Job Description
* Hands-on conservation role on Rakiura Stewart Island
* Carry out research on the Critically Endangered Pukunui/Southern New Zealand Dotterel
* Full-time, short-term role from 21 September 2026 - 15 January 2027
Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Tūroa
Mō te tūranga | About the role We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Assistant to join us and contribute to crucial conservation mahi. In this unique and largely field-based position, you'll be carrying out research on the Critically Endangered Pukunui/Southern New Zealand Dotterel on Rakiura Stewart Island during the upcoming breeding season. The position will be focussed on:
* Conducting extensive field surveys
* Monitoring birds and nests
* Setting up nest cameras
* Collecting, managing and entering data
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Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience If you have most of ...
* Carry out research on the Critically Endangered Pukunui/Southern New Zealand Dotterel
* Full-time, short-term role from 21 September 2026 - 15 January 2027
Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Tūroa
Mō te tūranga | About the role We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Assistant to join us and contribute to crucial conservation mahi. In this unique and largely field-based position, you'll be carrying out research on the Critically Endangered Pukunui/Southern New Zealand Dotterel on Rakiura Stewart Island during the upcoming breeding season. The position will be focussed on:
* Conducting extensive field surveys
* Monitoring birds and nests
* Setting up nest cameras
* Collecting, managing and entering data
Click here for the role description
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience If you have most of ...
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