Senior Ecologist

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives enabling you to do the best work of your life. You can experience a world of opportunities to shape a career as unique as you.

WSP is one of the world’s top professional services firms, bringing together some of the brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe. We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. We see the world through a Future Ready® lens, fuelled by a shared commitment to making a positive impact—one project and community at a time.

Senior Ecologist - Hamilton

Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Ecology Career? 

Are you an experienced ecology professional looking to move to the next level? WSP is seeking a Senior Ecologist to join our Hamilton, Waikato team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to lead impactful projects, work on both local and global projects, and make a positive difference in the wider Earth and Environment sector.

About the role:

• Lead ecological projects, from field surveys to data analysis and reporting
• Provide advice on environmental and ecological matters
• Mentor and support junior team members
• Collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and industry partners
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and WSP’s high standards
• Contribute to business development and support the growth of our ecology services

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualification and ideally 5+ years’ professional experience
• Certified Environmental Practitioner (CEnvP) –or working towards it
• Strong technical, analytical, and project management skills
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and build relationships at all levels
• Passion for delivering pragmatic, client-centric solutions
• Commitment to WSP’s guiding principles: valuing people, fostering collaboration, and challenging the status quo

We are proud to have the blueprint of Aotearoa New Zealand in our DNA and our 2,000+ expert professionals in 24 offices are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve.              

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 75,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. 

With us, you can. Apply today.

We will review applications as they come in, so if this opportunity sounds like you, don’t wait to apply!

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