Senior Ecologist & Client Growth Leader

Instream Consulting; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dog-friendly office

Health checks

Annual flu shots

Bike commuter scheme

Professional development

Team socials

Job summary

Instream Consulting is a NZ ecology firm seeking a Principal Scientist to develop new client relationships, mentor a growing team, and contribute high-level technical leadership. With a small, dedicated group, you will help scale the business while delivering robust ecological and water-quality insights.

The role blends client management, technical excellence, and people development, reflecting Instream's values and growth trajectory as they expand from four to nine staff and beyond.

Qualifications

• A role model with a positive, can-do attitude.
• A pro-active communicator who listens and speaks up when necessary.
• You are a strong leader/manager, with a track record of developing talent.
• A proven developer of new workstreams.
• You are a recognised expert in your field.

Responsibilities

• Develop new client relationships and nurture existing ones.
• Mentor and develop the team to grow capability.
• Contribute technical leadership on high‑level projects.
• Drive business development and pursue new workstreams.
• Represent Instream in client engagements and negotiations.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Business development

Project management

Mentoring

Communication

Technical expertise

Job description

Instream Consulting is a NZ ecology firm seeking a Principal Scientist to develop new client relationships, mentor a growing team, and contribute high-level technical leadership. With a small, dedicated group, you will help scale the business while delivering robust ecological and water-quality insights.

The role blends client management, technical excellence, and people development, reflecting Instream's values and growth trajectory as they expand from four to nine staff and beyond.