We believe strongly in investing in our people and there will be heaps of development opportunities in this role. The role could involve a mix of team leadership, project management and advanced technical work depending on where your career aspirations lie. We will provide you with training, and we also promote an open culture where innovation and lateral thinking is encouraged.

Join us and you will enjoy the professional freedom and independence of running your own projects with the support of some of the best ecologists in the country. At Tonkin + Taylor you'll be working on challenging projects right from the start with the opportunity to contribute to great ecological outcomes, work directly with clients and to manage your own projects and work programme. We would love to know what gets you out of bed in the morning to help you shape this role for yourself and to suit your strengths, but as a starting point the sort of work you can expect to be involved in or to manage are:

A range of scientific and ecological services and applications in a variety of marine ecosystems, including habitat mapping and assessments, marine water quality and fauna surveys, marine ecological valuations and species relocation and translocation

Providing ecological opportunity and constraints advice to clients to shape their projects

Assessments of Ecological Effects on medium and large multi-disciplinary projects across water, land, transport, industry, waste, natural hazards and energy sectors

Development and implementation of Ecological Management Plans for a range of marine and estuarine habitats and species

Development and implementation of marine ecology and water quality monitoring and research programmes with associated data analysis and reporting

Engaging with mana whenua to understand the cultural values of marine ecosystems, taonga species and ways to incorporate mātauranga Māori into managing effects and restoring and enhancing the marine environment

Ecology related regulatory policy and integrated scientific, engineering and ecological services

Sustainable development (conservation, ecosystem services, biodiversity, urban development, ecosystem restoration and enhancement) initiatives and operations at regional, national and international levels, e.g. climate change adaptation programmes for nations in the South Pacific

Science innovation for improved resource management, e.g. inputs into guidelines and policy surrounding biodiversity offsets and compensation.

Collaborating on projects with our internal teams across coastal, planning, hydrogeology, geotechnical, civiland environmental engineering teams

Na tōu rourou | What you'll bring

MSc degree in Ecology or equivalent experience

5+ years' professional work experience in a consulting, regulatory and / or research environment

Species identification and management skills of marine fauna, coastal birds and flora

Certified fauna handler (e.g. penguins) an advantage

Demonstrated ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams

Proven experience with client engagement, delivery and great business acumen

Excellent written and spoken English language skills

Strong analytical and mathematical abilities

Solution focused with problem solving skills, initiative and a critical thinker

Attention to detail and high presentation and professional standards

Skills in water quality and chemistry are an advantage

Boating skills, 4WD training and outdoor first aid an advantage

A desire to work in large and supportive nationally focused Ecology team with a diversity of skills-sets

A passion for ecology that drives you to be at the forefront of ecological practice in New Zealand

CEnvP certification an advantage

Te Rongoā Ārai Mate Korona | The COVID-19 vaccine

Here at T+T, the health and safety of our whānau is our top priority. Our Board has made the decision that vaccination will be required for anyone wanting to access our offices and facilities under the Red and Orange levels of the COVID-19 Protection Framework. This applies to all persons, including employees, clients, suppliers and all visitors, and will come into effect once the COVID-19 Protection Framework is enacted.

For potential employees, we have assessed that most roles will require office access. Therefore, we will be asking you to share your COVID-19 vaccination status as part of our interview process.

Ngā Hua | Our benefits

Exposure to a variety of professional experts and projects; T+T are involved in a number of large-scale alliance projects, as well as smaller community focused projects

A highly supportive team environment where you are encouraged to pave your own career path that caters to your ambitions

Professional memberships and continued education support

A flexible working culture and formal flexible working arrangements including part time working and ability to purchase extra leave

Internal training programs

Mentoring programs

$500 annual wellbeing allowance and wellbeing programme

A very active social club

Free fruit baskets and morning teas (we love morning teas at T+T!)

Additional parental leave, salary top-up and a back to work coaching programme (as per policy)

State of the art, modern and contemporary offices