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Environmental Research Scientist | Jobs in New Zealand




Environmental Research Scientist

Environmental Research Scientists, there has never been a better time than now to move to New Zealand, with the occupation being selected by the New Zealand Government to be eligible for the straightforward ‘Straight to Residency’ pathway on tier 1 of the Green list 

 

As international recruitment and immigration specialists, we have been helping professionals find their home in New Zealand for 25 years, from jobs to visas and relocation we’re with you every step of the way.

 

We are partnered with a large number of employers throughout New Zealand and as the preferred agency for overseas applicants, we will consider all applications.  

 

Once we have reviewed your application, we will advise you of next steps.

 

Please note, that as immigration specialists, the initial contact will be with our immigration team as it’s important that we know your immigration eligibility before you apply for actual roles.

 

The Role

Analyses and advises on policies guiding the design, implementation and modification of government or commercial environmental operations and programs.

 

Tasks Include:

  • evaluating habitat, wildlife and fisheries needs, and formulating short- and long-term management goals and objectives.
  • enforcing laws and regulations to conserve and protect fish and wildlife.
  • carrying out environmental impact assessments for a wide range of development projects
  • proposing solutions to address negative environmental impact.
  • studying the effects of factors, such as terrain, altitude, climatic and environmental change, sources of nutrition, predators, and the impacts of humans, on animal and plant life
  • studying and analysing pollution, atmospheric conditions, demographic characteristics, ecology, mineral, soil, and water samples
  • developing conservation and management policies for biological resources, such as fish populations and forests, and establishing standards and developing approaches for the control of pollution and the rehabilitation of areas disturbed by activities such as mining, timber felling and overgrazing.
  • implementing policies and organising activities in designated parks and other areas to conserve and protect natural and cultural heritage.
  • participating in management planning by providing environmental information and making inventories of plants, animals, and items of cultural and heritage significance