Agricultural / Environmental Scientists
	Lowe Environmental Impact

We want to grow our amazing team with even more talented staff. If you are ready to bring your Ag Science expertise to a small environmental consultancy punching above its weight, then we can’t wait to hear from you.

Who are we?

We provide specialist services in nutrient management, irrigation, small community wastewater, land treatment, and stormwater management, to a range of small and large clients (farmers, property owners, iwi, hapū, industry, local council, central government) throughout New Zealand.

What is the opportunity?

We have projects ready now that need Agricultural / Environmental Scientists with capability in soil assessment, farm systems and nutrient management to support projects in the fields of irrigation and the land treatment of wastes. We are looking for professionals who will contribute to, and provide leadership for delivery of projects, and be active in field and desktop investigations.

Who are we looking for?

You; do you have:

• A tertiary qualification in agricultural science, environmental science, or a related field;
• An applied understanding of soils, farming and agricultural systems;
• Competence in undertaking field and desktop investigations;
• Experience in creating accurate farm models in OverseerFM, and their use in consenting,   developing Farm plans is a bonus;
• Great communication and reporting capabilities;
• Consultancy experience;
• Project management experience; and
• Possibly hold, or be working towards industry recognised certifications such as CNMA.

What are you waiting for?

Life is complicated.  We work hard to provide opportunities for all our staff to balance the demands of work with the rest of their lives. 

We invite applications from those who want to work both full or part-time. Actual hours, or days and times of work, and a competitive salary that reflects experience will be negotiated with the successful applicants.

This position may be located in our Christchurch or Palmerston North offices.

Email a cover letter and your CV to recruitment@lei.co.nz by 30 June.

Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit.