Ecology Programme, University of Otago

08/10/2026

Love seabirds, conservation, and sharing nature with others? 🌿🐧

Pukekura Blue Penguins is recruiting for its ecology and educational programmes. If you're passionate about our manu and connecting people with te taiao, this could be a great opportunity. Learn more below:

https://www.bluepenguins.co.nz/pukekura-ecology-and-educational-programmes

'As part of our dedication to education, we have established the Pukekura Ecology and Educational Programmes (PEEPs) to help uplift aspiring young scientists. Our goal is to educate, inspire, and empower young people to pursue science careers involving kaitiakitanga (guardianship and interconnectiness) by giving them hands-on experiences with fauna and flora.'

07/10/2026

🌿 Mahi opportunity

The Halo Project Source to Sea team is looking for a part-time Ranger to join their project. If you're passionate about conservation, ecological restoration, and supporting healthy ecosystems from source to sea, check out the role and application details below. Please share with anyone who might be interested!

'We’re looking for someone practical, reliable and comfortable working outdoors who has experience in conservation, ecological restoration, horticulture, land management or similar practical work. You’ll enjoy working as part of a team, and alongside volunteers, mana whenua and community members, and have a strong commitment to safe working practices.'

https://www.haloproject.org.nz/news/2026/9/24/source-to-sea-ranger-vacancy

Applications close on the 16th of October.

About Landscape Connections Trust and the Halo Project Landscape Connections Trust (LCT) is a charitable trust working with communities across North Ōtepoti, from Dunedin to Waikouaiti, to create healthy landscapes that support resilient communities. Our mission is to inspire and work with our com

23/09/2026

📢 Great opportunity for students looking to gain real-world experience this summer. The Bioeconomy Science Institute internships will help you build skills, expand your network, and enhance your CV.
Find out more and apply 👇

We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated students to join our Summer Internship Programme. This is an exciting opportunity to experience what a career in the science sector could look like — gaining hands-on experience, developing your skills, connecting with the science community, and buildi...

21/09/2026

🌿 Ka rawe ngā kōrero from our Ecology postgraduate students who delivered a fantastic series of talks at yesterday's Ecology Symposium at Ecosanctuary - Te Korowai o Mihiwaka!

From ancient lake food webs, shorebird nesting habitats and climate impacts on lizards, to freshwater ecosystems, invasive species, kelp recolonisation, hoiho diets and rock lobster ageing, the breadth of ecological research on display was truly inspiring. 🦎🐧🌊🦞

17/09/2026

🚨Summer jobs alert 🚨

Otago Regional Council are currently advertising for two summer positions:

Freshwater Ambassador 👉 https://shorturl.at/gcMED
Environmental Technical Assistant 👉 https://shorturl.at/kpC14

These are great job opportunities to get paid experience on your CV!

Otago Regional Council (ORC) is responsible for sustainably managing Otago’s natural resources on behalf of the community. Learn how we protect the environment.

10/09/2026

Kia kaha te reo Māori!
Celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori next week! Join us for kōrero, kai, games, quizzes, and chances to practise your te reo in a fun and welcoming environment.

02/09/2026

Our Teaching Fellow, Manaia, has written a great piece for the Otago Daily Times celebrating wins for our manu 🐦 and conservation in Aotearoa.

Have a read and join us in celebrating these positive stories for te taiao. 👇

Wins for nature worth singing about

27/08/2026

Even a rainy day can't dampen the joy of ringing the bell to celebrate a PhD milestone! 👏🎉

Congratulations to Jacqueline Theis, who submitted her thesis, and Clare Gunton, who successfully defended her PhD today!

26/08/2026

Want to get experience as a Biodiversity ranger in the beautiful Nelson Lakes?
Department of Conservation are now taking applications for volunteers this summer season! 👇

Applications for the 2026/27 summer season are now open.

14/08/2026

Today, our ECOL321 students got hands-on experience learning about tracking efforts around the beautiful Orokonui Estuary.

Ngā mihi nui to Jonah, Scout (the incredible possum detection dog 🐾) and their team, from the Halo Project - Beyond Orokonui, for sharing their kaupapa and passion for conservation!