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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in terrestrial ecology, including ecological impact assessments and biodiversity management, while providing strategic leadership and mentoring within diverse ecological projects across New Zealand and the Pacific.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Ecological Impact AssessmentsBiodiversity Management PlansNew Zealand Environmental LegislationCEnvP Ecology Specialist AccreditationComplex Ecological Project Leadership
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Hard Skills
Terrestrial EcologyEcological Evidence PreparationTechnical ReviewEcological SurveysMitigation StrategiesBiodiversity ManagementEnvironmental ApprovalsConsenting ProcessesRegulatory ChallengesInfrastructure Ecology
Soft Skills
Client Relationship BuildingMentoringStrategic LeadershipCollaborationCommunication
Certifications & Qualifications
CEnvP Ecology Specialist Accreditation
Industry Keywords
Environmental ProjectsRenewable EnergyInfrastructureEnvironmental ScientistsProject ManagersBoard of InquiryEnvironment CourtIwi EngagementBusiness DevelopmentProposals and Tenders
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide strategic ecological leadership across a diverse portfolio of projects throughout Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific
- Provide specialist terrestrial ecology advice across infrastructure, renewable energy, water and environmental projects
- Advise clients on ecological, consenting and regulatory challenges
- Contribute to integrated solutions with planners, engineers, environmental scientists and project managers
- Provide specialist input to ecological impact assessments, biodiversity management planning, environmental approvals and consenting processes
- Support hearings, Board of Inquiry proceedings and Environment Court matters with expert ecological evidence and technical input
- Guide assessment approaches, review technical outputs and ensure high-quality delivery
- Lead and contribute to terrestrial ecological surveys and mitigation strategies
- Act as a trusted adviser to clients, project teams and stakeholders
- Build relationships with clients, regulators, iwi and project stakeholders
- Contribute to business development, proposals and tenders
- Mentor and support ecologists across all career stages
- Help shape Beca's ecology capability and grow its ecology services
Requirements
What you’ll need- Relevant tertiary qualification
- Substantial consulting experience
- Recognised expertise in avifauna, botany, bats, lizards or terrestrial biodiversity
- Strong knowledge of New Zealand environmental legislation, policy and regulatory frameworks
- Experience preparing and/or presenting expert ecological evidence
- Experience supporting Environment Court, hearing and Board of Inquiry processes
- Proven success leading complex ecological projects
- Experience undertaking technical review and mentoring others
- Established professional network
- Track record of building trusted client relationships, winning work and contributing to business growth
- CEnvP Ecology Specialist accreditation or progress towards it
- Experience delivering ecological impact assessments and biodiversity management plans
Benefits
Comp & perks- Work on nationally significant and technically challenging projects
- Collaborate with specialists across environmental engineering, planning, hydrogeology, digital and other disciplines
- Influence the future direction of the ecology practice and help develop the next generation of ecologists
- Contribute to the growth of ecology services across Australia and the Pacific
- Develop innovative solutions balancing environmental, social and engineering outcomes
- Supportive team environment
- Discounted health insurance
- Gym membership discounts
- Social club activities
- Diverse and inclusive workplace