Environmental Assurance Chapter Lead

Air New Zealand; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Air New Zealand seeks an Environmental Assurance Chapter Lead to drive governance, compliance and continuous improvement across our operations in New Zealand. You will lead the environmental assurance programme, strengthen performance, and partner with leaders to embed best practice that protects people, operations and the environment.

You'll influence regulatory obligations, manage risk, and guide investigations, with a focus on data-driven insights and cross-functional collaboration across a

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in environmental compliance, management, assurance or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of environmental legislation and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience developing and leading environmental audit and assurance programmes.
• Experience managing environmental risk, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Understanding of EMS and governance frameworks.
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical business outcomes.
• Excellent analytical skills using data and assurance insights.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and regulators.
• Strong communication of complex environmental matters.
• Collaborative leadership across a large organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental compliance and assurance programme across the business.
• Provide strategic oversight of governance, management systems, audits, and assurance.
• Identify and manage environmental risks for informed decisions.
• Lead environmental incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Monitor performance using data and assurance insights for improvements.
• Provide evidence-based advice to senior leaders on obligations and risk.
• Partner across the organisation to embed consistent environmental practices.

Skills

Environmental compliance

EMS knowledge

Audit leadership

Risk management

Governance frameworks

Legislation interpretation

Data analysis

Stakeholder influence

Communication

Collaborative leadership

Job description

Kia ora!

Help shape how Air New Zealand manages environmental risk,complianceand stewardship across our operations.

This is your opportunity to lead environmental stewardship across one of New Zealand's most recognised organisations.You'llinfluence how we manage environmental risk, strengthen regulatory compliance, and drive sustainable outcomes that protect our people, operations, and the environment. Yourexpertisewill help ensure we continueoperatingresponsibly while building capability for the future.

Witha strong reputationfor culture, service, and innovation, Air New Zealand is consistently ranked as one of New Zealand's most attractive employers. Behind the scenes, our corporate teams are shaping strategy, driving performance, and supporting a thriving, future-fit business. AsEnvironmental Assurance Chapter Lead,you'llprovide strategic leadership across environmental governance, compliance, assurance, and continuous improvement, partnering with leaders across the organisation to embed best practice and strengthen environmental performance.

Whatyou'llbe doing

• Lead Air New Zealand's environmental compliance and assurance programme, ensuring regulatory obligations are met across the business
• Provide strategic oversight of environmental governance, management systems, audits, and assurance activities that strengthen organisational performance
• Identify, assess, and manage environmental risks, supporting informed decision making across operational and corporate teams
• Lead environmental incident investigations and ensure corrective and preventative actions are effectively implemented through to closure
• Monitor environmental performance using data, assurance findings, and emerging trends to identify opportunities for continuous improvement
• Provide trusted, evidence-based advice to senior leaders on environmental obligations, regulatory requirements, and risk management
• Partner across the organisation to embed consistent environmental management practices that protect our operations, reputation, and communities.

Whatwe'relooking for

• Extensive experience in environmental compliance, environmental management, assurance, or a related discipline
• Strong knowledge of environmental legislation, regulatory frameworks, and compliance obligations, including experience working within complex operational environments
• Demonstrated experience developing and leading environmental audit and assurance programmes
• Experience managing environmental risk, incident investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Strong understanding of environmental management systems and governance frameworks
• The ability to interpret complex legislation and translate regulatory requirements into practical business outcomes
• Excellent analytical skills, with experience using data and assurance insights to identify risks and improve organisational performance
• Proven ability to influence and build trusted relationships with senior leaders, operational teams, regulators, and subject matter experts
• Outstanding communication skills, with confidence providing clear, evidence-based advice on complex environmental matters
• A collaborative leadership style, with the ability to drive positive change across a large and operationally complex organisation.

If you meetthe majority ofthe criteria and are excited by the opportunity,we'dlove to hear from you.

What we can offer you

• We want our people to live their best lives and access great benefits that support their lives outside work.
• Discounted staff travel for you, your friends, and your whānau across Air New Zealand, with access to standby travel on many international airlines
• FlexiLeave, giving you the option to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave each year
• A learning culture that supports your growth through development opportunities, meaningful experiences, and on-the-job learning
• Access to a wide range of work perks, including discounts on hotels, banking, retail, insurance, gyms, and more
• Support for your wellbeing through our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, peer support networks, and access to discounted healthcare options.

Ready for take-off?

Ifyou'repassionate about environmental stewardship and want to shape responsible operations across one of New Zealand's most iconic organisations,we'dlove to hear from you. Join us and help strengthen the way Air New Zealand manages environmental risk, compliance, and sustainability for the future.

Applications close Thursday, 1st October

Additional Information

At Air New Zealand, we are proudly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and believe in creating a truly inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves and thrive. Our people are our greatest asset – because while everything else we do in our operation can be replicated by our competitors, it is our people that truly set us apart. We are firm believers in celebrating the differences and diversity of thought our people bring to their roles.

Whāia te pae tawhiti kia tata. Ko te pae tata whakamaua, kia tina.

"Seek to bring distant horizons closer. Once near, seize them and make them your reality."