Conservation scientist, Kaipūtaiao whāomoomo
Also known as
- Ecologist, environmental scientist, conservation officer, environmental manager, soil conservator
Conservation scientists do research and develop and manage policies and plans for using land sustainably and protecting natural resources.
2:25 mins
Your pay could be
$49K
Lower
$63K to $94K
Most common
$111K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Conservation scientists
- usually work regular business hours
- usually work in offices, laboratories and outdoors, and may travel locally, nationally and internationally
- may work in all weather conditions
- need to be methodical, accurate and identify and solve problems
Tasks
- Develop plans to manage natural or renewable resources.
- Monitor operational procedures in technical environments to ensure conformance to standards.
- Inspect condition of natural environments.
- Advise others about land management or conservation.
- Direct natural resources management or conservation programmes.
- Develop collaborative relationships between departments or with external organisations.
- Plan natural resources conservation or restoration programmes.
- Apply knowledge or research findings to address environmental problems.
- Collect geographical or geological field data.
- Determine design criteria or specifications.
You need a qualification to become a conservation scientist and experience may be useful.
You need
- a Bachelor's degree in environmental science, ecology, science or similar
You may need
- experience in similar work
- a Master's degree or PhD for research positions
If you’re in school
You need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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