Senior Scientist - Risk Assessor - ESR

Risk Assessor - Health & Environment

• Contribute to our efforts in surveillance, investigation, prevention and control
• Help us keep people safe and healthy through science
• Christchurch based, other locations can be considered

Mō mātou | About Us

ESR is keeping people safe and healthy through science, we help improve the safety of, and contribute to, the economic, environmental and social wellbeing of people and communities in New Zealand.

We harness the ingenuity of our people, innovative science, and technology and relationships to solve problems to strengthen New Zealand's health, safety and wellbeing. We also create innovative products and services for communities around the globe.

ESR is a Crown Research Institute with 400+ staff with sites across New Zealand.

Mō te tūnga | The role

We are looking for an experienced Risk Assessor to join our Risk Assessment and Social Systems group who is able to work across a number of hazards and matrices. This is a full-time, permanent position and will work closely with our clients to deliver on important projects.  This is an expanding capability within the team. Ideally, this person would be based in Christchurch, but we are willing to consider other locations.

In this role you will be involved in:

• undertaking risk assessment projects in relation to chemical and microbiological hazards in water, food and the environment. 
• writing major client reports and/or publish in peer reviewed scientific journals, and presenting work via oral presentations at conferences
• undertaking projects for central and local government, as well as commercial clients
• working alongside other risk assessors, toxicologists, and epidemiologists in the general area of public health.
• working in relation to legislative, regulatory and RMA requirements.

Mōu | About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• An appropriate postgraduate qualification and significant risk assessment experience as recognised by their peers and clients at a national level
• Experience working for central or local government

Ngā painga | What you'll get in return

• Varied and interesting work with a chance to meaningfully contribute to the health of New Zealanders.
• An exciting and diverse environment.
• You'll receive ongoing personal development, as well as access to a Southern Cross group membership scheme.
• You will be working with a dedicated and passionate team of people who take pride in the quality of their work.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Any questions about the role, please get in touch with [email protected]. 

ESR is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Your unique talents and experience will help us deliver exceptional services to New Zealand. We look forward to your application.

Please note the successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment drug-screen and police records check as conditions of employment.