Christchurch

**Christchurch**:
**WILDLANDS IS LOOKING FOR A VEGETATION ECOLOGIST THAT BELIEVES IN BETTER QUALITY ENVIRONMENTS - BASED IN CHRISTCHURCH**

Wildland Consultants is a leading professional ecological consultancy committed to providing high quality and cost-effective ecological information, advice and technical services to a wide range of clients. Our company purpose is to provide outstanding ecological services to sustain and improve our environments. Our valued team strive to achieve this for our clients, our communities, and our environment.

Our vision is to be New Zealand’s premier ecological provider, with a reputation based on outstanding services and impeccable integrity, making a real difference for people and the environment.

We enable our clients to achieve sustainable management and enhance of indigenous bio-diversity eco-systems and resources.

**JOIN**:

- A company where people and the environment come first
- A business that prides itself on diversity and flexibility
- A highly engaged and respected team of highly experience professional ecologists who love working together

**WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR**:
A talented vegetation ecologist that has a genuine passion and knowledge of New Zealand Ecology.

Someone who values diversity, and enjoys working with a team of dedicated ecologists.

**MUST HAVE**:

- A post graduate degree in ecology/Botany or higher
- Sound field skills including Plant Identification and plot work covering a range of ecosystems, habitats and taxa
- Comprehensive knowledge and experience in New Zealand ecological restoration
- Excellent report writing skills and networking skills
- Ability to communicate on appropriate technical and commercial levels to a diverse range of current potential clients
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Ful current New Zealand driving licence
- 4WD experience

If you have a genuine passion and knowledge of NZ Ecology, a strong technical background, and are eager to become a valued member of the Wildlands team, register your interest today.

**WHAT WE OFFER**:
An opportunity to join our Aotearoa New Zealand owned and operated consultancy that is dynamic, flexible and expanding, and where our values drive everything we do.

A career at Wildlands gives the opportunity to be part of a team of very experienced ecologists in a supportive work environment. We are committed to investing in our people, we provide support for professional development and provide mentoring to help you grow and take the next step with your career.

We are proud of our company culture our reputation and value each team member’s contribution.

Wildlands is also proud to be Carbon Neutral and have Toitu Enviromark Diamond Accreditation.

Benefits of working for our team include** **a flexible and supportive working environment. Competitive salary, plus benefits. Strong commitment to developing and upskilling people, and the opportunity to work with a great team. Opportunity of diverse roles within the company, diverse geographic locations, and prospects to shift around the country.

**Christchurch**:Christchurch is the city of exploration, where urban regeneration and heritage thrive. Christchurch is filled with cutting-edge architecture alongside some of the oldest buildings in New Zealand. The Avon River intersects the city, bringing a natural landscape to the urban environment. It is the base camp for South Island exploration, with the Banks Peninsula within reach, as well as the stunning Southern Alps and famed Canterbury Plains.
- Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa._