Science Technician

At Te Papa Atawhai, Department of Conservation (DOC) we express our spirit of service and serve Aotearoa through our purpose, Papatuanuku Thrives. Our organisational strategy, Te Kaupapa a Te Papa Atawhai, puts nature and people at the heart of everything we do. It is anchored by te reo Maori and te ao Maori, recognising that Te Tiriti o Waitangi and our whanau, hapu and iwi are central to all our mahi.

He angitutanga | About the role

As the Science Technician, Kakapo/Takahe, you will support the team and its Science and Technical Advisors to deliver the research objectives for the species.  This is your opportunity to be part of a programme collaborating with local and international experts in the fields such as genetics, artificial insemination, and nutrition.

The responsibilities include:

• Collecting, managing, analysing, and presenting scientific data using statistical and visualisation software
• Recording and organising field samples
• Helping design and conduct field trials
• Assisting with the planning and writing of scientific papers
• Supporting external researchers

To find out more about the Kakapo Recovery programme, check out our website.