and environments
A great opportunity for career development and personal growth

Bring your passion and enthusiasm for the environment and contribute to exciting projects which are helping to protect New Zealand.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

5d ago

Listed fifteen hours ago

Advisor Environment Restoration x 2

at Greater Wellington

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington(Hybrid)

$83,230-$124,845 incl all benefits

Advise & plan projects to improve our region's environment
Great work culture, doing work that really matters
Development opportunities + flexible working

Advise & plan projects to improve our region's environment
Great work culture, doing work that really matters
Development opportunities + flexible working

Provide specialist knowledge & planning expertise on sustainable land use projects focussing on soil conservation, water quality, & biodiversity.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

15h ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Field Assistant - x2 roles available

at Waikato Regional Council

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

$58,000 – $65,000 per year

Collect riparian, sediment and water quality data with public-facing fieldwork.
Based in our Purpose-built offices in the heart of the CBD.
Be part of a passionate and supportive team with purpose.

Collect riparian, sediment and water quality data with public-facing fieldwork.
Based in our Purpose-built offices in the heart of the CBD.
Be part of a passionate and supportive team with purpose.

Hands-on field role supporting catchment monitoring, blending outdoor data collection with computer-based work across the Waikato region.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

13d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Senior Flood Hazard Engineer

at Peak Recruitment New Zealand Ltd

This is a Full time job

Dunedin Central, Otago

Role could be based at any ORC office in Otago

Apply HEC-RAS & HEC-HMS modelling to real-world flood risk challenges
Varied work across modelling, investigation, design and flood response
Enjoy Otago’s mountains, lakes, rivers, trails and surf beaches

Apply HEC-RAS & HEC-HMS modelling to real-world flood risk challenges
Varied work across modelling, investigation, design and flood response
Enjoy Otago’s mountains, lakes, rivers, trails and surf beaches

Lead flood hazard modelling & analysis to support river engineering, infrastructure design & strategic flood risk planning across diverse catchments.

subClassification: Environmental EngineeringEnvironmental Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

13d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Pūkenga/Pūkenga Matua | Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Physical Geography

at Victoria University of Wellington

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Kelburn, Wellington

$112,888 to $138,917 per annum

Benefits include UniSaver and Southern Cross
Develop your career in a collegial and collaborative environment
Join a team dedicated to meeting student needs while they are studying

Benefits include UniSaver and Southern Cross
Develop your career in a collegial and collaborative environment
Join a team dedicated to meeting student needs while they are studying

Join our vibrant academic community in this permanent position with Te Kura Tātai Aro Whenua - School of Geography, Environmental and Earth Sciences.

subClassification: Teaching - TertiaryTeaching - Tertiary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

14d ago

Listed twenty two hours ago

Team Leader - Rivers

at Peak Recruitment New Zealand Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Dunedin Central, Otago

Role can be based in Dunedin or Alexandra

Work across Otago’s large, complex & diverse river systems
Be part of a collaborative, supportive and values-driven organisation
From alpine lakes to coastlines, Otago offers an exceptional lifestyle

Work across Otago’s large, complex & diverse river systems
Be part of a collaborative, supportive and values-driven organisation
From alpine lakes to coastlines, Otago offers an exceptional lifestyle

Lead Otago’s river engineering team and programme, driving environmental and community outcomes and ensuring regulatory compliance.

subClassification: Environmental EngineeringEnvironmental Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

22h ago

Listed sixteen hours ago

Water Technician

at CB Civil and Drainage Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Great benefits including Extraordinary Health & Wellness
Great growth in the region and opportunities for training
High Performing Award-Winning Team & "Hosts the Best Christmas Party"

Great benefits including Extraordinary Health & Wellness
Great growth in the region and opportunities for training
High Performing Award-Winning Team & "Hosts the Best Christmas Party"

Join a hands-on civil crew in Tauranga delivering water reticulation work - good people, high standards and a company that values quality

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

16h ago

Listed seven days ago

Environmental Scientist - Ecologist

at Stantec New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Newmarket, Auckland(Hybrid)

Flexible working arrangements and extra 20 days purchased leave
Working on aquatic ecology as a focus
Great range of benefits with a superb office location in Newmarket

Flexible working arrangements and extra 20 days purchased leave
Working on aquatic ecology as a focus
Great range of benefits with a superb office location in Newmarket

Due to exciting growth in the environmental sector, we are looking for an intermediate level Ecologist to join our Community Development team.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

7d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Field Technician

at Hamilton City Council

This is a Full time job

Pukete, Waikato

Opportunities for professional development.
Free health insurance and discounted membership rates for family members.

Opportunities for professional development.
Free health insurance and discounted membership rates for family members.

Field Technician position at Hamilton City Council, responsible for water sampling and field testing across the Waikato region.

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

13d ago

Listed seven days ago

Water Service Technician

at Arthur D Riley Co Ltd.

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Health, Life and Trauma Insurance
Full training provided!
Work Vehicle

Health, Life and Trauma Insurance
Full training provided!
Work Vehicle

As a Water Service Technician, you’ll play a key role in supporting our Leak Detection operations across the Wellington region.

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

7d ago

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