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 Ecologist (Consulting)
Builds
Ecological reports, impact assessments, consent documentation, and technical advisory services for infrastructure and environmental restoration clients.
Domain
Environmental consulting / Freshwater and wetland ecology
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Ecological assessment, field survey planning, ecological reporting, resource consent support, project management, GIS usage, wetland delineation, biodiversity policy knowledge
Preferred skills
Wetland ecology specialization, New Zealand biodiversity legislation expertise, proposal development, client relationship management, business development
Technologies
ArcGIS, GIS software
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; Mentor and share technical knowledge with colleagues; Travel throughout New Zealand for fieldwork and project delivery.