Conservation Field & Data Scientist Kakapo/Takahe

New Zealand Government
📍 invercargill city, southland, New-Zealand 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted July 23, 2026

Job Description

Department of Conservation (DOC) in Invercargill is seeking a data-focused conservation researcher to contribute to Kakapo and Takahe recovery. You will collect, tidy and manage scientific data, record field samples, and assist with planning, analysis and reporting within a collaborative team.

The role offers involvement in field trials and data-driven conservation strategies aimed at protecting New Zealand’s unique biodiversity. This fixed-term position ends June 2027, based in Invercargill.

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Job Details

  • Location invercargill city, southland
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, and Hunting
  • Posted Date July 23, 2026
  • Application Deadline September 01, 2026