Flood Modeller

• Carry out 2D flood modelling work for Canterbury rivers
• Join an experienced team of natural hazard specialists
• Fixed Term June 2027 | Full Time

Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha │ About Environment Canterbury

Waitaha - our Canterbury region - is like no other and we are proud to call it home. We are privileged to be working with Ngā Papatipu Rūnanga, stakeholders, and our wider community to protect our environment, including water, land, and air through regulation and planning. As a Regional Council we're responsible for flood protection, public transport, civil defence, and more.

Together we're taking action to shape a thriving and resilient Canterbury, now and for future generations. Toitū te marae o Tāne, toitū te marae o Tangaroa, toitū te tangata, If the land is well and the sea is well, the people will thrive.

Kōrero mō te Tūranga | About the Role

Flooding is the most common natural hazard to affect Canterbury, and a large proportion of the region’s population live in areas that are susceptible to flooding. This job offers you the opportunity to play a key part in the management of flood hazards in Canterbury, by ensuring we have the information required to respond effectively to future flood events. You will be responsible for carrying out 2D flood modelling to quantify the flood carrying capacity of river channels, and the depth and extent of flooding that could result from a range of river breakout scenarios.

This fixed term role will support our existing flood modellers to expedite planned flood modelling projects and help to ensure that our knowledge of flooding meets community expectations.

Mōu │ About You

To be successful in this role, you will need to have practical experience with flood modelling software and be a proficient GIS user. The position requires you to be an independent problem solver and practical thinker, to have a solid understanding of the principles and methods involved in managing natural hazards, and to have an eye for detail. You’ll have a relevant degree, ideally combined with 1 – 2 years’ experience. Recent graduates will also be considered.

Ngā hua o te Mahi i te Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha  | Working at Environment Canterbury  

Our values underpin everything we do. We understand and embrace a diverse workforce; this diversity will enable us to better serve our people, our community, and our greatest taonga, the environment. We value everyone’s contribution, diverse thinking, and skills.

We're on a journey to become a treaty partner of excellence, including incorporating te ao Māori into our work. We offer supportive opportunities to develop capability in this area and encourage our people to use kaupapa Māori, mātauranga Māori, and te reo Māori in our daily work. We welcome you with an open heart & mind, wherever you are on your personal te ao Māori journey.

For a confidential chat about this role, please contact Nick Griffiths on 027 668 8494

Applications close on Wednesday, 6 November. We encourage you to apply early, we will be reviewing applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close the advertising early. 

Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role. 

Me mahi tahi tātou - Together we can