Current vacancies

Ecological Restoration Team Members - Auckland

Wildlands are seeking fulltime permanent Ecological Restoration Field Team Members who will be based out of our Nixon Street, Auckland office.

The role is to undertake ecological restoration work which includes pest plant control, planting and pest animal control.

It is essential that you have a willingness to contribute and work in a team, are physically fit, and have a passion for working outdoors in all sorts of weather. The work involves the use of agrichemicals (herbicides), animal toxins (poisons), and traps on a regular basis. Regularly staying away up to week at a time in shared accommodation is an expectation of the role.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Prior experience working in pest plant control, planting and pest animal control is preferred but not essential
• A positive attitude
• A genuine interest in working in the outdoors and achieving conservation goals
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Good decision making and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• A good work ethic, efficient and H&S conscious
• A good level of fitness
• Full NZ drivers’ licence (preferred)

On the job training and mentoring will be provided, including:

• Agrichemical handling (mixing and application)
• Pest plant control methods
• Plant identification
• Planting
• Handheld GPS and use of mobile apps (e.g. TrapNZ and ArcGIS Field Maps)
• Use and maintenance of hand tools

Additional formal training will be provided as appropriate, and may include:

• Growsafe
• Controlled substance licence
• Chainsaw
• 4WD
• LUV/Quad bike

If you are ready for your next venture and would like the opportunity to join our team, apply NOW.

Please apply with a completed application form, your CV giving a detailed summary of your working experience, and any relevant training, and qualifications, including verified copies of current certificates.

Applications will close when suitable candidates have been engaged.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

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Senior Freshwater Ecologist - Christchurch

Christchurch

WILDLANDS HAS A ROLE AVAILABLE FOR A FRESHWATER ECOLOGIST IN CHRISTCHURCH THAT BELIEVES IN BETTER QUALITY ENVIRONMENTS.

Wildland Consultants is one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading ecological providers, with a reputation based on outstanding services and integrity, making a real difference for people and the environment.

We are 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.

Wildlands has a long-proven record of working with our clients to solve complex ecological issues, and achieve effective outcomes for them, and Aotearoa New Zealand’s biodiversity.

JOIN:

• A company where people, clients and the environment come first.
• A business that prides itself on diversity and flexibility.
• A highly engaged and respected team of highly experienced professional who love working together.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

A talented and experienced Freshwater Ecologist to be a part of our high performing and motivated Ecology Team in Christchurch.

A person who can provide relevant specialist knowledge in the area of freshwater ecology in New Zealand. Someone who can provide high quality outputs for clients on ecological projects.

MUST HAVE:

• A post-graduate degree in freshwater ecology.
• 3 – 5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience in ecological effects assessments, ecological survey work, management and restoration of natural areas.
• Project and budget management skills.
• Passion and commitment to excellent leadership with proven people management skills.
• An understanding of where to focus your team’s efforts, how to play to people’s strengths.
• Great communication and interpersonal skills, and a proven ability to build productive working relationships and work collaboratively.
• Proven ability to communicate on appropriate technical and commercial levels to a diverse range of current and potential clients.
• The ability to work independently and part of a team.
• Memberships with appropriate professional bodies.
• Full current New Zealand driver’s licence.
• 4WD experience.

If you are interested in what we are looking for and possess all or most of these skills, and are keen to be involved in a wide range of projects delivering innovative and sustainable solutions, working and leading a team of very knowledgeable ecologists, then we would like to hear from you.

WHAT WE OFFER:

An opportunity to join our Aotearoa New Zealand owned and operated ecological 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 the company culture, our reputation and value each team member’s contribution.

Benefits: Flexible Working Environment, Competitive Salary plus benefits. Wildlands has a strong workplace culture with a focus on wellbeing. Reward and recognition to celebrate the great things our Wildlands whanau achieve, either as a team, or as individuals and an opportunity to work with a great team. Prospect of diverse roles within the company, diverse geographic locations, and opportunities to work or relocate around the country and progress your career.

Christchurch: With stunning natural scenery, botanic gardens, large urban spaces, and historical buildings, Christchurch is the perfect place for those who love the outdoors. Bordered by Port Hills and the Pacific Ocean, Christchurch sits on the edge of the Canterbury Plains and stretches to the Southern Alps. Residents benefit from skiing and windsurfing to mountain biking and rafting.

If you are a passionate Freshwater Ecologist with a genuine interest in making a difference for indigenous biodiversity, we invite you to apply.

See our website www.wildlands.co.nz for further information on Wildland Consultants Ltd and how to apply for this position.

Applications will close when a suitable candidate has been recruited.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

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Senior Ecologist - Herpetofauna - Christchurch

Christchurch

WILDLANDS HAS A NEW ROLE AND IS SEEKING A TALENTED SENIOR ECOLOGIST (HERPETOFAUNA) 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 experienced professional ecologists who love working together

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

This is a new position within the company, and we are wanting a talented and passionate Ecologist who has specialist knowledge of New Zealand lizards, frogs, vegetation, flora, and fauna in a range of projects to come and join us.

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

MUST HAVE:

• A degree in ecology, specialising in herpetofauna or related field.
• A minimum of 5+ years’ experience as a Herpetologist, preferably with at least 3 years of consultancy experience.
• Strong background in herpetology, including at least one of the following:

• Preparation and implementation of Lizard Management Plans for a variety of indigenous lizard species.
• Presenting expert evidence for council hearings and environment court.

• Experience using a range of different and novel survey methods and techniques.

• Sound field skills covering a range of ecosystems, habitats, and taxa.
• Skills in ecological restoration planning and/or biodiversity offsetting would be very useful.
• Excellent networking skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills – reporting, consenting, stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to communicate on appropriate technical and commercial levels to a diverse range of current and potential clients.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Further qualifications and membership of an appropriate professional body.
• Full current New Zealand driver’s licence.
• 4WD experience.

If you are interested in what we are looking for and possess all or most of these skills and are keen to be involved in a wide range of projects delivering innovative and sustainable solutions, working with a team of very knowledgeable ecologists, then we would like to hear from you.

WHAT WE OFFER:

An opportunity to join a New Zealand owned and operated consultancy owned by employees 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 professional 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.

Hours: Preferred hours are 40 hours per week Monday to Friday (flexibility will be considered).

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.

If you are ready for your next venture and would like the opportunity to join our team, apply NOW. See our website www.wildlands.co.nz for further information on Wildland Consultants Ltd and how to apply for this position.

Applications will close when a suitable candidate has been recruited.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

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Ecological Restoration Team Leader – Auckland

Auckland

Ecological Restoration Team Leader – Auckland

Wildlands is seeking fulltime permanent Ecological Restoration Team Leaders who will be based out of our Albany and Grey Lynn offices. The role is to lead small teams in the field undertaking ecological restoration works, comprising: pest plant control, pest animal control and planting. You will be mentoring and training staff, leading by example, undertake basic reporting and record keeping, ensuring the health and safety of your team, and encouraging and maintaining a positive team culture. There will be opportunities for liaising with client representatives and other stakeholders including the general public and community groups.

We are looking for a Team Leader with a professional work ethic, and at least two years’ restoration experience. It is essential that you are able to communicate effectively to your team/supervisor and manager, have excellent planning and problem-solving skills, and a positive and efficient work ethic. The work requires staff to use agrichemicals (herbicides), vertebrate toxins (poisons), and traps on a regular basis. Appropriate training will be provided for specialist areas of work where required (e.g., Controlled Substance Licence). Regularly staying away up to week at a time in shared, sometimes basic, accommodation is an expectation of the role. If you don’t fully meet the criteria, but you are an awesome field operator, we want to hear from you!

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• A genuine interest in working in the outdoors and achieving restoration goals.
• Mentoring skills and experience training existing and new staff.
• Thorough knowledge and proven experience of pest plant control, and pest animal monitoring and control, and indigenous planting.
• Excellent Plant Identification.
• A positive, can-do attitude.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• A good work ethic, efficient and H&S conscious.
• Handheld GPS and use of mobile phone apps (e.g. TrapNZ and ArcGIS Field Maps).
• Basic Excel and report writing ability.
• A good level of fitness, preferably with outdoor skills and experience (tramping, hunting, etc).
• Full NZ drivers’ licence (manual).
• Can confidently tow a trailer.

Preferred applicant will hold CURRENT relevant qualifications and experience. These include Growsafe (Standard or Registered Chemical Applicator), First Aid, Chainsaw, 4WD, Controlled Substance Licence (CSL), ATV and SiteSafe passport. A full driver’s license for manual vehicles is essential.

Please apply with our completed application form, your CV with a detailed summary of your experience leading/managing staff and revegetation planting, pest plant and animal projects, and any relevant training, and qualifications, including verified copies of current certificates.

Applications will close when suitable candidates have been engaged.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

See our website www.wildlands.co.nz for further information on Wildland Consultants Ltd and how to apply for this position.

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Ecological Restoration Team Member (Fixed Term - 4 months)

Tauranga

Ecological Restoration Team Member (Fixed Term – 4 months)

Tauranga

Wildlands are seeking an Ecological Restoration Field Team Member to work fulltime, fixed term for a period of 4 months, from 12 January 2026, to assist our Tauranga Branch, based at Tauriko.

The hourly rate range is $26.00 – 27.80, depending on experience brought upon starting, with the potential for a further increase when the core competencies of the role are met.

The role is to undertake ecological restoration work which includes pest plant control, planting and pest animal control.

It is essential that you have a willingness to contribute and work in a team, are physically fit, and have a passion for working outdoors in all sorts of weather. The work involves the use of agrichemicals (herbicides), animal toxins (poisons), and handling carcasses through trapping. Some work may involve staying away in remote areas in basic accommodation.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• A positive attitude
• A genuine interest in working in the outdoors and achieving conservation goals
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Good decision making and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• A good work ethic, efficient and H&S conscious
• A good level of fitness
• Full NZ drivers’ licence (preferred)

On the job training and mentoring will be provided, including:

• Agrichemical handling (mixing and application)
• Pest plant control methods
• Pest animal control methods
• Plant identification
• Planting
• Handheld GPS use
• Use and maintenance of hand tools/machinery

Additional formal training will be provided as appropriate, and may include:

• Growsafe
• Controlled substance licence
• Chainsaw
• 4WD
• LUV

If you are ready for your next venture and would like the opportunity to join our team, apply NOW. See our website www.wildlands.co.nz for further information on Wildland Consultants Ltd and how to apply for this position.

Please apply with a completed application form, your CV and a cover letter giving a detailed summary of your working experience, and any relevant training, and qualifications, including verified copies of current certificates.

Applications will close when a suitable candidate has been engaged.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa (date of expiry to be provided).

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Ecological Restoration Project Supervisor - Albany

Albany

• Experienced Supervisor with proven people management skills and relevant field experience to lead ecological restoration implementation teams
• Committed to providing high-quality ecological restoration management services

We are seeking a passionate Ecological Restoration Project Supervisor to manage, coordinate, and deliver high quality results for our ecological restoration projects in Auckland. The position offers the scope for an experienced ecological restoration practitioner to lead, and work with our other passionate staff to develop our ecological restoration teams, within an award winning multi-disciplinary consultancy. There is an active field-based component to this role.

Key elements of the role are:

• Effective mentoring of people.
• Effective management of people.
• Attention to detail, and ability to manage time and data effectively.
• In-depth knowledge and experience of pest plant control and/or pest animal control/monitoring.
• Ability to meet internal and external performance criteria.
• Ability to effectively engage and communicate with clients, including community organisations.

The role will require effective written and oral communication skills, regularly leading/mentoring teams in the field, preparation of quotes/proposals, input into ecological restoration implementation plans, and progress and performance reporting.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• A relevant tertiary qualification.
• A demonstratable interest and passion for working in the outdoors and achieving restoration goals.
• A positive, can-do attitude.
• Sound knowledge and experience of ecological implementation practices in the field, particularly pest plant control, pest animal control and monitoring, and revegetation planting.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, including stakeholder liaison experience.
• Decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Sound knowledge and experience of Health, Safety and Environment procedures.
• GPS use and other hand-held devices (e.g., phone applications, tablet).

What we can offer:

We offer a great opportunity to develop your career in a leading NZ ecological consultancy working on complex and interesting projects, in a rewarding work environment, working with a large team of highly skilled and experienced restoration managers/specialists and ecologists. Wildlands are committed to providing outstanding ecological services to sustain and improve our environments.

Please apply with our completed application form, your CV with a detailed summary of your experience including leading/managing staff, revegetation planting, pest plant and pest animal experience, and any relevant training, and qualifications, including verified copies of current certificates

Applications Close: 30 November 2025.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. See our website www.wildlands.co.nz for further information on Wildland Consultants Ltd and how to apply for this position.

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