Environmental careers in the public sector are
generally focused in the areas of environmental
management, research, regulation and policy
development. In the private sector there
are many opportunities for environmental
specialists.
Graduates interested in a career in the
environment sector should take into account
the following lifestyle factors:

c
P Extensive ‘outdoors’ work is a feature for some
occupations.

c
P Regular travel, often to remote locations, can
be an ongoing aspect in some occupations
and fields.

c
P For those passionate about environmental
issues, work in this sector can be hugely
rewarding.
What you need
It is possible for graduates from virtually
any degree background to gain work in the
The growing focus on environmental
environment field, however a strong science
issues such as global warming and climate
background is usually expected.
change has led to a considerable expansion
As the field continues to expand it is likely
in environment-related jobs in countries
that an Environmental Science degree, or
throughout the world. In New Zealand,
generalist degree with Environmental major,
industries, businesses and government have
will become a basic requirement. Some of the
increasingly recognised the importance of
degree courses that can lead to a career in the
incorporating environmental perspectives
environment sector include: Arts or Science
into the development of policy and practice,
(with Environmental Studies component);
resulting in a high demand for environmental
Environmental Science; Environmental
knowledge and expertise.
Engineering; Agriculture/Agricultural Science;
Environmental careers are often
Ecotourism and Environmental Law.
multidisciplinary in nature which
Many degree courses relevant to environmental
makes them rewarding and
careers are interdisciplinary and will include
interesting. The range of career
units in Environmental Planning, Policy and
options in both the public and
Management in conjunction with studies in one
private sectors is broad and not
of the Biological Sciences.
restricted to a specific area. Some
common roles include: Environment Scientist;
* E xc e p t w h e r e i n d i ca t e d, i n f o r m a t i o n a n d s t a t i s t i c s
f o r t h i s p r o f i l e d ra w n f r o m t h e f o l l o w i n g s o u r c e s :
Park Ranger; Environmental Health Officer; w w w. ca r e e r s. g o v t . n z a n d w w w. m y f u t u r e. e d u. a u.
and Environmental Consultant.
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