Christchurch
WILDLANDS HAS A NEW ROLE AND IS SEEKING A TALENTED SENIOR ECOLOGIST (HERPETOFAUNA) THAT BELIEVES IN BETTER QUALITY ENVIRONMENTS – BASED IN CHRISTCHURCH.
Wildland Consultants is a leading professional ecological consultancy committed to providing high quality and cost-effective ecological information, advice and technical services to a wide range of clients. Our company purpose is to provide outstanding ecological services to sustain and improve our environments. Our valued team strive to achieve this for our clients, our communities, and our environment.
Our vision is to be New Zealand’s premier ecological provider, with a reputation based on outstanding services and impeccable integrity, making a real difference for people and the environment.
We enable our clients to achieve sustainable management and enhance of indigenous bio-diversity eco-systems and resources.
JOIN:
- A company where people and the environment come first
- A business that prides itself on diversity and flexibility
- A highly engaged and respected team of highly experienced professional ecologists who love working together
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
This is a new position within the company, and we are wanting a talented and passionate Ecologist who has specialist knowledge of New Zealand lizards, frogs, vegetation, flora, and fauna in a range of projects to come and join us.
Someone who values diversity, and enjoys working with a team of dedicated ecologists.
MUST HAVE:
- A degree in ecology, specialising in herpetofauna or related field.
- A minimum of 5+ years’ experience as a Herpetologist, preferably with at least 3 years of consultancy experience.
- Strong background in herpetology, including at least one of the following:
- Preparation and implementation of Lizard Management Plans for a variety of indigenous lizard species.
- Presenting expert evidence for council hearings and environment court.
- Experience using a range of different and novel survey methods and techniques.
- Sound field skills covering a range of ecosystems, habitats, and taxa.
- Skills in ecological restoration planning and/or biodiversity offsetting would be very useful.
- Excellent networking skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills – reporting, consenting, stakeholder engagement.
- Ability to communicate on appropriate technical and commercial levels to a diverse range of current and potential clients.
- Ability to work independently and in a team.
- Further qualifications and membership of an appropriate professional body.
- Full current New Zealand driver’s licence.
- 4WD experience.
If you are interested in what we are looking for and possess all or most of these skills and are keen to be involved in a wide range of projects delivering innovative and sustainable solutions, working with a team of very knowledgeable ecologists, then we would like to hear from you.
WHAT WE OFFER:
An opportunity to join a New Zealand owned and operated consultancy owned by employees that is dynamic, flexible and expanding, and where our values drive everything, we do.
A career at Wildlands gives the opportunity to be part of a team of professional ecologists in a supportive work environment. We are committed to investing in our people, we provide support for professional development and provide mentoring to help you grow and take the next step with your career.
We are proud of our company culture our reputation and value each team member’s contribution.
Wildlands is also proud to be Carbon Neutral and have Toitu Enviromark Diamond Accreditation.
Hours: Preferred hours are 40 hours per week Monday to Friday (flexibility will be considered).
Benefits of working for our team include a flexible and supportive working environment. Competitive salary, plus benefits. Strong commitment to developing and upskilling people, and the opportunity to work with a great team. Opportunity of diverse roles within the company, diverse geographic locations, and prospects to shift around the country.
See our website www.wildlands.co.nz for further information on Wildland Consultants Ltd and how to apply for this position.
Applications will close when a suitable candidate has been recruited.
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
