We are looking for a motivated and energetic Coastal Scientist with a passion for the environment to join our Knowledge Water Ecosystems Team. This is a fixed-term role or secondment through to February 2027 to cover parental leave, based in our Wellington office. **About the role** We are looking for an entry/intermediate level marine biologist or ecologist to support the Greater Wellington Marine and Coastal Monitoring Programme. Working alongside our Wellington based Senior Environmental Scientist (Coast) and Senior Environmental Officer, you will:- * Undertake scientific monitoring and reporting for estuarine and nearshore environments. * Support the development and implementation of community-based monitoring. * Present science to a wide range of audiences, including mana whenua, stakeholders, and community groups. **Skills and experience required:** * Have a working knowledge of scientific monitoring techniques, experimental design, and quality control and management of environmental data. * Applicable post graduate degree (or equivalent experience) majoring in environmental science or a related area. * Have GIS and statistical capabilities. * Hold a full and current driver licence and a good driving track record. **What we offer:** * Work to suit your life and whānau with our flexible working policy. * We'll encourage you to grow and prosper with a range of learning and development opportunities, internal secondments and career progression. * Your wellbeing is our priority - we'll provide medical and trauma insurance support through our employee assistance programme, including Rongoā Māori partner providers, along with Tangihanga leave and support. * We want you to have a sense of belonging, where you can reflect your personal and cultural identity in the way that you work. * Social clubs, staff networks and a friendly and inclusive culture. * Great working environments across our beautiful region. **Come help treasure and grow our rohe together** Our rohe and its lands, oceans, waterways, animals, plants and people can only grow stronger if they are nurtured. To join our team is to step up and commit to playing an active part in this important mahi. That means restoring nature, connecting people and places, reducing environmental impacts, and helping our rohe and its people prosper. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and support mana whenua as Kaitiaki. We're also part of a collective movement alongside our community members whose hopes for the future of our region are just as high as your own. Our efforts across environmental management, public transport, flood protection, regional parks and water supply are interconnected and integral to treasuring our rohe and growing our future. **How to apply:** Greater Wellington is proud to be a member of Te Uru Tāngata Centre for Workplace Inclusion. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive, flexible, and supportive workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and welcome the unique talent and experience you will bring to our team. We are passionate about ensuring our recruitment processes are fair and equitable. Please let us know if you have any accessibility needs or adjustments that need to be made so we can offer a recruitment process that is more accessible to you. Click on the Apply link to view the job description and to apply for the role with a cover letter and CV. *All applicants will be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in New Zealand.* For further information, please contact Kerry Charles at kerry.charles@gw.govt.nz. **Applications close:** 5.00pm, Sunday 21 December 2025 **.** However, we will be reviewing applications as they come in and arranging interviews for January 2026 ahead of the Christmas holidays. Greater Wellington is an accredited Living Wage Employer. We're committed to making sure our people, including people in our supply chain, earn enough to meet life's basic needs, support their whānau, and participate fully in their communities. The remuneration range for this position, inclusive of all benefits, is $88,012 to $132,019, with a midpoint of $110,015. Starting remuneration will depend on the skills and experience of the successful applicant. *Agency applications won't be considered at this time.*