CareerPlan

Senior or Principal Ecologist

Wellington, Greater WellingtonFull-time2026-10-29 → 2026-11-03
On-site

Core

Lead and manage ecological projects including field surveys, data analysis, and reporting for freshwater and/or terrestrial ecology.

Role type

Senior or Principal Ecologist

Builds

Ecological assessments, reports, and conservation strategies for local, national, and international clients

Domain

Environmental consultancy, ecology, freshwater and terrestrial ecosystems

Required skills

Ecological project management, technical expertise in freshwater/terrestrial ecology, data analysis, stakeholder collaboration, team mentoring, client relationship management

Preferred skills

Certified Environmental Practitioner (CEnvP) status, tertiary qualification in ecology

Technologies

Field survey tools, data analysis software

Responsibilities

Lead ecological projects from field surveys to reporting, provide technical leadership and expert advice, mentor early career professionals, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, contribute to team development, build client relationships

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities