Senior Environment

2 weeks ago


Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand Downer Group Full time
We currently have an opportunity for a
Senior Environment & Sustainability Advisor to join our team.

This role will report to Business Unit Environment and Sustainability Manager and can be based in Wellington, Christchurch or Palmerston North.


You will lead environmental compliance on the Defence Contracts; ensuring RMA compliance; ensuring compliance to environmental legislation and providing technical support, coaching and mentoring to the site based Operations teams.

**What you'll bring

  • A Formal qualification in an Environmental discipline to at least NZQA Level
  • Understanding of and management of site RMA requirements and other NZ legislation.
  • Conversant with and ability to influence environmental outcomes in planning and implementation stages of work activities, with the aim of creating a Zero Harm culture. Experience in environmental auditing and verification protocols aimed at attaining third party accreditations.


More than anything, you'll have a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a drive to provide high quality outcomes for the Social Infrastructure and Citizen Services business unit and our clients.


Why work for us?
Working for the Social Infrastructure and Citizen Services business unit, means being part of something new and exciting.

With a bright future ahead of us, you find purpose here and have the opportunity to directly impact and contribute positively to our future.

You'll also find a range of benefits available such as:

  • Training and development to support your career.
  • Internal career opportunities across the Downer Group business
  • Affordable healthcare covers, discounted car purchase and rental (with selected brands), and other retail discounts. An Employee Assistance Program providing access to professionals to support you (and your family) to achieve your personal or professional goals through wellbeing coaching, counselling, financial advice, legal advice and more.

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