Arran is no stranger to working on landscape scale conservation projects, coming to the project after over two years as part of the Predator Free South Westland team.

He brings with him a passion for science and a wealth of knowledge after completing a Masters in Ecology and Environmental Science at Canterbury University. His masters focused on animal sex ratios, and in particular the impact a skew to either male or females had when reintroducing animals to an environment.

Working at such a huge scale to protect forests and ecosystems is something Arran’s really motivated about. A keen skier, Arran’s excited about his new proximity to the mountains and the learnings that will come with his new role. He loves working with a close-knit team and he’ll bring some new skills through his juggling skills, magic tricks and ability to make a mean sourdough loaf.