Connect locally with a Network of Passionate Individuals.
What is the contaminated land and groundwater industry? What does a day in the life of an industry professional look like? How do you get into this field of work?
Come along to this event to hear five very different journeys into the industry. The experience of our speakers ranges from 3 years to 40 years! The various perspectives, skills, and advice will hopefully have you considering a contaminated land and groundwater career!
We will also have the opportunity to network and ask questions along the way!
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Your ticket includes a complimentary drink and a selection of appetizers. Please note that this is not a formal dinner event.
BYO! To minimise our use of plastic, we encourage delegates to bring their own reusable water bottles and coffee cups.
Due to the venue’s security measures, make sure you arrive on time.
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Michael has been working as an Environmental Scientist with Jacobs for just over 3 years providing the opportunity to work across a range of projects including numerous civil infrastructure upgrades and extensive fieldwork programs across Australia and New Zealand.
Prior to joining Jacobs Michael spent 5 months hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. Michael graduated from Macquarie University having completed a Bachelor of Environment Majoring in Climate Science in 2018.
In order to become old and wise, you must first be very old ……
Graham started a working lift 40 years ago this coming July.
Throughout this career he has worked in Local Government as an Environmental Health Officer in the UK, ultimately specialising in Environmental Protection and then full time into work in the Contaminated Land field.
During his whole working life, he has continued to develop new areas of interest, engaging in learning, advocacy and leadership roles which eventually led him to New Zealand in 2015 as a Principal Contaminated Land Officer at Auckland Council.
He moved on from that role in 2018 to become the Contaminated Land Team Leader at Environment Canterbury, followed by a short sabbatical back in the UK in 2024 as the Specialist Environmental Protection officer at Wrexham Council. He is now working for SQN Consulting as a Principal Environmental Consultant where he focusses on Contaminated Land work.
Carolina is a contaminated land consultant based in Christchurch, working across environmental and infrastructure projects. Originally from Colombia, she studied Environmental Science at the University of Birmingham in the UK before building her career in contaminated land consulting.
With over 10 years of experience across both consultancy and regulatory environments, her work focuses on supporting clients to manage environmental challenges associated with contaminated soil and groundwater.
Carolina is the co-chair of ALGA’s Christchurch branch, where she helps organise industry events.
Michael joined ENGEO as an Environmental Scientist intern in 2017 while completing a Master of Science in Environmental Management at the University of Otago, graduating in 2021. He has since worked at ENGEO in a full-time capacity for six years.
As part of his postgraduate studies, Michael undertook research that identified asbestos fibre contamination in Christchurch’s potable water supply resulting from the deterioration of asbestos cement pipes. This work sparked a strong and ongoing professional interest for Michael.
University of Canterbury
20 Kirkwood Avenue, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch 8041
Room: Ernest Rutherford 141
ALGA Member: $49.00
Non-Member: $99.00
Welcome Branch: $30.00
Student: Free
2 CPD point
