Posted 19 July, 2026
Field-Based Research Assistant -- Endangered Dotterel
Department of Conservation (DOC)
Dunedin, OTA, NZ
Full Time
Reference: a2cabff21d90519b
Job Description
Department of Conservation (DOC) is seeking a Research Assistant to conduct field research on the Critically Endangered Pukunui/Southern New Zealand Dotterel on Rakiura Stewart Island during the forthcoming breeding season. Based in a remote field setting, you will work on a 10‑days on/4‑days off roster, travel by ferry from Invercargill to Rakiura during rostered shifts, and contribute to data collection and nest monitoring with strong backcountry skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr