Ecology Specialist

• Varied opportunities to influence change and protect the natural environment
• Use your expertise to influence and inform decision makers and operational programs, support others and achieve great outcomes for Auckland’s Natural Environment
• Enjoy being part of a varied, supportive and flexible working environment
• Fixed Term Full Time opportunity, ending 10/04/2026

He angitūtanga: The opportunity 
Our team provides expert terrestrial ecological and natural features advice and support across Council including resource consents, policy, parks management, and biosecurity and biodiversity programmes, as well as managing our own projects, to ensure the protection and restoration of indigenous ecosystems, habitats, and species on public and private land.  
 

We are looking for ecologists or natural sciences experts to join our team. This is a Fixed Term opportunity, ending 10/04/2026. This is an opportunity to be at the forefront of helping achieve a flourishing and protected natural environment for Auckland!  If you want exciting roles supported by a large and varied group of experts where you can use and grow your knowledge around terrestrial or wetland ecology, biosecurity management, geomorphology, geology, or freshwater ecology then come and join us!
This role has a strong regulatory focus in supporting Auckland Council’s consenting and compliance teams.
The team has a regional focus, and this role can be based in the City Centre or Albany alongside others in the team, with some flexibility to work in other locations.  
 
He kōrero mōu: About you
We will look to you to provide expert advice and champion best practice, with a strong customer focus, to decision-makers and operational programs as well as delivering your own projects. You are collaborative, innovative, and passionate about delivering outcomes for Auckland’s natural environment.  Ideally, you’ll have 3-5 year’s relevant work experience but don’t let this put you off if you are enthusiastic and a team player!  
Experience as a project manager and working as an expert undertaking or reviewing effects assessments within the Resource Management Act will be particularly valued. 

Please note:

• A full NZ drivers’ licence is required
• This position is labelled a Safety Sensitive role - a Drug and Alcohol test will be conducted prior to offer

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
You will enjoy being part of our expert, committed and capable Environmental Services team.   Our priority is providing the best possible working environment for our staff which includes a focus on employee wellbeing and career progression opportunities.  Joining Environmental Services will provide you with the opportunity to work across the whole council family, with our mana whenua partners, community groups, private landowners, schools, non-government organisations, and central government to support best practice conservation practices and outcomes. This is a once-in-a-career opportunity to be part of an exciting programme of work that will improve Auckland’s precious natural environment for current and future generations.  

Auckland Council is one of the largest local authorities in the South Pacific providing essential services and facilities to more than 1.6 million people. We are committed to environmental action and green growth to achieve our vision of becoming the world’s most liveable city. 
In return for your hard work, you can expect a flexible and supportive work environment. 
 

Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.
 

You’ll also have access to a range of fantastic Auckland Council benefits, including discounted Leisure Centre membership and a range of other partnership discounts!

Please find the position description here 
Applications close Wednesday 9th April 2025

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.

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