Good for experience - not much else - Ecological restoration team member Wildlands Employee Review

2.0
27 May 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Good place to learn new skills in the environmental industry - mainly physical pest plant control methods and pest animal control.

Cons

Was sold the idea that the job would be more ecologically based. Didn’t see much of that. Poor communication from management through to team on the ground.

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2.0
16 Apr 2023
Recommend
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Pros

- Good team of passionate ecologists who are committed to what they do - Some of the most interesting ecological consulting projects an ecologist could be involved in in NZ - Good place for early career to get experience before moving elsewhere - Numerous opportunities for promotion due to high turnover.

Cons

- High staff turnover leaves the company constantly scrambling to hire new employees - Work loads are unrealistic. Junior ecologists can expect to work 50 hour weeks. Senior staff regularly work 60+ hour weeks/weekends - The compensation isn't commensurate to the workloads. DOC and the regional councils pay more for far less work. - Training is non existent. Mentorship is minimal due to senior staff being constantly overwhelmed. - Systems are outdated and project controls are virtually nonexistent. Project timelines and budget overruns are very common.

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5.0
29 Nov 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Great staff and great pay

Cons

hard work and poor management

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