Senior Ecologist

WSP in New Zealand; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in New Zealand seeks a Senior Ecologist to lead ecological projects in Hamilton, from field surveys through data analysis and reporting. You will provide expert advice on environmental matters and mentor junior team members.

The role requires collaborative work with clients and stakeholders, ensuring compliance with regulations and high WSP standards while helping grow our ecology services.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Passion for delivering pragmatic, client‑centric solutions.
• Commitment to WSP’s guiding principles: valuing people, fostering collaboration, and challenging the status quo.

Responsibilities

• Lead ecological projects, from field surveys to data analysis and reporting.
• Provide advice on environmental and ecological matters.
• Mentor and support junior team members.
• Collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and industry partners.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and WSP’s high standards.
• Contribute to business development and support the growth of our ecology services.

Skills

Strong technical

Analytical

Project management

Collaboration

Relationship building

Client-centric solutions

Education

Tertiary qualification

CEnvP (or working towards)

Job description

Senior Ecologist - Hamilton

About The Role

• Lead ecological projects, from field surveys to data analysis and reporting
• Provide advice on environmental and ecological matters
• Mentor and support junior team members
• Collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and industry partners
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and WSP’s high standards
• Contribute to business development and support the growth of our ecology services

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
• Passion for delivering pragmatic, client‑centric solutions
• 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.

Please Note

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Some safety‑sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies.