Carbon & Sustainability Accountant - Permanent Part-Time (20Hr P/W)
3 days ago
Carbon & Sustainability Accountant - permanent part-time (20hr p/w)Meaningful part-time role in a growing area of expertiseLead the carbon and sustainability accounting inventory and reporting inputsDevelop key carbon and sustainability financial tools, datasets and metricsBe our carbon and sustainability accounting expert - drive continuous improvement to our greenhouse gas and climate risk reporting data processes and collaborate to determine the financial impacts.
Transpower is the owner and operator of the National Grid.
At the heart of the electricity sector, we transport high voltage electricity from where it is generated to large electricity users and the distribution businesses that deliver it to homes and businesses nationwide.
Our core purpose is to empower the energy future for New Zealand - a future that delivers a net-zero carbon economy and a reliable and secure electricity system.
About the team The Transpower Sustainability team is responsible for improving the sustainability of our ongoing operations while driving long-term change.
The Sustainability team develops the sustainability strategy, which is underpinned by an extensive implementation programme to ensure we continually improve the sustainability of our operations across all divisions and teams within Transpower, as well as with our service provider, supplier, and community partners.
Over the long term, the Sustainability team is working with the business and service providers to drive behaviour change so 'the sustainable way' becomes business as usual.
The Sustainability team is also responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of Transpower's emissions, sustainability, and climate risk disclosure reporting.
About the Opportunity Transpower's Carbon & Sustainability Accountant is a new role that will play a critical role supporting the delivery of our emissions inventory and climate statement reports as well as Transpower's wider climate risk and sustainability strategy programmes.
As Carbon & Sustainability Accountant, you will streamline our greenhouse gas and climate risk reporting data processes while developing innovative procedures and identifying efficiencies in ways of working.
You will collaborate with our wider Sustainability Team and other stakeholders to analyse data and metrics and develop key carbon and sustainability financial tools.
This includes:
Leading the collection, analysis, and reporting of our carbon footprint in accordance with Greenhouse Gas (GHG) standards and protocols in support of the delivery of our annual emissions inventory report;Leading the definition, collation, and reporting of climate-related data and the financial impact to Transpower of climate-related risks and opportunities in accordance with GHG standards and the XRB's Aotearoa New Zealand Climate Standards in support of the delivery of our annual climate statement report;Developing other key carbon and sustainability financial tools, datasets, and metrics, including support for monitoring and management of sustainability initiatives, Transpower's emissions, and climate-related risks and opportunities.What will you bring? With proven experience in financial reporting within a large complex organisation, ideally related to carbon and sustainability, you will possess excellent facilitation, collaboration, and influencing skills, and be adept at partnering with senior leaders/executives to drive outcomes.
This role will see you in a critical position in the delivery of our emissions and climate risk disclosure reporting.
Given the potential complexity and evolving nature of this for a large-scale infrastructure owner and operator, you will be experienced at applying a project management approach, have proven advanced problem-solving skills, and the ability to think across systems.
You will demonstrate strong analytical skills within a commercial environment, with the ability to draw insights from your analysis and communicate these insights effectively through well-developed communication and stakeholder management skills.
This opportunity will suit someone with excellent time management skills, who is comfortable in a high workload, task-driven environment with the ability to navigate ambiguity and develop practices and processes, and who can pick things up quickly and be results-focused.
An understanding of corporate sustainability reporting standards and frameworks (i.e., GRI, IR, ISO, Aotearoa New Zealand Climate Standards) will be advantageous although can be learnt.
To be considered for this role, your CV and cover letter will clearly demonstrate: Minimum of 3+ years of technical accounting expertise, numeracy skills, and great attention to detail with the ability to analyse and communicate financial information effectively.Experience carrying out internal auditing of data and compliance and supporting external assurance activities.Proven MS Excel spreadsheet skills at an intermediate-to-advanced level.Sound experience with developing both qualitative and quantitative metrics.Join us at Transpower Aotearoa is powered by the people who work here.
Every home, every marae, every electric vehicle, every hospital relies on the electricity we manage and deliver.
This is your opportunity to join us on a mission that affects all New Zealanders, the planet, and the economy.
With over 28 nationalities, our people provide diverse perspectives, knowledge, and deep and varied experience which they love to share.
We work in the office or on-site for a minimum of three days each week, which helps us build and maintain relationships, support learning, deliver outcomes, and sustain our culture.
This approach also offers staff the flexibility they need for both work and personal commitments, with adaptable daily start and finish times.
If you're keen to have meaningful work to balance with your life outside of work, and you're ready to join a collaborative and results-focused Sustainability team who enjoy a varied and full cross-business programme of work, with numerous opportunities to learn, we'd love to hear from you.
Role closes 17 March 2025 however, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may contact you to explore your application further prior to the close date.
Note: To be considered for this role, existing New Zealand work rights are required.
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