senior environmental specialist

Job Summary We're on the lookout for a passionate and experienced Senior Environmental Specialist (Seabirds) to join the Environmental Evaluation and Monitoring Unit. If you're a seabird ecologist with a practical approach to conservation and a desire to make a lasting impact on Auckland’s environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Job Details Start Date: October 2026 End Date: February 2027 Hours Per Week: 40 hours Hourly Rate: $51 per hour + 8% holiday pay Location: Based in the Auckland City Centre, with fieldwork across the Auckland region What You’ll Do This unique, hands‑on role places you at the heart of our seabird field‑work operations. You will plan, manage, and implement a key field monitoring programme, ensuring it runs smoothly, safely, and effectively to improve Auckland’s biodiversity. Key Responsibilities Manage and undertake fieldwork operations for the Seabird Monitoring and Research Programme. Oversee logistics for a variety of 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 all biosecurity and health‑and‑safety protocols are followed rigorously. Process and validate raw data collected in the field and manage associated databases. Contribute to data analysis, interpretation, and reporting. About You We’re looking for a highly skilled and pragmatic ecologist with a true passion for seabirds. You are a problem‑solver with attention to detail who can think on their feet and thrive in challenging field conditions. Qualifications A bachelor’s degree in ecology, environmental science or a related field, or equivalent work experience. Practical experience working with and handling seabirds for research purposes. A Department of Conservation Bird Banding Permit L2+ for small‑medium seabirds. Strong fitness and 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 organisational 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 licence. Pre‑employment drug and alcohol test required due to safety‑sensitive nature of the role. Full‑time, 40‑hour‑per‑week position that may require overnight stays on remote islands. Equal Opportunity At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background. Application Closing Date Applications close on 30 July. #J-18808-Ljbffr