Senior Ecologist

The Role

As a Senior Ecologist at e3s, you'll lead and manage a diverse spectrum of ecological projects across a range of terrestrial environments. You'll take charge of delivering both impact assessments and restoration plans, stepping up as a technical lead, mentor, and key client liaison. The role can be based in Queenstown, Dunedin, or Christchurch.

Responsibilities

• Plan and undertake ecological fieldwork in accordance with industry best practice. Fieldwork will include plant, bird, lizard, bat, and wetland surveys.
• Preparation of clear and technically robust reports (EcIAs, Restorations Plans etc), including development of mitigation, offsetting, and compensation packages, in accordance with relevant New Zealand legislation and guidelines (e.g. RMA, NES / NPS documents, Regional and District Plans, EIANZ Guidelines).
• Senior and technical review of memos and reports.
• Managing, and advising on, large ecological restoration and rehabilitation projects, including on site audits and annual reporting.
• Project management of multiple projects, including health and safety, data management, client liaison, and ensuring deliverables are meet on time and on budget.
• Mentoring Ecologists and contributing to business development and tender preparation.
• Ensuring compliance with NZ environmental legislation, policy frameworks (e.g. NPS‑Freshwater Management), and applying the latest best practice.

Required Skills & Experience

Essential :

Highly Desirable

Why e3Scientific?

National footprint : Work across Otago, Southland, Waikato, Canterbury, and beyond.

Credibility & impact : Science driven restoration projects and impact assessments.

Collaborative culture : Join a tight-knit team of passionate scientists where diverse disciplines and local knowledge thrive.

How to Apply

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