Advisor Sustainability

2 weeks ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
Full Time (1.0 FTE) Permanent role based in Wellington

  • Advisor role to contribute to the development of the sustainability function for the Ministry to achieve the government's expectations as set out in the Carbon Neutral Government Programme (CNGP) and the Ministry's own sustainability strategy
He mea tārai e mātou te mātauranga kia rangatira ai, kia mana taurite ai ōna huanga
We work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes

Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures.

While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for our ākonga in our education system.

Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Māori and the Crown.

We are committed to having Te Tiriti o Waitangi at the forefront of our work for and with Māori students, their whānau, hapū and iwi.

Mō tēnei tūranga | About this role
Provide specialist advice and guidance to support the Ministry's sustainability journey to reduce carbon emissions by 2025 and 2030.

Contribute to the development of the sustainability function for the Ministry to achieve the government's expectations as set out in the Carbon Neutral Government Programme (CNGP) and the Ministry's own sustainability strategy.


As the Advisor - Sustainability, you will:

  • Support the Ministry to maintain a robust understanding of environmental, social, cultural, and economic factors that impact on the Ministry's ability to sustainably operate now and in the future
  • Support the development of appropriate management processes, policies and measurement tools that help the Ministry to appropriately manage and deliver on the government's Carbon
  • Neutral Government Programme (CNGP) expectations and the Ministry's sustainability objectives
  • Contribute to the submission of documents and advice as required by the CNGP
  • Support the delivery of initiatives and key programmes identified as part of our sustainability strategy such as carbon inventory measurement, carbon emissions target setting and planning as well as climate risk management projects
  • Participate in projects across the Ministry that support the delivery of our sustainability strategy and projects
  • Build trust when working with key stakeholders to support decision making and sustain improvement and change and maintain an open and responsive relationship with key stakeholder
For more information on this position, please read through the attached Job Description

We also offer:

  • Flexible working arrangements where everyone feels valued & supported
  • The ability to purchase extra days leave
  • A range of employee network groups
  • An inclusive environment that encourages your personal cultural competency journey
  • Development and learning, including mentorship programmes and internal secondments
  • Wellness initiatives to support your overall health and wellbeing
Mōhou ake | About you
To be successful in this role you will have the following experience, capabilities and competencies:

  • Tertiary qualification preferably in the fields of environmental science, planning, engineering, law, economics, accounting, business and commerce
  • Carbon emissions accounting and reporting along with a proven ability to use data and insights to identify trends, risks and opportunities, to influence and guide organisational and system level decision making
  • Experience in a complex organisation and in building relationships and partnerships to achieve shared outcomes along with a track record of leading, coaching and mentoring others to achieve outcomes
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to use different Ministry technology and tools to communicate with stakeholders across the Ministry
  • Ability and desire to recognise and seize opportunities to improve on the organisation's performance
  • Strong time management and organisational skills, attention to detail, along with good documentation skills


You will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori.

You will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) as it applies in the public sector.

Mātau rōpū ake | About our ministry, group, and team

At Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga, we work to provide services and support nationally, regionally and locally to the education sector, and in some cases, directly to ākonga and whanau.

To better deliver on this, we are currently undergoing an organisational design change. The transition phase to improve the way we deliver our purpose will be complete in 2023.
For additional information on the changes we are embarking on, please visit here.
Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi? | Are you ready to make a difference?
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