Mine Environmental Manager: Lead Compliance & Sustainability

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Pension

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Mine Environmental Manager to lead compliance and sustainability initiatives for operations near Queenstown, NZ. You will ensure adherence to environmental regulations, oversee EIAs, and drive waste, water treatment, and rehabilitation practices.

The role emphasizes social license to operate, stakeholder engagement, and leadership of environmental teams in a challenging mining setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of environmental management experience in mining.
• Knowledge of local environmental legislation; NEMA, MPRDA experience.
• Experience with EIAs and Environmental Management Plans (EMPs).
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven ability to lead environmental teams in challenging operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement environmental management plans and policies.
• Ensure compliance with national and local environmental legislation and permits.
• Oversee monitoring programs for water quality, emissions, biodiversity.
• Manage EIAs for new projects and expansions.
• Lead rehabilitation and closure planning for mine sites.
• Liaise with regulators, communities, and stakeholders on environmental matters.
• Provide environmental training to site personnel.

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Mine Environmental Manager to lead compliance and sustainability initiatives for operations near Queenstown, NZ. You will ensure adherence to environmental regulations, oversee EIAs, and drive waste, water treatment, and rehabilitation practices.

The role emphasizes social license to operate, stakeholder engagement, and leadership of environmental teams in a challenging mining setting.