We are looking for a someone who is passionate about applying their expertise in data engineering and programming to environmental issues and real-world challenges. Work directly with researchers, data scientists, programmers, and solution architects at New Zealand's foremost environmental research organisation to build systems that collect, manage, and convert raw data into usable information to support our research and data delivery.

About the opportunity

Join our dynamic and stimulating research environment and apply your skills to implement methods that improve data reliability and quality, and to build and maintain data repositories and pipelines that are accessible and support the requirements of researchers and business stakeholders.

This position is permanent and full time. It reports to the capability leader of the Environmental Systems and Solutions group in our Informatics team and is based at our Lincoln site.

About you

You have a relevant tertiary qualification such as a degree in computer science, environmental science, or geography along with strong data engineering, programming, and database development experience. You are curious and innovative, excited about learning and pushing technical limits, and a strong analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills. You thrive in a flexible work environment, equally comfortable working on your own or as part of a collaborative team distributed across the country.

Why Manaaki Whenua

Our land, our future - this is the essence of why Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research exists. At Manaaki Whenua we undertake research that focuses on preserving New Zealand's rich biodiversity, improving biosecurity, and protecting the health of the land, fresh water and soil resources we need for a prosperous future. We recognise the importance of partnerships, the special role of Māori, and the need to ensure that all New Zealanders have the knowledge, understanding, and tools to truly live in harmony with our precious environment. We are recognised nationally and internationally for the quality of our research and work with a wide range of organisations within New Zealand and globally.

Manaaki Whenua embraces diversity and is committed to an inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone is valued for their unique contribution. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.

What we offer

As an employee of Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research, you will work towards a rewarding vision with passionate and talented people in a caring and family friendly environment; enjoy a flexible working environment, good staff benefits and the opportunity for personal growth and career development.

How to apply

Enquiries about the position may be directed to Mandy James, . For further details about Manaaki Whenua-Landcare Research, watch this short clip: and visit our website:

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Applications close on Sunday 13 March 2022 at 5pm NZT

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Job Details

Crown research institute Manaaki Whenua

Reference # 45828

Posted on 17 Feb 2022

Closes on 13 Mar 2022 17:00

Location(s) Christchurch

Expertise Informatics

Job level(s) Scientist, Experienced

Work type(s) Permanent

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