Senior Ecologist – Auckland
Core
Lead ecological assessments, field surveys, and monitoring for freshwater, wetland, and terrestrial environments to support infrastructure, water, and renewables projects in New Zealand.
Role type
Senior IC ecologist (freshwater/wetland focus)
Builds
Ecological reports, impact assessments, consent documentation, and technical advice for infrastructure and environmental restoration projects
Domain
Environmental consulting / Freshwater and wetland ecology
Required skills
Ecological assessment, field survey planning and execution, environmental legislation knowledge, report writing, technical advisory, stakeholder engagement, project delivery, mentorship, policy interpretation
Preferred skills
Experience with ecological restoration, proposal development, client relationship management
Technologies
Ecological assessment software, GIS tools, environmental modeling platforms
Responsibilities
Lead and undertake ecological assessments across freshwater, wetland and terrestrial environments; Plan and deliver ecological field surveys, investigations and monitoring programmes; Prepare and review high-quality ecological reports, impact assessments, consent documentation and technical advice; Provide specialist ecological input to complex infrastructure, water, renewables and environmental restoration projects; Support resource consent reviews, ecological assessments and technical advisory assignments for a diverse range of clients; Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop practical, evidence-based solutions to environmental challenges; Contribute to proposal development, client engagement and business development opportunities across New Zealand; Mentor and share technical knowledge with colleagues; Stay current with New Zealand biodiversity policy, environmental legislation and ecological assessment best practice; Travel throughout New Zealand for fieldwork and project delivery as required.