Group Leader, Environmental Science

4 days ago


Auckland City, New Zealand Stantec Full time

Group Leader, Environmental Science - ( 240003MV )

**Description**

**Group Leader - Environmental Science - Community Development**

**Location: Open**

We know that what we do really matters which is why Stantec provides solutions that begin at the intersection of community, creativity and client relationships.

About our team

Our New Zealand Community Development business is regarded and revered by clients and competitors alike as a high-performing, top-tier team. We have talented people spread across the country who deliver services in planning, environmental science, communications and engagement, and landscape architecture. These critical fields focus on the needs of communities, clients, and the environment, from project conceptualisation through to implementation.

About the role

We now have an exciting leadership opportunity in the Community Development team leading the Environmental Science team based throughout New Zealand.

In more detail the role involves:

- Work with the NZ CD Regional Director and team to create short, medium, and long-term plans.
- Achieve or surpass business goals for the Environmental Science Team.
- Grow and develop the team, ensuring a good mix of qualified and experienced staff.
- Address the personal development needs of all team members.
- Collaborate with senior staff and others to maintain a leading, sustainable business.
- Lead business development activities for the group.
- Align local business development strategies with national goals.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients for repeat business.

To be successful in this role you will be:
A recognised leader in the industry with 12 years of experience—someone who leads from the front, is resilient, and works hand-on to ensure we deliver excellent outcomes for our clients. It goes without saying that you will have strong commercial and business acumen combined with an inclusive and proactive leadership style.

Along with your leadership experience, you will be highly connected within the Environmental Science sector and experience in achieving agreed revenue, profit, and utilisation targets through delivery of complete and accurate work on time and to budget is crucial as well as achieving agreed business development goals through optimum utilisation of group and company resources.

What we offer

Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.
- Flexible Working Arrangements including purchasing up to 4 weeks additional leave and provision for school term contracts, part time and job sharing
- Learning and Talent Development Programs including global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning
- Mentoring for your own professional development
- Payment of Professional Membership fees
- Health Insurance - Income Continuance Insurance (ICI) - Life Insurance
- Service Recognition Awards
- Employee Assistance Program
- A positive and inclusive office and company culture

About us

The Stantec community unites approximately 31,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring water, transport and infrastructure projects to life. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction and commissioning is built on a nearly 200-year history. So, when we take on a project, we see the opportunity to make a lasting connection with the people and places where we live and work.

How to apply

Applications close on Friday 18 October 2024

Stantec New Zealand is proud of our support of Inclusion and Diversity, we believe in creating a workplace for everyone. We are a Work180 Endorsed Employer for All Women, a Global Ambassador for Workplace Pride and are an ongoing supporter of the Diversity Agenda.

**Qualifications**

**About you**

You’ll be professionally qualified in a relevant field (ecology, hydrogeology, contaminated land or water quality), membership of the relevant professional body and a minimum 12 years’ relevant experience.

You will be able to provide direction and vision in the business unit and be a competent leader, capable of defining and communicating the vision and values of the organisation and business unit. You will also have the skills to relate to and manage all levels of staff. In addition, your sound client relationship and negotiation skills and ability to manage customer satisfaction are essential, together with demonstrated knowledge of business and project finances and systems, and sound commercial skills.

**Primary Location** : New Zealand-Auckland-Auckland

**Other Locations** : New Zealand-Waikato-Hamilton, New Zealand-Nelson-Nelson, New Zealand-Hawkes Bay-Hastings, New Zealand-Canterbury-Christchurch, New Zealand-Otago-Dunedin, New Zealand-Wellington-Wellington

**Organization** : BC-3100 CommDev-NZ New Zealand

**Employee Status** : Regular

**Job Level** : Individual Contributor

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