Hamish Young

Hamish is the manager of the Rima (South Auckland) Cluster under the Auckland Council Ecoservices Contract. He has extensive experience undertaking pest plant identification, grid searching, infestation surveys and control across Auckland’s regional and local parks. Hamish manages field operations across parks and reserves within four Auckland Local Board areas, with a focus on restoring and maintaining native forest and wetland ecosystems. His responsibilities include team leadership and mentoring, operational planning, quality assurance, reporting, and engagement with community groups, landowners and subcontractors. Hamish has strong practical field expertise and leadership qualities and is passionate about conservation and improving environmental outcomes across Aotearoa New Zealand.