Job Description
Our 2026 Summer Student Programme offers a 3–4 month, full‑time, fixed‑term opportunity for students wanting to gain meaningful, real‑world experience at Environment Canterbury. We offer placements across the organisation for tertiary students who are currently studying or have recently graduated.
Job Type: Summer Student
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Job Category: Environmental Services
About the Role
Position One: Dry Reach Mapping
Will primarily be responsible for mapping dry reaches within Canterbury’s intermittent rivers and streams including the Waitohi, Hinds/Hekeao, Selwyn/Waikirikiri, Te Ngawai, and Hae Hae Te Moana catchments. This role involves extensive fieldwork, walking and driving along riverbeds to collect and record environmental data; gathered data will be used alongside and validated against satellite imagery to support monitoring and analysis activities. Experience with GIS software, spatial data analysis, and ...
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