Research Technician (Fixed Term) – Department of Conservation – Dunedin

Department of Conservation
📍 dunedin, otago, New-Zealand 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted July 27, 2026

Job Description

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Technician to join us and contribute to crucial conservation work. In this unique and largely field‑based position you’ll be carrying out research on the Critically Endangered Pukunui/Southern New Zealand Dotterel on Rakiura Stewart Island during the upcoming breeding season.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct extensive field surveys
  • Monitor birds and nests
  • Set up nest cameras
  • Collect, manage and enter data
  • Summarise data and report
  • Organise and lead field trips

Skills and experience

  • Strong back‑country experience with off‑track navigation skills
  • Experience working independently in remote, exposed locations
  • GIS mapping skills
  • Report writing and analysis
  • Experience in leading projects or teams
  • Bird monitoring experience
  • Data collection and collation skills ...

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Job Details

  • Location dunedin, otago
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category Research, development and laboratory
  • Posted Date July 27, 2026
  • Application Deadline September 05, 2026