Our New Zealand team provides strategic and practical solutions to clients with environmental management challenges. We are seeking a Senior Terrestrial Ecologist to take a lead role in supporting our Water & Environment team’s Ecology practice across the New Zealand operations. You will join a highly regarded team with industry experts across Marine, Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecology and a range of exciting projects across the Asia Pacific Region.

Job Description:

The role:

Our New Zealand team provides strategic and practical solutions to clients with environmental management challenges. We are seeking a Senior Terrestrial Ecologist to take a lead role in supporting our Water & Environment team’s Ecology practice across the New Zealand operations. You will join a highly regarded team with industry experts across Marine, Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecology and a range of exciting projects across the Asia Pacific Region.

The role will be based in Petone, Wellington. With our ‘Work Your Way’ policy we offer work from home and other flexibility options. You will be empowered to grow and build your reputation as an industry leader through conference presentations, professional memberships and mentoring up and coming Ecologists. Our supportive work environment allows you to tailor your career path ensuring planned investment into your training and development as well as access to long term career opportunities

Your responsibilities will include –

• Identifies trends, issues, opportunities and solutions across the discipline.
• Develop complex ecological assessments within time and budget restraints.
• Author technical written reports within core expertise.
• Complete research, field survey and reporting tasks.
• Project management including preparing work plans and resource schedules for projects.
• Lead technical elements of medium to large sized projects.
• Participate as a senior team member in the completion of ecology projects, preparation of proposals and feasibility studies.
• Leads, manages and/or reviews projects & project teams to ensure work output is of a technically high standard.
• Contributes to strategy and innovation ideas in the team.
• Ensures tasks are completed in a timely manner, objectives met and takes accountability for results.
• Suggests opportunities for inclusion in strategic planning efforts.

About you

To be successful you will display –

• Bachelor’s Degree in Ecology/Biological Science/Environmental Science or equivalent.
• 7+ years' experience in a similar environment.
• Member of, or eligible to be a member of, Environmental Institute for Australia and New Zealand (EIANZ).
• Recognised specialist knowledge in area of expertise.
• Ability to manage projects in accordance with set specifications.
• Ability to solve problems and manage conflict.
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) with clients, staff and managers.

How to Apply

If you are keen for a new challenge and ready to make a difference, we welcome your interest in our team! Your application should include a CV and Cover Letter outlining a brief summary as to why you are suited to the role.

Why join Cardno now Stantec?

We have a focus on you. We are a performance based organisation where you will be recognised and rewarded for your contribution and given the flexibility you need to bring out your best.

We provide visible career paths in technical eminence, client and key account management, project management and people leadership. We offer meaningful opportunities to make an impact and leave a legacy for local communities, globally.

By joining Cardno now Stantec, you can bring your true self to work every day. We are committed to inclusion and celebrating our diverse workforce, their individual talents and the innovation they bring to work. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.

About Cardno now Stantec

We are a global provider of integrated professional services which enrich the physical and social environment for the communities in which we live and work. Our team of multidisciplinary specialists has more than 75 years’ experience in designing, developing and delivering sustainable projects and community advancement programs.

We’re excited to combine our team of multidisciplinary specialists with Stantec’s team around the world. Our community now unites more than 25,000 employees working in 400+ locations across 6 continents.

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