Intermediate / Senior Ecologist

OverviewPosition : Intermediate and Senior EcologistsLooking for a Career Refresh in 2025?

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 Ecological SolutionsWe are a highly regarded, specialist ecology consultancy, employing a team of 15 ecologists and a water quality expert with bases in Northland, Auckland, Bay of Plenty and Nelson.

We have a diverse national public and private sector clientele 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 15 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 provides a snapshot of who we are and what we are about.Why Ecological Solutions?

We understand the importance of creating and nurturing 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.The RoleDepending on your level of experience, you'll be doing some or all of the following : Demonstrating self, internal and external team and client leadership.Delivering a high standard of ecology expertise in all areas of the business, including proposals, field studies, data analysis, reporting and expert evidence.Project management, including client communications, managing project team members, project budgets, and ensuring QAQC.Assisting / leading the preparation of proposals.Assisting / 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, restoration plans, and expert evidence.Identifying and implementing initiatives that improve the operation, client experience and reputation of the business.Actively seeking opportunities to expand Ecological Solutions services.

What we're looking for : We're looking for people who are solutions-focused and have the personality and skills needed to be a great consultant.What does this mean?

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.You are comfortable being part of, and leading high performing project teams.QualificationsAt least 5 years of ecology experience for senior ecologists.MSc or a higher equivalent degree in ecology.Must have the legal right to work in New Zealand at the time of application.Full New Zealand driver's license.How to applyWe prefer the personal approach.

If this opportunity sounds like you, please call our Managing Director, Richard Montgomerie on 021-806-933 to have a chat.

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