Ian Popay checking the effects of a specific herbicide on weeds
Ecologists study how plants, animals and other organisms interact with each other and their environment. They also study the effects external influences such as population size and pollutants have on these interactions.
He whakamārama
Ko tā te kaipūtaiao taupuhi kaiao mahi ko te mātai atu i te pāhekoheko a ngā rākau me ngā kararehe – me kaiao kē atu hoki – i roto i tō rātou taiao. Ka tirotiro hoki rātou i ngā pānga o waho ki ēnei pāhekohekotanga pērā i te rahi o te taupori me ngā momo paitini.
Entry Requirements
To become an ecologist, you usually need a Masters degree in ecology or a related area such as botany or zoology.
Pay
Pay for ecologists depends on the type of work they do, and their experience.
Job Outlook
Job opportunities for ecologists have grown steadily in the past few years, although they may be affected in the short term by the tight economic situation.
Skill shortage information
There is a long term skill shortage for this job.
Source: Department of Immigration, Skills Shortages
