Head of Sustainability

2 months ago


Wellington City, New Zealand Kiwibank Full time

Kiwibank is committed to incorporating sustainability in everything we do.
- Based in Auckland or Wellington with the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements.
- Great benefits to including a wellbeing day each quarter

Join us at Kiwibank on an exciting journey to help create a more sustainable and resilient Aotearoa. We have committed to being purpose-led in everything we do, and Sustainability is at the core of that.

**This is us. Where making an impact matters.**

Reporting to the GM of Sustainable Performance, you will lead a highly engaged team, driving the enhancement of sustainability capability and understanding across Kiwibank. In this role, you will lead the development and execution of Kiwibank’s sustainability strategy, ensuring it is integrated with enterprise-wide work programmes, policies, and processes. You will also oversee operational carbon reporting and reduction initiatives, manage environmental systems across our sites, and build strategies that enhance our social impact in alignment with our Purpose strategy. Additionally, you will continuously improve our sustainability reporting in line with global best practices, while acting as an ambassador for Kiwibank on sustainability. Through this, you will engage with internal and external stakeholders to enhance reporting effectiveness, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and meeting stakeholder expectations.

**This is us. Where your expertise matters.**

At Kiwibank, we will help you build on your strengths and develop new skills, but in the meantime, we would love to hear from you if you have the following experience:

- Experience in sustainability, climate change, ESG or a similar professional area.
- Understanding of sustainability strategies and reporting frameworks and key concepts of both environmental and social sustainability.
- Proven senior leadership experience and the ability to influence at all levels across a business.
- Advanced ability to build relationships quickly and confidently and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external parties.
- Strong understanding of macro-economic/environmental issues that will impact sustainability

Above all we are looking for someone who embodies our Kiwibank purpose and values, and someone who thrives in a fun and supportive work environment.

**This is us. Where you matter.**

Making a difference for all Kiwi starts with making a difference for our people. Flexibility, growth, challenging and rewarding work - this is Kiwibank. A place where you can belong and thrive - we are as ambitious as we are caring. We have big ideas and big plans. For you, for Kiwibank and for all Kiwi.

**This is us. Where you and your whānau matter.**

For an idea about what life is like at Kiwibank and some of the benefits we offer make sure to check out the attached video.



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