Lead Ecologist — Client & Field Leadership

SLR Consulting; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SLR Consulting is seeking a Principal Ecologist to lead offers for large ecology opportunities, focusing on terrestrial and freshwater ecology across New Zealand. You will foster client relationships and mentor junior ecologists while delivering high-quality reports.

The role requires a degree in Ecology, 10+ years' consulting experience, and the ability to win work. Based in any NZ office with hybrid working arrangements, you will oversee fieldwork and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• A degree in Ecology or a related field.
• 10+ years of consulting ecology experience.
• Expert in terrestrial and freshwater ecology.
• Ability to win work and lead projects.
• Experience developing offers of service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and lead offers of service for large ecology opportunities.
• Develop and maintain client relationships.
• Deliver high-quality reports and manage fieldwork.
• Coach and develop junior ecologists.

Skills

Consulting experience in ecology

Project leadership

Client relationship management

Report writing

Environmental legislation knowledge

Education

Degree in Ecology or related field

Job description

SLR Consulting is seeking a Principal Ecologist to lead offers for large ecology opportunities, focusing on terrestrial and freshwater ecology across New Zealand. You will foster client relationships and mentor junior ecologists while delivering high-quality reports.

The role requires a degree in Ecology, 10+ years' consulting experience, and the ability to win work. Based in any NZ office with hybrid working arrangements, you will oversee fieldwork and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams.