Graduate Environmental Professional - Te Whanganui a Tara (Wellington) (Start ASAP)

Mō tō mātou āhuatanga | Who we are

Tonkin + Taylor is New Zealand's leading engineering and environmental consultancy, renowned for our technical excellence in solving complex challenges. We are proudly a New Zealand, employee-owned company and our collective mission is to create and sustain a better world.

Kei te hiahia mātou ki ōu | We want your skills

We currently have a great opportunity for a graduate consultant to join our strong, established team of environmental specialists. Based in Wellington, you'll learn from some of the most experienced specialists in the industry and be supported by a team of experienced environmental scientists and engineers. You'll also have opportunities to work closely with a range of other professionals: planners, ecologists, geotechnical and civil engineers.

This is a varied role but will include a focus on delivering solutions to a wide range of environmental projects including environmental sampling, water quality assessments, odour assessments and environmental management (and more!). For the first 12 to 24 months you will be working on environmental management of landfills, which gives the opportunity for:

• Collating and assessing environmental data (water quality, leachate, gas concentration, and weather)
• Compiling environmental data for quarterly and annual reporting to the regulator.
• Collecting macroinvertebrate samples annually and reporting
• Assessing and reporting on ground gas surveys.
• Assessing waste disposal applications against landfill acceptance criteria
• Attending community liaison meetings
• Conducting odour surveys/assessments
• Coordinating and managing monitoring equipment

Kei te whakapono mātou ki tō whanaketanga | We want to develop you

Working at T+T provides a rich learning environment for individuals to grow and develop every day. You're in the driver's seat when it comes to your learning, and there are heaps of opportunities to tap into a wealth of knowledge, expertise and formal development opportunities.

You'll work directly with clients to solve their problems. With support from senior staff, you'll carry out field work, analyse and write reports.  You'll also have the opportunity to be involved in staff development, team operations and business development if you would like. We won't put you in a box - we will aim to develop you to do the work you are interested in.

We're really open to different skillsets so if you are interested in a change of direction from what you're doing now, we'd love to see your application.

Na tōu rourou | What you'll bring

• Bachelor or Masters in Engineering (Environmental/ Chemical), Geology, or Environmental Science
• Excellent communication skills including a passion for engaging with co-workers, contractors, clients and other industry stakeholders
• Analytical and technical report writing skills

Ngā Hua | Our benefits

• Exposure to a variety of professional experts and projects;
• A highly supportive team environment where you are encouraged to pave your own career path that caters to your ambitions
• Professional memberships and continued education support
• A flexible working culture and formal flexible working arrangements including part time working and ability to purchase extra leave
• Internal training programs
• Mentoring programs
• $500 annual wellbeing allowance and wellbeing programme
• A very active social club
• Free fruit baskets and morning teas (we love morning teas at T+T!)
• Additional parental leave, salary top-up and a back to work coaching programme (as per policy)

We embrace flexible working at T+T and aim to work in a way that serves the needs of our people, clients and communities. Our flexible working culture enables us to work flexibly to create better work and life experiences. We welcome applicants who wish to work part-time or flexible hours.

Te Rongoā Ārai Mate Korona | The COVID-19 vaccine

Here at T+T, the health and safety of our whānau is our top priority. Our Board has made the decision that vaccination will be required for anyone wanting to access our offices and facilities under the Red and Orange levels of the COVID-19 Protection Framework. This applies to all persons, including employees, clients, suppliers and all visitors.

This role requires office access. Therefore, we will be asking you to share your COVID-19 vaccination status as part of our interview process.

Toroa tā mātou pae tukutuku mō ētehi atu kōrero | For more information, check out our website

APPLY NOW! Or for further information on T+T, please visit our website. T+T is not only a place to work - it's a place where your work will make a difference. 

'Everyone Matters' is one of our three core values at T+T, and we are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce who foster inclusion, participation, and equal opportunity.

We are proud to be an Immigration New Zealand Accredited Employer, a member of Diversity Works, and Partners of TupuToa and Pūhoro STEMM Academy. We particularly encourage speakers of Te Reo Māori or Pasifika languages to apply.

T+T have a partnership with Rainbow Tick and are actively working towards accreditation - we absolutely welcome applicants from rainbow communities.