Environmental Advisor — Rail Ops, Mid-North Island

KiwiRail; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4% KiwiSaver

5 weeks annual leave

Staff travel discounts

Staff welfare benefits

Job summary

KiwiRail is seeking an Environmental Advisor for the Mid-North Island, based in the Hamilton region, supporting rail operations across Hamilton, Bay of Plenty and Central Plateau. The role requires mid-level environmental expertise to identify risks, advise on controls, review plans, and assist with audits and incident response.

You will work with leaders and project teams to implement the Environmental Management System and engage with councils, iwi, and contractors to drive continual

Qualifications

• At least five years' experience in environmental management, compliance, risk management or related work.
• Knowledge of New Zealand environmental legislation, local authority requirements and best-practice environmental management.
• Experience undertaking environmental audits and writing or reviewing environmental management plans for complex sites or projects.
• Experience responding to environmental incidents, contributing to investigations and recommending practical corrective actions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to build relationships and influence stakeholders.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Resource Management or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical, mid-level environmental advice across KiwiRail operations, sites and projects in the Hamilton, Bay of Plenty and Central Plateau areas.
• Identify and assess environmental risks, recommend practical controls, review environmental management plans, conduct audits and site verifications.
• Support incident response and investigations, contribute input to resource consenting and monitoring, and deliver training and toolbox talks.
• Build constructive relationships with councils, contractors, mana whenua and iwi representatives to support continual improvement of the Environmental Management System.

Skills

Environmental risk management

Audits & plans

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory knowledge

Written & verbal communication

Education

Environmental science/related field degree

Job description

KiwiRail is seeking an Environmental Advisor for the Mid-North Island, based in the Hamilton region, supporting rail operations across Hamilton, Bay of Plenty and Central Plateau. The role requires mid-level environmental expertise to identify risks, advise on controls, review plans, and assist with audits and incident response.

You will work with leaders and project teams to implement the Environmental Management System and engage with councils, iwi, and contractors to drive continual