{"id":2636616,"url":"https://alion.io/job/doc-science-advisor-predator-science","title":"Science Advisor, predator science","company":{"id":714696,"name":"DOC","domain":"doc.govt.nz","url":"https://alion.io/company/doc-7","size_band":"501-1000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":null},"role":"Science & Research","role_family":"Science & Research","seniority":"junior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Hamilton, New Zealand","Whangārei, New Zealand","Auckland, New Zealand"],"countries":["NZ"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":80695,"max":110000,"currency":"NZD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":61798},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":1,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-15T17:31:51Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-15","last_verified_at":"2026-10-16T02:18:37Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":1,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":1},"description":"Shape predator control across Aotearoa through nationally significant research.\nGrow your science career with mentoring, autonomy, and diverse conservation projects.\nFlexible location: Hamilton, Auckland, or Whangārei \nOur vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Tūroa\nHe angitūtanga | About the role\nAre you an emerging scientist with a passion for conservation, animal behaviour, and applied research?\nJoin DOC's Biodiversity team and help deliver research that improves predator control outcomes across Aotearoa. This role focuses on understanding how predators interact with trapping devices and identifying ways to improve trap effectiveness, attraction, and performance in the field.\nWorking alongside experienced scientists and operational teams, you'll contribute to nationally significant projects that support Predator Free goals and biodiversity outcomes. You'll have the opportunity to lead components of research programmes, analyse and interpret scientific data, collaborate with a wide range of partners, and see your work directly influence conservation practice on the ground.\nThis is a varied role where no two projects are the same. As conservation challenges evolve, you'll have the opportunity to help shape future research priorities and contribute your expertise to improving predator control outcomes across Aotearoa.\nThis is a permanent, full time role.\nThe position will be focused on:\nDesigning and delivering operational research that evaluates predator trap interaction rates, device effectiveness, and attractant performance.\nSupporting national predator research programmes and collaborating with operational teams to improve conservation outcomes.\nAnalysing ecological and behavioural data to provide robust, evidence-based recommendations.\nContributing to research planning, implementation, reporting, and publication of findings. Working with scientists, research providers, mana whenua, and conservation practitioners to deliver shared research priorities.\nProviding science advice that supports biodiversity management and operational decision-making.\nWorking as an honourable Treaty partner to promote Māori engagement and involvement with our work.\nBuilding and maintaining effective relationships across DOC, iwi, research organisations, and conservation partners.\nNgā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience\nThis role would suit an early-career scientist keen to develop their conservation research career while contributing to work that has real-world impact.\nIf you have some of the following, we are keen to hear from you:\nA Master's or PhD in ecology, zoology, animal behaviour, conservation biology, or a related field.\nResearch experience (approximately 1-2 years) in ecology, wildlife science, animal behaviour, or a related discipline.\nKnowledge of animal behaviour, predator ecology, biodiversity science, or wildlife management.\nStrong analytical skills, including experience interpreting scientific data and applying statistical or quantitative methods.\nExcellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and engage with a range of stakeholders.\nAn understanding of, or willingness to learn, Māori tikanga, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and how these relate to conservation science.\nDesirable:\nExperience working with predator monitoring, trapping technologies, or wildlife research programmes.\nExperience conducting field-based ecological research. Knowledge of New Zealand conservation challenges and predator management approaches.\nExperience engaging with conservation practitioners, community groups, or operational delivery teams.\nCurrent full New Zealand driver's licence.\nClick here for the position description.\nHe aha ngā pāinga mōu? | What’s in it for you?\nDOC is committed to a culture where everyone can participate, thrive, and grow. We’re driven by our values and behaviours, and are working towards being an organisation that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive by default.\nWe also support flexible working arrangements for our kaimahi across Aotearoa, with options considered based on the role and in discussion with your leader.\nWant to know more?\nTonoa inaiānei | Apply now\nApply online with your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and motivation. 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