Master [Wildlife Management] From University of Otago

Important goals of the??offered by are to develop in students:

• an understanding of the ecological basis of conservation, harvest management and pest control.

• skills in handling, marking, observing and surveying wild animals.

• an appreciation of the practical realities of wildlife management from the administrative and legal points of view.

• a knowledge of the biology, ecology and behaviour of wild animals in New Zealand.
• skills in communicating about the management of, and scientific research of, ecological communities. Verbal presentations, debating, dealing with the media, popular science writing and scientific report writing are all emphasised and taught.

Career Opportunities

• Wildlife Management is an ideal qualification for?those seeking employment as:?Conservation Officers ? Department of?Conservation (DoC)
• Fish and Game Officers ? Fish and Game?Council
• Pest Control and Resource Managers ??Regional Councils
• Scientific Research Technicians ? Department?of Conservation, Ministry of Agriculture (MAF),?Ministry of Fisheries (MFish), Universities,?private consultants
• Scientific advisers for government and?non-government research and conservation?organisations