Zoologist, Kaimātai kīrehe
Also known as
- Biologist, marine biologist, wildlife biologist, apicultural scientist, zoology researcher, mammologist, ornithologist
Zoologists study animals and wildlife and how they interact with other species and environments.
2:47 mins
Your pay could be
$52K
Lower
$65K to $105K
Most common
$128K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Zoologists
- usually work regular business hours
- usually work in offices, laboratories and outdoors
- may work in all weather conditions
- need to be methodical, identify and solve problems and communicate well
Tasks
- advise others about environmental management or conservation
- measure environmental characteristics
- prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations
- research environmental impact of industrial or development activities
- assess compliance with environmental laws
- plan biological research
- examine characteristics or behaviour of living organisms
- communicate with the public on environmental issues
- prepare biological samples for testing or analysis
- care for plants or animals
You need a qualification to become a zoologist.
You need
- a bachelor's degree in zoology or similar area
You may need
- a master's degree in zoology or similar area
- a doctoral degree in zoology or similar area
- experience in similar work
- a driver licence
If you’re in school
You need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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