Environmental Advisor

4 months ago


Auckland City, New Zealand North Power NZ Full time

Do you thrive on making a positive impact with the teams you work with and the communities you work in?
- Are you looking for working alongside a high performing team in a leading organisation?

At Northpower Contracting, we’re looking for an Environmental Advisor to work with us and be a part of our sustainability journey, as we continue to build and maintain intergenerational infrastructure that delivers great outcomes for Aotearoa New Zealand. If you’re ready to contribute your expertise and drive change, keep reading
- **The role**
Reporting to the Business Excellence Manager and based in Auckland you will be spending a mix of your time in office and our North Island depots and worksites, undertaking advisory and assessment work, as well as lifting the capability around environmental management and sustainability with our team from the field and office in our Contracting Business. Some of the responsibilities include but not limited to are:
- Providing support in assurance activities (including worksite site and system audits) across the various regions in Northpower
- Assisting in maintenance of the existing Environmental & Sustainability plans for the Contracting Division
- Coaching and mentoring our teams as required in environmental management and sustainability matters
- Providing specific support for any controlled documents and initiatives that focus on the environmental management and environmental sustainability; reviewing policies, procedures to ensure they are up to date
- Performing timely internal environmental system audits as per HSQE assurance plan to check for performance against ISO 14001:2015 environmental management system requirements

**What’s in it for you?**
This will be an exciting opportunity for a high calibre Environmental Advisor to make this role your own No two days will be the same and you will be able to fully showcase the breadth and depth of your skills while working with people with immense levels of integrity and capability. We will reward you with benefits like:
- Competitive salary and flexible work arrangements with hybrid options
- In-house well-being program
- a Peer Support Network (Kaitiaki), EAP Services- Life Insurance and Group discounted medical insurance with Southern Cross
- A range of retail discounts and benefits
- Commitment to professional development and growth
- A friendly place to work where people are valued and appreciated
- A supportive and inclusive work culture focused on safety and excellence
- Free access to onsite gym and car parking

**About you**
As an Environmental advisor, you’ll champion environmental management and sustainability principles, drawing from your 3-5 years of proven experience in these fields within utilities or local government organisations. Your innate ability to connect with people will allow you to build and maintain collaborative relationships across diverse teams, from management to field staff and external stakeholders. Additionally, your confidence and respectful intervention in unsafe situations will contribute to your success in this role
- You’ll be able to demonstrate your:
- Relevant business or tertiary qualification in Environmental Management or Environmental Sciences
- Good understanding of environmental management and sustainability principles and practices pertaining to the electrical distribution and transmission industry
- ISO 14001:2015 (EMS) and/or lead auditing qualifications are desirable
- Environmental management and auditing experience
- Strong analytical focus for identifying and exploiting opportunities to deliver improved operational performance outcomes
- Great communication skills, show initiative and a level of professionalism to meet expectations of this role
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft office products to support administration requirements
- Enjoy working as part of a team, yet able to work self-directed
- Ability to foresee challenges, read situations and respond efficiently and effectively
- Tenacity in taking problems through to successful outcomes despite potential barriers
- Full, clean Driver’s Licence; willingness to travel to NP regional offices across North Island

**About us**
Northpower is an electricity and fibre network provider for Whangārei and Kaipara, with more than 60,000 connected customers and over 90 years of network ownership.
- Northpower is one of the largest multi-utility contractors in New Zealand, servicing the needs of clients in transmission, distribution, generation, fibre, renewables, and commercial sectors. We have a reputation for excellence and innovation, providing commercially viable solutions for electrical and telecommunication design, construction, and maintenance requirements.
- We drive economic growth and prosperity as we invest in our networks and renewable energy. Our impact goes beyond infrastructure; it’s about empowering communities across New Zealand.
- We have a strong team with over 1400 staff working togethe


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