Ecological Restoration Field Team Member - Outdoor Work

Wildland Consultants Ltd; Auckland; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Wildlands is seeking full-time, permanent Ecological Restoration Field Team Members to join our Albany, Grey Lynn and Wiri branches. The role involves working in small field teams to carry out ecological restoration tasks such as pest plant control, planting, and pest animal control.

Candidates should be willing to contribute as part of a team, be physically fit, and enjoy outdoor work in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work in teams and contribute
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather
• Experience in pest plant control and pest animal control preferred but not essential
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Full NZ driver’s licence preferred

Skills

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Outdoor work

Communication

Problem solving

Decision making

NZ driver's licence

Willingness to work in a team

Tools

Handheld GPS

TrapNZ

ArcGIS Field Maps

Chainsaw

Job description

Wildlands is seeking full-time permanent Ecological Restoration Field Team Members for our Albany, Grey Lynn and Wiri branches.

The role is to work in small field teams to undertake ecological restoration work which includes pest plant control, planting and pest animal control.

It is essential that you have a willingness to contribute and work in a team, are physically fit, and have a passion for working outdoors in all sorts of weather. The work involves the use of agrichemicals (herbicides), animal toxins (poisons), and traps on a regular basis. Regularly staying away up to week at a time in shared accommodation is an expectation of the role.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Prior experience working in pest plant control, planting and pest animal control is preferred but not essential
• A positive attitude
• A genuine interest in working in the outdoors and achieving conservation goals
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Good decision making and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• A good work ethic, efficient and H&S conscious
• A good level of fitness
• Full NZ drivers’ licence (preferred)

On the job training and mentoring will be provided, including:

• Agrichemical handling (mixing and application)
• Pest plant control methods
• Plant identification
• Planting
• Handheld GPS and use of mobile apps (e.g. TrapNZ and ArcGIS Field Maps)
• Use and maintenance of hand tools

Additional formal training will be provided as appropriate, and may include:

• Growsafe
• First Aid
• Chainsaw
• 4WD
• LUV/Quad bike

If you are ready for your next venture and would like the opportunity to join our team, apply NOW. See our website www.wildlands.co.nz for further information on Wildland Consultants Ltd and how to apply for this position.

Please apply with a completed application form, your CV giving a detailed summary of your working experience, and any relevant training, and qualifications, including verified copies of current certificates.

Applications will close when suitable candidates have been engaged.

Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

See our website www.wildlands.co.nz for further information on Wildland Consultants Ltd and how to apply for this position.