Chief Scientist (GM Environmental Science)

Environment Canterbury • Ferrymead, Canterbury • Posted July 11, 2026

About the Role

  • Senior leadership role with sector-wide impact
  • Balance general management function with scientific and political nous
  • Lead the delivery of integrated environmental science to inform decision making

    • Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha │ About Environment Canterbury

    As a regional council, we are responsible for managing natural resources including air, soil, water and land. We work in partnership with mana whenua Ngāi Tahu to protect the health of our environment to ensure a sustainable and prosperous future for our region.

    The region’s evolving environmental and political context means we will continue to be agile and adaptive as we respond to regulatory and environmental changes.

    Our mahi (work) is organised around the delivery of our three core services:

  • Environmental Regulation and Protection
  • Community Preparedness and Response to Hazards
  • Public Transport

    • Council play...