Volunteer research positions are available to assist

with common dolphin behavioural ecology research in

the Hauraki Gulf, New Zealand. Additional research

opportunities with dusky dolphins off Kaikoura, New

Zealand may be available. 

Field work will be boat-based from dedicated research

vessels and tour vessels. Field work will be weather

dependent and positions will include data entry and

analysis tasks.  Volunteers will gain experience in

dolphin photo-identification techniques, behavioural

data collection and analysis, and small boating

skills.

Previous experience is not necessary, but flexibility

and the ability to work in a variety of conditions at

sea is a must. 

Volunteers will be asked to commit to the project for

1-2 months and will be responsible for their own

food, housing and transportation while in New

Zealand, and their own travel to New Zealand.

Volunteer positions will run year-round throughout

2008, with start and end dates to be arranged upon

successful application.  To apply for the position,

please submit a cover letter summarizing any related

experience and approximate dates of availability.

For full consideration, please also enclose a copy of

your CV and contact information (email addresses and

phone numbers) for at least 3 professional references

and send to wjschrader@yahoo.com. 

Wendy Schrader

Ecology Group

Institute of Natural Resources

Massey University at Albany

Private Bag 102 904

North Shore MSC

New Zealand