Principal or Senior Freshwater and Terrestrial Ecologist
	Tonkin + Taylor Limited

Principal or Senior Freshwater and Terrestrial Ecologists – Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington or Christchurch

Life at T+T is waking up in the morning and actually looking forward to getting into the office or out in the field.  Hard to believe right?  Ultimately, we like to have fun and be challenged every day, which we believe contributes to our success.

We are proud to have the biggest Ecology consulting team in New Zealand with a diverse range of technical ecological specialists, and with that comes great collaboration and opportunities for our staff! We are currently on the hunt for Principal or Senior Freshwater and Terrestrial Ecologists that are looking at taking the next step in their career and who are keen to join our team and be part of our exciting journey. 

What will you be doing?

You will enjoy the professional freedom and independence of running your own projects under the guidance of and with the support of some of the best ecologists in the country.  At Tonkin + Taylor you'll be working on challenging projects right from the start with the opportunity to contribute to great ecological outcomes, work directly with clients and to manage your own projects and work programme. The sort of work you can expect to be involved in or to manage are:

A range of scientific and ecological services and applications in a variety of freshwater, terrestrial and wetland ecosystems, including habitat and vegetation mapping, species surveys, and species translocation;

Assessments of Environmental Effects (AEE) on large multi-disciplinary projects across transport, water, industry, waste and energy sectors;

Development and implementation of Ecological Management Plans for a range of ecosystem types and associated species;

Development and implementation of water quality monitoring programmes;

Ecology related regulatory policy and integrated scientific, engineering and ecological services;

Sustainable development (conservation, ecosystem services, biodiversity, urban development, agricultural intensification) initiatives and operations at a regional and national and international levels, e.g. climate change adaptation reports for nations in the South Pacific; and

Science innovation for improved resource management, e.g. inputs into guidelines and policy surrounding biodiversity offsets.

About you:

As a minimum MSc degree in Ecology or equivalent experience

8+ years professional work experience in a regulatory, research and / or consulting environment

Excellent written and spoken English language skills

Strong analytical and mathematical abilities

Solution focused with problem solving skills and initiative

Attention to detail and high presentation and professional standards

A desire work in large and supportive Ecology team with a diversity of skills sets

We believe strongly in investing in our people and there will be development opportunities in this role. The role could involve a mix of team leadership, project management and technical work depending on where your career aspirations lie. We will provide you with training, and we also promote an open culture where innovation and lateral thinking is encouraged.

We offer at each of our office locations an annual wellbeing allowance and wellbeing programme, an active social club, a personalised learning and development plan and a stimulating and supporting working environment.  We are proud of our fun, supportive, and high-achieving company culture.

Every day we embrace our company values of Care, Creativity, Excellence, Courage, Collaboration, Zeal.

APPLY NOW, or if you would like any more information about this position, please contact Dee Johnston djohnston@tonkintaylor.co.nz