Executive Mining Environment Strategy Lead

Placements24

Queenstown

On-site

NZD 250,000 - 380,000

Full time

33 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance
Executive-level salary
Comprehensive medical aid
Life insurance
Retirement fund benefits
Professional development and training

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Principal Mining Environment Manager for a leading resource company in the mining sector. Based in Queenstown, you will develop and oversee the environmental strategy across all mining operations.

You will ensure regulatory compliance, drive sustainable practices, and manage environmental risks while leading a team. The role offers executive-level pay, relocation assistance, and extensive professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Science/Management.
  • 10+ years in environmental management with a mining focus.
  • Experience with EIAs, environmental law, and regulatory compliance.
  • Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement environmental management plans for mining operations.
  • Ensure compliance with national and provincial environmental legislation, permits, and licenses.
  • Oversee EIAs for new projects and expansions.
  • Lead environmental performance monitoring (water, air, noise, waste).
  • Develop and oversee mine rehabilitation and closure planning and execution.
  • Engage regulators and communities on environmental matters.

Skills

Environmental management
Leadership
Stakeholder engagement
Regulatory compliance
EIA
Environmental monitoring
Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Environmental Science/Management

Tools

Environmental management software

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Principal Mining Environment Manager for a leading resource company in the mining sector. Based in Queenstown, you will develop and oversee the environmental strategy across all mining operations.

You will ensure regulatory compliance, drive sustainable practices, and manage environmental risks while leading a team. The role offers executive-level pay, relocation assistance, and extensive professional development opportunities.

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