Intermediate Ecologist

Looking for a Career Refresh ?

Are you looking for an opportunity to take your ecological consulting career in exciting new directions with a company that invests in its people, supports and rewards staff, provides autonomy, values team work and leadership and does interesting work around Aotearoa? If so, this could be the ideal role for you.

About us

We are a highly regarded, employee owned, specialist ecology consultancy, employing a team of 16 awesome and dedicated ecologists across bases in Northland, Auckland, Bay of Plenty and Nelson.  We have  diverse public and private sector clients spread across the motu.

At Ecological Solutions we are passionate about meeting the challenge of finding solutions that work for our clients and protect and enhance our natural environment.  Our values are that ‘our friendly team is driven to understand our clients’ needs, take a broad view and deliver pragmatic solutions we are proud of and our clients can rely on’.

The Company was established in 2009 and has an exceptional track record for delivering high-quality ecology consulting services over the last 17 years.  Our project experience is diverse and includes working for all major sectors on challenging and interesting small, medium and large projects across NZ.

Our website www.ecologicalsolutions.co.nz provides a snapshot of who we are and what we are about.

Why Ecological Solutions?

We understand the importance of maintaining a work environment that provides flexibility, autonomy and the ability to grow in your career and therefore offer:

• Interesting and challenging projects: as part of a small team of specialists you will have ample opportunities to contribute or lead interesting projects using a wide range of your technical, project and client management skills.
• Well rewarded: you will be well remunerated and benefit from many other supports.
• Make it work for you: you’ll have the opportunity to shape your role into one that fits well with your life situation, skills, and career aspirations.
• Travel is part of the job: we are involved in projects all over Aotearoa and we’re flexible to make it a good fit for the right people.
• Work independently: you’ll have a high degree of autonomy, but also the support from our wider team is available when you need it.
• Learn and develop: we proactively help you to grow through professional development and mentoring from senior team members and external training.
• Be part of a great team: have fun and share in the success of our work.

About the role

This exciting role involves:

• Demonstrating self, internal and external team and client leadership
• Delivering a high standard of ecology expertise in all areas of the business, including field studies, data analysis and reporting
• Assisting with project management, including client communications, project budgets, and ensuring QAQC
• Assisting or leading the preparation of proposals
• Assisting or leading freshwater and terrestrial ecology surveys throughout Aotearoa
• Analysing and presenting field survey data
• Preparing ecological due diligence, compliance monitoring, assessments of effects, opportunities and constraints reports and ecological management plans
• Identifying and implementing initiatives that improve the operation, client experience and reputation of the business
• Actively seeking opportunities to expand Ecological Solutions services

What does this mean?

• You value being part of and contributing strongly to a high performing team.
• You pay attention to detail and recognise the importance of seeing the bigger picture.
• You are a strong scientist able to take a pragmatic approach to get the job done.
• You are a problem solver.
• You have great project and time management skills.
• You’re confident with written and verbal communication.

Requirements for the role

• At least 4 years of ecology consulting experience.
• Minimum BSc degree in ecology or related discipline (MSc advantageous).
• Must have permanent work rights in New Zealand at the time of application.
• Full New Zealand driver's license.

How to apply

Please email applications to Raewyn Tanner [email protected]

Applications will be reviewed as they’re received. We reserve the right to close the position for further applications at any time.