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
$55K
Lower
$80K to $118K
Most common
$140K
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
- Research environmental impact of industrial or development activities.
- Identify sustainable business practices.
- Develop sustainable industrial or development methods.
- Research impacts of environmental conservation initiatives.
- Review professional literature to maintain professional knowledge.
- Prepare research or technical reports on environmental issues.
- Communicate results of environmental research.
- Monitor environmental impacts of production or development activities.
- Develop technical or scientific databases.
- Advise others about environmental management or conservation.
You need a qualification to become an ecologist.
You need
- a relevant tertiary qualification in ecology and biodiversity, environmental science, natural sciences, environmental studies or similar
You may need
- a Master of Ecology, 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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