We are an Ecology consulting team 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 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 terrestrial and wetland ecosystems, including habitat and vegetation mapping, species surveys, and species translocation

- Assessments of Environmental Effects (AEE) on large multi-disciplinary projects

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

- 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

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

The perks!

• $500 annual Wellbeing Allowance
• New Zealand owned, with Shareholding opportunities
• Active social club
• State of the art, modern and contemporary offices
• Paid parental and partner leave
• Long service leave entitlements and sabbatical opportunities
• Corporate employee discounts from up to 400 retailers
• Wellbeing benefits e.g. vaccinations, fruit baskets, and an award winning wellbeing programme
• Professional memberships
• Study assistance
• Additional Annual, Parental and Marital Leave
• Professional and technical development opportunities.

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
• A desire to 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 are proud of our fun, supportive, and high-achieving company culture - become part of it!