What would you do as a Water resource specialist?
Water resource specialists
- usually work regular business hours but may work extra hours
- usually work in offices and water facilities and may travel locally and nationally
- need to be methodical, accurate and identify and solve problems
Tasks
- manage water resources research projects
- study water quality and environmental data
- create plans to protect water resources
- test new water treatment technologies
- find ways to improve water use
- check how well environmental projects work
- write reports for funding projects
- share information on water sustainability
- give advice on water-related technologies
- monitor water project data
How can you become a Water resource specialist?
You need a qualification and experience to become a water resource specialist.
You need
- a relevant tertiary qualification in earth sciences, environmental studies, urban environment or similar area
- experience in similar work
You may need
- a New Zealand Diploma in Field Hydrology
- a Postgraduate Diploma in Water Resource Management
- a Master of Water Resource Management, Master of Urban Planning or similar
If you're in school
You need NCEA Level 3 or University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
