The country is looking for the perfect person to protect the kiwi

Dream Job Alert! The New Zealand Looking for someone who agrees to fly over the country in a helicopter to save bird Endangered: Kiwi. New Zealand media reports things. But the authorities are desperate. The conservation department of the small town of Hast, west of Mount Aspiring National Park, has so far received only three applications for this. profession Supervisor of BiodiversityDirector Wayne Costello said.

“The main goal is to lead a team to save New Zealand’s rarest kiwi species, Hast Tukwika,” explains Wayne Costello. The mission involves patrolling stunning scenery and caring for kiwis – a flightless New Zealand bird – penguins and lizards.

function “somewhat isolated”

“The West Coast is the dream world of outdoor enthusiasts,” says the director, who admits, however, that despite the “exceptional beauty” of the towering mountains that surround Haast and its region, the post has its downsides. He admits that he is “very aloof”. The nearest supermarket is two hours away, and the hospital is four hours away.

In addition, the population of this shy and “extremely nervous” kiwi is about 500 individuals and it is not easy to find them. “Some of the places you have to go are by jet boat, or more often by helicopter because it’s a very remote and difficult area.” Despite the lack of interest, Wayne Costello remains optimistic and has decided to extend the application period for another three weeks.