4Sight – Part of SLR Looking for Graduate – Ecology at Gisborne, Gisborne, New Zealand Full Time

At 4Sight – Part of SLR we embrace sustainable and environmental excellence and leadership in our wide-ranging projects and are committed to finding the best people in the industry to help guide the company into the future. We are a growing company, and we’re now seeking an Ecology Consultant to come and join our dedicated team in Gisborne. We work with a variety of clients and projects so if you’re looking for a new challenge in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary consultancy where no two days are the same this opportunity could be for you!

Description:

What We Need From You

• Tertiary qualification in Zoology, Ecology or Environmental Science; or relevant practical experience
• Experience in ecology fieldwork e.g. bat surveys, aquatic surveys, habitat assessments
• Knowledge or experience in ecological effects assessment, management and restoration
• New Zealand ecology knowledge
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Experience in GIS would be beneficial but not essential
• Good computer and data management skills
• Enthusiasm to learn new skills and work collaboratively with a small group of specialists
• A positive, solutions-oriented approach to work

In this role you will mainly be involved field work, including freshwater and marine ecology work, requiring you to visit specified sites and assisting other Ecology team members to take samples for analysis and processing.  You will learn to work with our clients; local and central government agencies, the private sector, iwi/hapū, local community members and a wider range of experts in varying disciplines. Our focus is to deliver balanced outcomes for a range of projects from developments through to catchment-wide management and restoration strategies, all of which you will be a part of.

Skills and Experiences:

You might be a masters graduate, already be a consultant, or maybe you are a DOC Ranger or Land Management Officer looking for a new opportunity where you can use your skills. Most importantly you will be an energetic and talented individual who acts with integrity and is hungry to learn and continue your development.

The ideal environment starts with yours. So, if the above sounds like you and you embrace sustainable and environmental excellence, want to be a leader in your field and work with a team of likeminded individuals, not to mention work for an established, but still growing global consultancy, please apply below.