Ecologist, Kaimātai hauropi
Also known as
- Soil ecologist, freshwater ecologist, marine ecologist, industrial ecologist, environmental scientist
Ecologists study animals and plants in natural environments. They monitor and report on the impact of human activities on these environments.
Your pay could be
$52K
Lower
$72K to $122K
Most common
$178K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Ecologists
- usually work regular business hours but may work weekends or evenings
- usually work in offices and outdoors and may travel locally and nationally
- may work in all weather conditions
- need to be practical, logical and identify and solve problems
Tasks
- identify sustainable practices
- monitor how human activity affects nature
- develop sustainable industrial and development methods
- research impacts of environmental conservation initiatives
- prepare environmental reports
- share research findings
- advise people about environmental management and conservation
- review scientific articles
- develop scientific databases
Investigative
Enterprising
Organised
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou need a qualification to become an ecologist.
You need
- a relevant tertiary qualification in biological sciences, environmental studies or similar area
You may need
- a Master of Ecology or similar
- a Master of Environmental Science or similar
If you’re in school
You need NCEA Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
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