Environment Manager

OneFortyOne Plantations; Richmond; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Life insurance

Income protection

Annual volunteer days

Branded clothing

Job summary

OneFortyOne Plantations in Richmond, NZ, is seeking an Environment Manager to lead environmental management and compliance across our forestry estate and operations in the Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough regions.

You will work with operational teams, regulators, iwi and industry partners to ensure our forests are managed responsibly and sustainably, aligning with environmental expectations and certification requirements.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent industry experience.
• Knowledge of environmental legislation and regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders and influence outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement in environmental performance across forestry operations.
• Maintain and improve environmental management systems, policies and processes.
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation, resource consents and certification requirements; lead certification processes.
• Provide practical environmental support and advice to operational teams and contractors.
• Lead environmental monitoring, audits, investigations and reporting.
• Build strong relationships with councils, iwi, government agencies and community stakeholders.
• Manage environmental and ecological projects that support business objectives.

Skills

Environmental management

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

Audits

Education

Tertiary qualification in forestry

Environmental science

Planning

Geography

Job description

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OneFortyOne Plantations – Richmond, South Island

Influence and shape the environmental future of a leading NZ forestry businesses

Make a real contribution to sustainable land and forestry management

Competitive salary + great benefits!

We’re seeking a motivated Environment Manager to lead environmental management and compliance across our forestry estate and operations in the Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough regions.

This is a key role that sits at the intersection of forestry operations, environmental stewardship, regulatory compliance and stakeholder engagement. You'll work closely with operational teams, contractors, regulators, iwi and industry partners to ensure our forests are managed responsibly, sustainably and in line with environmental expectations.

About us

OneFortyOne NZ manages 80,000 hectares of land across a stunning landscape at the top of the south. This includes a 62,000-hectare production of tree crops and over 10,000 hectares of native vegetation.

You’ll be based in our brand-new Richmond office — an engineered timber building right beside the Great Taste Trail, with views across vineyards to Mount Arthur. Coffee, sunshine, trails and forests: all right on your doorstep.

About the role

Reporting to the Head of Legal & Compliance, you'll play a key role in ensuring our environmental management systems, certification programmes and compliance activities support the sustainable management of our forests while maintaining our social licence to operate. You'll work closely with operational teams, contractors, regulators, iwi, community groups and industry stakeholders to drive environmental performance and compliance across the business.

Key responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement in environmental performance across our forestry operations.
• Maintain and improve environmental management systems, policies and processes.
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation, resource consents and certification requirements; lead certification processes.
• Provide practical environmental support and advice to operational teams and contractors.
• Lead environmental monitoring, audits, investigations and reporting.
• Build strong relationships with councils, iwi, government agencies and community stakeholders.
• Manage environmental and ecological projects that support business objectives.

About you

To succeed in this role, you’ll combine sound technical knowledge with excellent relationship management and practical problem-solving skills.

You’ll ideally bring:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in forestry, environmental science, planning, geography or a related discipline, and/or equivalent industry experience.
• Knowledge of environmental legislation, compliance and regulatory frameworks.
• The ability to build trusted relationships and credibility with a wide range of stakeholders and influence outcomes.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Sound judgement and the confidence to make decisions in complex situations.
• A collaborative approach and commitment to continuous improvement.
• A current New Zealand driver's licence.
• Forestry experience would be advantageous, particularly experience with plantation forestry operations, certification standards, environmental compliance or resource management processes. However, we also welcome applications from highly experienced environmental professionals as well as individuals who bring relevant qualifications, knowledge and transferable experience.

What we offer

At OneFortyOne we know our people are the cornerstone to our success, and we’re passionate about being a great place to work. We offer:

• Competitive salary to match your skills and experience
• Fantastic benefits including life insurance, income protection, annual volunteer days and branded clothing to name a few
• Supportive team environment with real opportunities for ongoing learning and development
• Access to mountain biking, tramping, hunting, fishing and three national parks within an hour’s drive

If you’re passionate about environmental management and want to influence the future of sustainable forestry in New Zealand, we’d love to hear from you.

For further information about the role or to receive a copy of the position description, you’re welcome to contact us on: **********@onefortyone.co.nz

Applications close Monday 31 August 2026.

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