Conservation Jobs in New Zealand http://www.conjobs.co.nz 2010-09-10T06:28:54+01:00 http://www.conjobs.co.nz http://www.conjobs.co.nz/images/M_images/mambo_rss.png text/html http://www.conjobs.co.nz Danny Parkin http://www.conjobs.co.nz/content/view/2325/58/ This is a rare opportunity to join the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa at a senior level. Reporting to the Collections and Research Group Director, you will have responsibility for leading a team of science-based Curators and Researchers. You will work jointly with the... text/html http://www.conjobs.co.nz Dave http://www.conjobs.co.nz/content/view/2324/58/ 3 x 2 year Fixed Term positions VAC1 - Kerikeri, VAC2 - Auckland, VAC3 - Christchurch $65,000 - $70,000 The Project Supervisors will help deliver ongoing property conservation, critical maintenance, interpretation projects and improvements to visitor facilities. The successful candidates will: - Be well versed in project planning and management - Have a successful track record... text/html http://www.conjobs.co.nz Danny Parkin http://www.conjobs.co.nz/content/view/2323/58/ We are looking for a versatile ranger to live and work on Kawau Island in the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park for a term of 10 months. Kawau Island is a place rich in history, once a busy mining area and home to Sir George Grey. Mansion House is currently maintained... text/html http://www.conjobs.co.nz Danny Parkin http://www.conjobs.co.nz/content/view/2322/58/ The Taranaki Area is seeking two fit, enthusiastic and experienced people to work as part of a four person team monitoring forest vegetation over the summer. These are full-time temporary positions, that will run from 4 Nov 2010 to 29 March 2011. Reporting to the Ranger, Biodiversity Monitoring, the focus... text/html http://www.conjobs.co.nz Danny Parkin http://www.conjobs.co.nz/content/view/2319/58/ Kapiti Wellington AreaVacancy 73/242 Kapiti Wellington Area is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced hunter to become a member of the Biodiversity Threats Team. Kapiti Wellington Area is one of four Areas in Wellington Hawke's Bay Conservancy and covers an area from the Manawatu River in the north to Cape Turakirae in... text/html http://www.conjobs.co.nz Danny Parkin http://www.conjobs.co.nz/content/view/2318/58/ Kapiti Wellington AreaVacancy 73/241 Kapiti Wellington Area is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced person to become a member of the Biodiversity Threats Team. Kapiti Wellington Area is one of four Areas in Wellington Hawke's Bay Conservancy and covers an area from the Manawatu River in the north to Cape Turakirae in... text/html http://www.conjobs.co.nz Dave http://www.conjobs.co.nz/content/view/2314/58/ Looking for a summer job which gives you valuable work experience, as well as the opportunity of research funding for your MSc? The ARC Student Partnership Programme offers a two year relationship with the Auckland Regional Council (ARC) to combine real life work experience at the start of your PGDipSci, with... text/html http://www.conjobs.co.nz Danny Parkin http://www.conjobs.co.nz/content/view/2304/58/ Fixed term position Kaitoke Regional Park, situated 50 km north of Wellington, consists of 2,200 hectares of steep bush-clad ridges, bisected by deep river gorges. Picnic and camping areas have been developed on the open river terraces. A fixed term position exists from 29 November 2010 until 12 February 2011,... text/html http://www.conjobs.co.nz Dave http://www.conjobs.co.nz/content/view/694/69/ Youth Development Programme, A Development Programme for Young People, Department of Conservation, Dunedin, four intakes per year. A free ten-week training/development courses for 16-24 year olds with interests in conservation, the outdoors, working in the community, gaining practical experience and work skills, increasing self-awareness and personal development, trying new things,... text/html http://www.conjobs.co.nz Dave http://www.conjobs.co.nz/content/view/2122/69/ he Animal Ecology course covers the differences between native and introduced animal species, how animals interact with each other, and why long-term predator control is vital. That is: New Zealand native animals have developed strategies to avoid detection; using camouflage, keeping still and being nocturnal. Sadly, these strategies do... text/html http://www.conjobs.co.nz Dave http://www.conjobs.co.nz/content/view/2121/69/ This course explains how to do field observations and record data using different field tools - maps, compasses, hip chains, altimeters, global positioning system (GPS) units and inclinometers. It explains some of the principles behind collecting data and doing field observations (such as, why it's not helpful to leave field... text/html http://www.conjobs.co.nz Dave http://www.conjobs.co.nz/content/view/2120/69/ The Introduction to Natural Heritage provides a broad understanding of the fundamentals of biodiversity and Department of Conserbvations management approach. For anyone who works in conservation this understanding is vital. The course is made up of three modules, each takes 2 hrs to complete: Module 1- clarifies terms and concepts Module 2... text/html http://www.conjobs.co.nz Danny Parkin http://www.conjobs.co.nz/content/view/2033/69/ Like a vast empty laboratory, Northland's oceans, coastlines, and forests offer untapped opportunities for original environmental research and discovery. If you value the natural treasures we have right here and want to ensure their preservation, this is the course for you. Don't worry if you don't have a science background, you'll learn it here as... text/html http://www.conjobs.co.nz Dave http://www.conjobs.co.nz/content/view/2042/69/ Each year hundreds of dolphins and whales strand on our shores. Without human help, these animals will suffer terribly and die. Knowing what to do and what not to do, can mean the difference between life and death for these animals and successful rescue depends on properly trained volunteers. Over the... text/html http://www.conjobs.co.nz Dave http://www.conjobs.co.nz/content/view/2044/69/ The Weed Overview and Monitoring course provides an overview of weeds, their impact, the broad control methods and the inventory and monitoring methods most commonly used in DOC, including their advantages and disadvantages. That is: Belt transects Mark and map Square plots Weed Overview and Monitoring also describes best practice in...