Senior Environmental Specialist

Overview

Senior Environmental Specialist - Seabirds, joining the Environmental Evaluation and Monitoring Unit.

Seabird ecologist with a practical approach to conservation and a passion for Auckland's environment.

Job Details

Start Date : October 2025

End Date : March 2026

Hours Per Week : 40 hours

Hourly Rate : $51ph + 8% holiday pay

Location : Based in Auckland City Centre, with fieldwork across the Auckland region

What You'll Do

This is a hands-on role at the heart of seabird fieldwork operations.

You will plan, manage, and implement a key field monitoring programme, ensuring it runs smoothly, safely, and effectively to help improve Auckland's biodiversity.

Key Responsibilities :

Manage and undertake fieldwork operations for the Seabird Monitoring and Research Programme.

Oversee logistics for monitoring sites, including remote locations and pest-free islands.

Secure all necessary permits and approvals for fieldwork operations.

Conduct hands-on monitoring tasks, including handling, banding, and collecting biological samples from seabirds.

Ensure biosecurity and health and safety protocols are followed rigorously.

Process and validate raw field data and manage associated databases.

Contribute to data analysis, interpretation, and reporting.

About You

We are looking for a highly skilled and pragmatic ecologist with a true passion for seabirds.

You are a problem-solver with attention to detail and the ability to adapt to challenging field conditions.

You understand the realities and logistics necessary for this work and are results-driven.

To be eligible for this role, you should have :

A Bachelor's degree in ecology, environmental science, or a related field, or commensurate work experience.

Practical experience working with and handling seabirds for research purposes.

A Department of Conservation Bird Banding Permit L2+ is required.

A strong level of fitness and the ability to work in all terrains and weather conditions, including walking with a backpack for extended periods.

Experience managing fieldwork expeditions to remote areas.

Excellent organizational and communication skills, with a collaborative approach to working with a diverse range of people, including iwi and landowners.

A full and clean driver's license.

Additional Requirements

This is a safety-sensitive role, and a pre-employment drug and alcohol test is required.

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position that may require some overnight stays on remote islands.

How to Apply

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to a team of passionate professionals dedicated to Auckland's environment, apply today.

At Randstad, we are committed to equal employment opportunities and diversity.

We actively encourage applications from any background.

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