Senior Ecologist | Lead Projects & Mentorship (Christchurch)

New Zealand Blood Service; Wellington; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior or Principal Ecologist to join our Christchurch office as part of our national ecology team. This role offers the opportunity to lead impactful local, national, and international projects, provide technical leadership and mentoring, and contribute to the continued growth of our ecology services across New Zealand and beyond.

We value curiosity and collaboration, and seek an experienced ecology professional with expertise in freshwater and/or terrestrial ecology to guide

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification and ideally 9+ years' professional experience.
• Certified Environmental Practitioner (CEnvP) - Ecology Specialist, or working towards it.
• Strong technical, analytical, and project management skills.
• Demonstrated experience leading ecological projects and working as part of multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage ecological projects, from field surveys to data analysis and reporting.
• Provide technical leadership and expert advice on a range of projects.
• Mentor and support early career professionals.
• Collaborate with clients, stakeholders, industry partners and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Contribute to the leadership, culture, and ongoing development of the ecology team.
• Build and maintain client relationships and identify opportunities to grow our ecology services.

Skills

Technical skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Team leadership

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

WSP is seeking a Senior or Principal Ecologist to join our Christchurch office as part of our national ecology team. This role offers the opportunity to lead impactful local, national, and international projects, provide technical leadership and mentoring, and contribute to the continued growth of our ecology services across New Zealand and beyond.

We value curiosity and collaboration, and seek an experienced ecology professional with expertise in freshwater and/or terrestrial ecology to guide