Scientist - Terrestrial Ecology

Mō te tūranga | About the role

• Design and deliver biodiversity monitoring, specifically, a Tier 2 terrestrial biodiversity monitoring framework for the Waikato Region.
• Analyse, interpret and report environmental data for State of the Environment processes and to a wide range of audiences.
• Provide technical and strategic ecology advice to internal and external stakeholders for policy development, resource consent processes and resource management decisions.
• Coordinate biodiversity information management by scoping and managing delivery of projects, overseeing external contractors to meet budgets, timelines and quality objectives.
• Build relationships and collaboration: Develop relationships with a range of external parties to deliver collaborative outcomes beyond the reach of individuals.

Mō te tangata | About you

• Strong technical monitoring expertise in ecology and biodiversity monitoring, specifically in designing, implementing and evaluating monitoring programmes and indicators.
• Sound New Zealand ecology and biodiversity knowledge to offer reliable advice to environmental management and decision-making processes.
• Ability to analyse, interpret and communicate complex environmental data and translating this into practical knowledge and advice for a range of audiences.
• Project management and stakeholder communication skills to coordinate projects with multiple interests, producing productive relationships and genuine collaboration.

Mō ngā pūkenga | Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• A relevant post-graduate (MSc or PhD) tertiary qualification (or equivalent professional experience >15 years) in ecology or biology, or a related field.
• Full NZ Drivers licence.

Mō mātou | About us

• We work hard to care for the mighty Waikato, so current and future generations will benefit from a healthy environment, strong economy, and vibrant communities.
• Our mahi is as diverse as the region we care for and the people who share it. Our work helps look after our region's water, soil, air, geothermal areas and coasts - so we can all enjoy these precious resources for generations to come.
• Customers sit at the heart of everything we do, and all staff have an important role to play in the delivery of exceptional customer service.
• If you’d like to understand more about what we do please click here The work we do | Waikato Regional Council.
• By partnering with iwi and working with many others in our communities, our collective kaitiakitanga will make the Waikato region even better.
• Together, we’ll create a sustainable future that will make a positive difference to people’s lives.

Mō te tuku tono | How to apply

• Applications will be reviewed as they come in, and this role will close on Sunday 30 August 2026.
• For a copy of the role description, please click here.
• If you have any questions about the role, please contact [email protected]
• Please click ‘apply’ and include your CV & cover letter as a pdf.
• Apply now!