Team Leader – Ecology

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Ecologist to join our team. This position is a rare opportunity for someone with significant experience and understanding of aquatic or terrestrial ecosystems to help lead our team of enthusiastic scientists. The role will be based in one of our Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga or Wellington offices, however we are open to discussing other locations. The right person will join our other leaders to grow our firm’s ecological services, working amongst a national team.

• Provide leadership in developing and implementing the Ecology team’s approach to the market and further build and lead a high-calibre team of scientists.
• Manage ecology projects by co-ordinating team members and subcontractors, liaising with regulators, clients, and stakeholders, and overarching project management.
• Help expand PDP’s offerings in Ecological services through strong relationship management and business development.
• Work collaboratively with the wider Water Resources team in all PDP offices around NZ.

What you’ll bring

• Strong knowledge and experience in ecology, wetlands, field investigation procedures and national legislation/regulations.

• Strong knowledge and experience in ecological systems including freshwater and/or terrestrial field investigation procedures and national legislation/regulations.
• Proven leadership skills; a collegiate, team-player attitude.
• Creative thinking to find innovative and sound solutions for our clients.
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary projects, integrating with scientists, engineers, ecologists, and others.
• Good technical report writing, data analysis and management skills.
• Degree, preferably a Masters or Post-Graduate level in Ecological Sciences from a well-recognised university.
• Strong business development skills including preparation of competitive proposals.
• Established reputation in the ecological sector.
• Statistical analysis experience.

What we offer

At PDP, we believe a great company is built by great people. We’re dedicated to providing a fun and supportive environment for all employees, including:

• A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, income protection, salary top up for parental leave and the ability to purchase extra annual leave.
• Flexible/hybrid working culture, facilitating a healthy work-life balance.
• Professional development opportunities, including support for ongoing training and education, and fully subsidised membership fees.
• Opportunity to lead significant, high-profile, and complex projects that have a positive impact on the environment and communities.
• A vibrant environment, committed to fostering a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion.

About Us

PDP is one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading environmental science, engineering, and advisory consultancies. We care deeply about our environment and aspire to work in ways that meet today’s needs while providing for future generations.

Our team of experts deliver a range of innovative solutions that support our clients’ environmental challenges. We cover everything from air and land to water-related projects.

We take pride in being an employee-owned and operated company with nearly 40 years of experience operating in Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. Our solutions consistently exceed client expectations, leading to significant, meaningful environmental outcomes for our clients.