Freshwater Ecologist

Freshwater Ecologist

Who we are

Bioresearches is the specialist ecology brand of Babbage Consultants Limited, a proudly employee-owned engineering and environmental consultancy. Bioresearches has a track record of more than 50 years of delivering ecological assessments, management and monitoring services throughout New Zealand and across marine, coastal, freshwater and terrestrial environments, working with a diversity of indigenous flora and fauna.

Our exciting role

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Freshwater Ecologist to join our growing team in Christchurch. In this role you will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment to provide expert advice and assist the delivery of high-quality freshwater and wetland surveys, assessments, management and monitoring programs, while assisting terrestrial and marine disciplines where necessary/required. You will work in a highly motivated team who are passionate about the environment, ecology, sustainable solutions and who love their workplace. At Bioresearches, every day is different, and every day makes a difference.

What you’ll need

• A relevant post-graduate qualification in ecology, environmental science or related discipline


• Working knowledge of freshwater ecosystems in New Zealand


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Love of the outdoors


• A good level of fitness, capability to do fieldwork and ability to work in remote and rough terrain


• Ecological survey and report writing experience gained through study, research or employment


• Full New Zealand Drivers License

Our offer

Babbage Consultants offers an exciting variety of environmental work opportunities, within a motivated, employee-owned company that is big enough to matter, small enough to care! This is a great opportunity to start or grow your career in freshwater ecology, gaining practical experience while working alongside an established team that is passionate about our environment!

The benefits of working with us:

• We’re a close-knit team with the perfect balance of youth, experience and in-house mentors


• Professional memberships, affiliations and training support


• Flexible working arrangements- including work from home, part-time and job share options-we appreciate a healthy work-life balance!


• Work alongside global industry leaders


• A fun, active social club, where colleagues are mates!


• Diverse and high-profile project work


• Great career progression and future leadership opportunities


• Great central Christchurch office location with open-plan office working environments


• Competitive salary packages

We look after our great people with competitive remuneration packages. If you’re passionate about freshwater ecology and looking for an opportunity to develop your career with a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.

Please apply with your CV and covering letter!