Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Senior Environmental Specialist specializing in seabirds to join the Environmental Evaluation and Monitoring Unit. This role centers on fieldwork across Auckland with a focus on seabird ecology and conservation, playing a vital role in preserving biodiversity in the region.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and conduct fieldwork activities for the Seabird Monitoring and Research Programme.
Coordinate logistics for monitoring locations, including remote and pest-free island sites.
Ensure all necessary permits and approvals for field operations are in place.
Perform hands-on seabird monitoring including handling, banding, and biological sample collection.
Maintain strict adherence to biosecurity and health and safety protocols.
Manage data processing, validation, and database maintenance for field-collected information.
Assist with data analysis, interpretation, and compilation of reports.

Candidate Profile

Degree holder in ecology, environmental science, or equivalent work experience.
Practical experience in handling seabirds for research, with a Department of Conservation Bird Banding Permit L2+.
Physically fit and capable of working in diverse terrain and weather, including hiking with a backpack for long durations.
Proven experience managing field expeditions to remote and challenging locations.
Strong organizational and communication abilities, able to collaborate with iwi, landowners, and diverse stakeholders.
Possess a valid and clean driver's license.
Capable of following safety-sensitive protocols including successful pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
Open to overnight stays on remote islands as required by fieldwork.

Job Details

Position Type: Temporary, Full-Time
Work Hours: 40 hours per week
Start Date: October 2026
End Date: February 2027
Pay Rate: $51 per hour plus 8% holiday pay
Location: Auckland City Centre base with fieldwork throughout the Auckland region

Application Information

Applications close on 30 July. We value diversity and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Senior Environmental Specialist (Seabirds)