Strategic Climate Transition Leader

Watercare; Auckland; On-site; NZD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Life and income protection insurance

Generous parental leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Watercare is seeking a strategic Climate Transition Lead to guide the organisation toward a low-emission, climate-resilient future. You will partner with sustainability and cross-functional teams to turn ambitious goals into practical programmes with measurable outcomes.

Bring a degree in Engineering, Science or related field with at least 5 years in climate transition planning, decarbonisation, or adaptation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience developing or implementing climate transition plans or decarbonisation programmes.
• Strong knowledge of greenhouse gas accounting and emissions reduction planning.
• Experience assessing climate risks, resilience challenges and adaptation opportunities.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information to senior leaders and non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to work across multidisciplinary teams and influence stakeholders.
• Track record of delivering strategic outcomes through structured programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and evolution of Watercare's Climate Transition Plan.
• Translate strategy into practical implementation pathways, milestones and reporting.
• Drive decarbonisation and resource efficiency across operations and asset lifecycle.
• Support climate risk assessments, resilience planning, and adaptation initiatives.
• Embed climate transition requirements into business planning and investment decisions.
• Coordinate executive and Board reporting and climate disclosures.
• Build organisational capability and influence stakeholders to drive action.
• Manage specialist consultants and delivery of key sustainability projects.

Skills

Climate strategy

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

Written communication

Presentation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Engineering, Science degree or related

Job description

Watercare is seeking a strategic Climate Transition Lead to guide the organisation toward a low-emission, climate-resilient future. You will partner with sustainability and cross-functional teams to turn ambitious goals into practical programmes with measurable outcomes.

Bring a degree in Engineering, Science or related field with at least 5 years in climate transition planning, decarbonisation, or adaptation initiatives.