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Ranger Biodiversity - Kākāpō/Takahē (Fixed Term)

Department of Conservation - Te Papa Atawhai

invercargill city, southland, New-Zealand Full-time July 19, 2026

Opportunity Description

Overview

Contribute to the recovery of two of Aotearoa's most iconic and endangered species – Kākāpō and Takahē. Support exciting research projects that help inform conservation management and species recovery. Enjoy a unique mix of fieldwork, scientific data management, and collaborative research delivery. Salary Range: $65,590 - $76,589. Fixed term/secondment role ending June 2027 based in Invercargill.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collect, tidy and manage scientific data
  • Record and organise field samples
  • Help design and conduct field trials
  • Assist with planning, analysis and report writing
  • Support external researchers and collaborate across the wider team

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

  • High proficiency in electronic data management and manipulation
  • The ability to help design, conduct and evaluate robust field trials
  • The ability to efficiently manage, store...
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