About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Assistant to join us and contribute to crucial conservation mahi. 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.

The position will be focussed on:

• Conducting extensive field surveys
• Monitoring birds and nests
• Setting up nest cameras
• Collecting, managing and entering data

The role is full‑time, short‑term, starting 21 September 2026 and ending 15 January 2027.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

If you have most of the following, we are keen to hear from you:

• Strong back country experience with off‑track navigation skills
• Experience working independently in remote, exposed locations
• Bird monitoring experience
• Data collectio...