Environmental Advisor

edenfx HSE; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite accommodation

Relocation support

Company vehicle

Outdoor lifestyle

Job summary

edenfx HSE seeks an Environmental Advisor to provide practical environmental guidance across a large operational environment in Waiouru. You will work with managers, engineers, project teams and contractors to identify issues early and balance operational needs with environmental considerations.

The role offers opportunities to contribute to longer-term sustainability improvements while building strong relationships across diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary environmental qualification is essential.
• Sound knowledge of the RMA and environmental legislation.
• Infrastructure, construction or facilities experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Confident stakeholder communication and influence.

Responsibilities

• Resource consent management and regulatory liaison.
• Environmental audits, inspections and investigations.
• Management of environmental data, registers and systems.
• Cultural and environmental stewardship.
• Sustainability and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Environmental knowledge

RMA compliance

Stakeholder communication

Analytical thinking

Influence and persuasion

Education

Tertiary environmental qualification

Job description

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Work Visa required: All applicants will be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in New Zealand.

About the company

This New Zealand-based facilities management provider delivers essential maintenance and facilities services across a diverse range of industries. The organisation operates across a variety of unique and complex environments, supporting critical operations nationwide.

People are at the heart of the business, with a strong focus on practical thinking, collaboration, continuous improvement and creating workplaces where everyone goes home safe every day.

About the role

Based in Waiouru, the Environmental Advisor will provide specialist environmental advice across a large and varied operational environment, working closely with managers, engineers, project teams and contractors.

The role is highly practical, requiring someone who can identify issues early, balance operational requirements with environmental considerations and influence teams to achieve positive outcomes. There is also an opportunity to contribute to longer-term improvements in environmental performance and sustainability.

Duties

• Resource consent management and regulatory liaison
• Environmental audits, inspections and investigations
• Management of environmental data, registers and systems
• Cultural and environmental stewardship
• Sustainability and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills and experience

The successful candidate will be an experienced environmental professional who can apply strong technical knowledge in a practical operational setting. They will be confident working autonomously, influencing others and navigating complex environmental requirements while building effective relationships across a diverse stakeholder group.

• Relevant tertiary environmental qualification is essential
• Sound knowledge of the RMA and environmental legislation
• Infrastructure, construction or facilities experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
• Confident stakeholder communication and influence

Culture

Embed tikanga and kaitiakitanga into environmental decision-making, working respectfully with iwi and mana whenua to protect land and water.

Benefits

• Affordable onsite accommodation available
• Relocation support on offer
• Tool-of-the-trade vehicle
• Outdoors-focused lifestyle

Essential: Registration with a relevant professional body and/or undergoing CPD is expected.

There are no visa/sponsorship opportunities available with this role. This is a permanent position, therefore only applicants with full, valid, permanent working rights will be considered.