Sarah Rickard
Principal Environmental Consultant
Qualifications
Master of Science. (Hons) (Environmental Science), Bachelor of Science (Zoology).
Sarah is an experienced environmental consultant, working in the industry since 2005 in both New Zealand and the UK, joining Irricon in 2015.
Sarah specialises in water resource management, focusing on ground and surface water consenting, aquifer testing, and Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR). She has extensive knowledge of Canterbury water allocation and water quality making her an expert in her field. Her experience also extends to earthworks consenting and solar consenting.
Sarah’s focus is working with regional and district councils, handling resource consent applications, and working with farmers on compliance issues. Her comprehensive understanding of water consents and her ability to navigate complex regulatory environments make her an invaluable asset to the team.
Sarah holds a Master of Environmental Science and a Bachelor of Zoology.
Based in Darfield, Sarah enjoys spending her spare time with her family, gardening, tramping, and playing sports.