Senior / Principal Terrestrial Ecologist

**Mō tō mātou āhuatanga | Who we are**

At T+T, we strongly believe that it's our people that keep our clients coming back. Our staff are known for delivering award-winning solutions, working collaboratively, and delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients. They are our greatest asset, and we invest in their development, well-being, and their career aspirations. This position is ideally located in Auckland, Hamilton or Wellington, however we are open to receiving interest from other T+T locations throughout New Zealand.

We are proud to have a diverse Ecology + Water Science consulting team in New Zealand with a range of technical specialists, and with that comes great collaboration and opportunities for our staff

**Kei te hiahia mātou ki ōu | We want your skills**

We are currently on the hunt for a Senior or Principal level Terrestrial Ecologist who is looking at taking the next step in their career.

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 includes:

- A range of scientific and ecological technical services in a variety of terrestrial and wetland ecosystems, including habitat and vegetation mapping and assessments, fauna surveys and species relocation and translocation
- Providing ecological opportunity and constraints advice to clients to shape their developments and projects
- Ecological Impact Assessments 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 terrestrial habitats and species
- Collaborating on projects with our internal teams across environmental geoscience, planning, geotechnical, civil, coastal and environmental engineering teams
- Ecology related regulatory policy and integrated scientific, engineering and ecological services
- Engaging with mana whenua to understand the cultural values of terrestrial ecosystems, taonga species and ways to incorporate mātauranga Māori into managing effects and restoring and enhancing the environment
- 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 and the integration of ecological design into engineering projects
- Presenting expert evidence at council hearings, Environment Court and Boards of Enquiry
- Preparation of technical guidance and white papers to assist our clients and the advancement of our ecological practice
- Opportunity to become a Technical Director within T+T, making you stand out as a technical leader in your field.

**Na tōu rourou | What you'll bring**
- MSc or PhD degree in Ecology or equivalent experience
- 10+ years' professional work experience in a consulting, regulatory and / or research environment
- Skills in management skills of terrestrial flora and fauna
- Certified fauna handler (e.g. bats and lizards) an advantage
- Demonstrated ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams
- Proven experience with client engagement and relationship management
- Demonstrated project management skills
- Strong business acumen
- Leadership skills
- 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
- A desire to work in large and supportive nationally focused Ecology team with a diversity of skills-sets
- Preference for those with Council hearing, Environment Court or Board of Enquiry experience
- A passion for ecology that drives you to be at the forefront of ecological practice in New Zealand

**Ngā Hua | Our benefits**
- $500 annual Wellbeing Allowance
- Shareholding opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements including part time working and ability to purchase extra leave
- Active social club
- Paid parental and partner leave
- Long service leave entitlements and sabbatical opportunities
- Wellbeing benefits e.g. vaccinations, fruit baskets, and an award winning wellbeing programme
- Professional memberships
- Study assistance
- Additional Annual, Parental and Marital Leave
- Professional and technical development opportunities.

'Everyone Matters' is one of our three core values at T+T, and we are committed to