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

Dream job alert! the New Zealand Looking for someone who will agree to fly over the country in a rescue helicopter The bird Endangered: kiwi. New Zealand media reports Things. But the authorities are desperate. The Department of Conservation in the small town of Haast, west of Mount Aspiring National Park, has so far received only three applications for this. Mail admin on Biodiversitysaid manager Wayne Costello.

“The main goal is to lead a team to save New Zealand’s rarest kiwi species, Hast Tokoika,” explains Wayne Costello. The job involves patrolling beautiful scenery and taking care of kiwis – a New Zealand flightless bird – penguins and lizards.

“somewhat isolated” function

“The West Coast is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream world,” says the manager, who admits, however, that despite the “extraordinary beauty” of the towering mountains that surround Haast and its region, the Post has its drawbacks. He admits that he is “very reclusive”. The nearest supermarket is two hours away, and the hospital four hours away.

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