Are you passionate about protecting Aotearoa New Zealand's marine and freshwater biodiversity, and about responding to and understanding aquatic biosecurity threats? Are you looking to build your career in aquatic invasive species management, in both marine and freshwater systems?
What you will be doing:
You will be working with NIWA's aquatic biosecurity team to identify, monitor and manage aquatic invasive species, with a particular focus on the ecology and remediation of invasive species. You will take both team member and leadership roles in project field work, and you will also lead and contribute to the development of proposals for new work in the area of aquatic biosecurity and invasive species management in both marine and freshwater environments.
You will work across NIWA with a team of enthusiastic professionals, working to monitor and protect Aotearoa New Zealand's aquatic biodiversity.
What you will bring:
- A PhD in Aquatic or Marine Ecology, or a related field, with a minimum of 3 years relevant post-PhD experience
- Experience in invasive species detection and management
- Experience in proposal writing and in leading and managing small to medium-sized projects
- Experience in both scientific research and commercial consulting work
- Proven ability to work co-operatively in a team environment, taking both team member and team leader roles
- A track record of publishing scientific papers in international, peer-reviewed journals and writing technical reports
- Experience in aquatic field work, including working on boats
- Experience in scientific diving would be an advantage
- Ability to build and sustain positive relationships with colleagues and clients
What we will offer:
- Varied, challenging and important work with talented colleagues in an organisation devoted to environmental science
- A high performing organisation with a focus on employee development and wellbeing
- Generous leave entitlements and employee benefits
About us:
NIWA is a dynamic research organisation and New Zealand's largest and pre-eminent provider of climate, freshwater, and marine science. Our core purpose is to enhance the economic value and sustainable management of New Zealand's aquatic resources and environments, to provide an understanding of climate and the atmosphere, and increase resilience to weather and climate hazards to improve safety and wellbeing of New Zealanders. This is an exciting time for us as we work towards the formation of a new Public Research Organisation, the Earth Science Institute (ESI).
NIWA offers a flexible workplace environment with an "office first" culture. We believe teamwork and collaboration happen best when our people have the opportunity to interact in person - that's where the magic happens!
We don't expect perfection in our candidates - if you think you have what it takes, but don't meet every point referenced in the position description, please still get in touch! NIWA promotes the importance and value of an inclusive and diverse workforce, including the Rainbow Community, and pride ourselves on being a family-friendly and supportive workplace.
Applications close: 29 June 2025, 11:55pm
