Senior Environmental Specialist

Randstad; Auckland; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental consultancy in Auckland is seeking a Senior Environmental Specialist to manage a seabird monitoring programme. The role involves hands-on fieldwork, securing permits, and ensuring safety protocols. Ideal candidates will have a relevant Bachelor's degree, experience with seabirds, and physical fitness for challenging conditions. Join a team dedicated to enhancing Auckland's biodiversity.

Qualifications

• Practical experience working with seabirds.
• Department of Conservation Bird Banding Permit L2+ is required.
• Strong level of fitness and ability to work in all terrains.

Responsibilities

• Manage and undertake fieldwork for the Seabird Monitoring Programme.
• Oversee logistics for monitoring sites.
• Conduct hands-on monitoring tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Ability to adapt

Education

Bachelor's degree in ecology or environmental science

Job description

Overview

Senior Environmental Specialist - Seabirds, joining the Environmental Evaluation and Monitoring Unit. Seabird ecologist with a practical approach to conservation and a passion for Auckland's environment.

Job Details

• Start Date: October 2025
• End Date: March 2026
• Hours Per Week: 40 hours
• Hourly Rate: $51ph + 8% holiday pay
• Location: Based in Auckland City Centre, with fieldwork across the Auckland region

What You'll Do

This is a hands-on role at the heart of seabird fieldwork operations. You will plan, manage, and implement a key field monitoring programme, ensuring it runs smoothly, safely, and effectively to help improve Auckland's biodiversity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and undertake fieldwork operations for the Seabird Monitoring and Research Programme.
• Oversee logistics for monitoring sites, including remote locations and pest-free islands.
• Secure all necessary permits and approvals for fieldwork operations.
• Conduct hands-on monitoring tasks, including handling, banding, and collecting biological samples from seabirds.
• Ensure biosecurity and health and safety protocols are followed rigorously.
• Process and validate raw field data and manage associated databases.
• Contribute to data analysis, interpretation, and reporting.

About You

We are looking for a highly skilled and pragmatic ecologist with a true passion for seabirds. You are a problem-solver with attention to detail and the ability to adapt to challenging field conditions. You understand the realities and logistics necessary for this work and are results-driven.

To be eligible for this role, you should have:

• A Bachelor's degree in ecology, environmental science, or a related field, or commensurate work experience.
• Practical experience working with and handling seabirds for research purposes.
• A Department of Conservation Bird Banding Permit L2+ is required.
• A strong level of fitness and the ability to work in all terrains and weather conditions, including walking with a backpack for extended periods.
• Experience managing fieldwork expeditions to remote areas.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with a collaborative approach to working with a diverse range of people, including iwi and landowners.
• A full and clean driver's license.

Additional Requirements

• This is a safety-sensitive role, and a pre-employment drug and alcohol test is required.
• This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position that may require some overnight stays on remote islands.

How to Apply

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to a team of passionate professionals dedicated to Auckland's environment, apply today.

At Randstad, we are committed to equal employment opportunities and diversity. We actively encourage applications from any background.