Graduate Environmental Scientist

We are seeking a recent graduate with a degree in Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, or Natural Resources Engineering to launch their career with us. In this role, you will contribute to a wide range of projects, working alongside New Zealand’s leading scientists and engineers. As part of our Foundation for Success Graduate Programme, you’ll receive mentorship and the ongoing support you need to thrive as a technical professional.

What you’ll do

• Manage water resource projects by co-ordinating staff and subcontractors, liaising with regulators client contacts and stakeholders
• Undertake fieldwork to collect a range of environmental data.
• Prepare and deliver site management plans, monitoring strategies and site audit reports.
• Assess environmental impacts to fresh and saline waterbodies (rivers, lakes, wetlands, estuaries, tidal inlets).
• Statistical and data analysis, conceptual model development and assessment against guidelines.
• Prepare technical reports to support clients.
• Assist with Land Development Engineering peer reviews on behalf of local councils.
• Provide turn-key solutions, from initial conversation to proposal, to development and successful completion.
• Prepare and review technical input into resource consent applications.
• Apply company policies in health and safety, quality, administration and technical procedures.
• Work with Senior Scientists and Engineers on the above.

What you’ll bring

We are looking for a dedicated and innovative individual passionate about finding solutions for our environment. Your expertise and diverse skill set will contribute to a wide range of impactful projects, enabling us to deliver high-quality results to our clients. The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• A post-graduate degree in Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, or Natural Resources Engineering.
• The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver results on time.
• A knack for providing pragmatic solutions to complex environmental challenges.
• Strong technical report writing, data analysis, and management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a willingness to continuously learn and grow.
• A positive, can-do attitude and a strong team player mindset.
• Flexibility to work in remote locations and willingness to travel within New Zealand as needed.

What we offer

• A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, income protection, salary top up for parental leave and the ability to purchase extra annual leave.
• Flexible/hybrid working culture, facilitating a healthy work-life balance.
• Professional development opportunities, including support for ongoing training and education, and fully subsidised membership fees.
• The chance to work on meaningful projects that make a difference to our environment.
• A vibrant environment, committed to fostering a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion.

About Us

PDP is one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading environmental science, engineering, and advisory consultancies. We care deeply about our environment and aspire to work in ways that meet today’s needs while providing for future generations. Our team of experts deliver a range of innovative solutions that support our clients’ environmental challenges. We cover everything from air and land to water-related projects.

We take pride in being an employee-owned and operated company with nearly 40 years of experience operating in Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. Our solutions consistently exceed client expectations, leading to significant, meaningful environmental outcomes for our clients.