Senior Ecologist

WSP Global Inc.; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking a Senior Ecologist to join the Hamilton office as part of our National Ecology team. You will lead ecological assessments, manage projects and support clients across a broad portfolio, including mining and infrastructure work.

We value senior expertise, collaboration across disciplines, and development of junior staff. The role offers opportunities to work with colleagues nationwide and contribute to high-impact environmental outcomes in New Zealand.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification and 5+ years’ professional experience.
• Certified Environmental Practitioner (CEnvP) or working towards it is desirable.
• Strong technical, analytical and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support ecological projects across the full lifecycle, from field surveys to reporting.
• Provide practical, evidence-based ecological advice for diverse projects.
• Mentor and support junior team members, contributing to a high-performing ecology team.
• Collaborate with clients, iwi, regulators and multidisciplinary teams.
• Contribute to business development and growth of WSP’s ecology capability.

Skills

Project management

Ecology expertise

Stakeholder collaboration

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Ecology degree

Tools

GIS

MS Excel

Job description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives enabling you to do the best work of your life. You can experience a world of opportunities to shape a career as unique as you.

WSP is one of the world’s top professional services firms, bringing together some of the brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe. We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. We see the world through a Future Ready lens, fuelled by a shared commitment to making a positive impact—one project and community at a time.

Senior Ecologist - Hamilton

Ready to step up and broaden your ecology career?

Are you an experienced ecologist looking to take the next step into a diverse and rewarding consulting role within a growing national team?

WSP is seeking a Senior Ecologist to join our Hamilton office as part of our National Ecology team. We are looking for someone with a strong consulting background and expertise in one or more ecological disciplines who is ready to lead high-quality ecological assessments, manage projects, support clients, and contribute to a diverse portfolio of work across WSP's ecology services. You will also support the growth and development of junior team members.

You will work closely with experienced ecologists across New Zealand, benefiting from the technical leadership, collaboration and support of WSP's national ecology team. This role offers the opportunity to broaden your experience while working alongside specialists across a wide range of ecological disciplines and environments.

This role offers the opportunity to build your profile while working across a wide range of local, national and international projects, including mining, energy, transport and water projects. You will help solve complex ecological challenges, support multidisciplinary project teams, and contribute to the continued growth of our ecology services while helping shape the future of our Waikato team.

About the role:

• Lead and support ecological projects across the full project lifecycle, from field surveys and ecological assessments through to consenting, mitigation, monitoring and reporting
• Provide practical, evidence-based ecological advice for mining, energy, transport, water and other infrastructure projects
• Mentor and support junior team members, contributing to the growth of a high-performing ecology team
• Collaborate with clients, iwi, stakeholders, regulators, industry partners and multidisciplinary project teams
• Contribute to business development, client engagement and the growth of WSP’s ecology capability across key sectors

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualification and ideally 5+ years’ professional experience
• Certified Environmental Practitioner (CEnvP), or working towards it
• Strong technical, analytical, and project management skills
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and build relationships at all levels
• Commitment to WSP’s guiding principles: valuing people, fostering collaboration, and challenging the status quo

We are proud to have the blueprint of Aotearoa New Zealand in our DNA and our 2,000+ expert professionals in 24 offices are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 75,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

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