Sector Lead

Senior Advisor - Sector Lead role: Primary Sector and Waste (flexible location, Wellington or Auckland preferred)

The location for these roles is flexible, potentially inclusive of remote working. We have offices in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.

We are Toitū Envirocare (Enviro-Mark Solutions Limited), and chances are you've already interacted with our brands— Toitū carbonzero, Toitū carbonreduce, or Enviro-Mark. You may have enjoyed carbonzero certified Yealands Wine or Steinlager beer, eaten Enviro-Mark Certified Abe's Bagels or used carbonzero certified ecotricity electricity, cleaned using Enviro-Mark Certified Eco Store products or at least know friends or family who have. You may have wondered at times how organisations like Kathmandu, The Warehouse Group, Canterbury University and Westpac manage their carbon emissions. The short answer is, it's our people. We are proudly New Zealand's leading carbon reduction solution; however, our work isn't done yet Our aim is to encourage more organisations to start their journey with us to make New Zealand and the world more sustainable, and the market for our services is growing rapidly.

Intrigued?

**Key **Responsibilities include**:

- Maintaining a detailed understanding of lead practice in emissions measurement, reduction and related knowledge in the sectors for which you are responsible, for both organisations and products
- Ensuring the successful completion of client projects/work assigned to you Work closely with Toitū's sales and client relations team to ensure a positive and consistent client experience
- Leading the strategic direction and development of Toitū's professional technical service offerings in your specialist sectors in partnership with those who are focused on emerging science
- Building internal capability on sector knowledge that champions the needs and voice of the customer - both internally and externally

**About You**

You will have relevant tertiary qualification such as accounting, environmental science or engineering, commerce, business management, or equivalent experience along with:

- Experience developing and implementing sustainable practices for business sectors, government and/or research agencies;
- Knowledge in GHG (Greenhouse Gas) gas reporting and reduction and broader environmental management in the sectors relevant to your role;
- Proven experience in client management;
- Experience in project management and project budget control;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical topics to non-technical audiences;
- Ability to engage constructively with a wide range of stakeholders, including Business, Government, Boards and Executive Teams, partners, technical experts, standards-setters, etc.;
A fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to be part of a busy team making a difference to New Zealand.

**Why Toitū Envirocare?**

Toitū Envirocare is New Zealand's leading provider of environmental certification. We help organisations in New Zealand and internationally to accurately measure, manage, and minimise their carbon footprints and environmental impacts. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research, our clients include many iconic brands.

**What we offer**

As an employee of Toitū Envirocare, you will work with passionate and talented people in a caring and flexible environment; enjoy good staff benefits and the opportunity for personal growth and career development.

**How to apply**

Toitū Envirocare embraces diversity and is committed to an inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone is valued for their unique contribution. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.

Applicants must be resident in and have the right to work in New Zealand.

Job Details
- Crown research institute
Toitū Envirocare- Reference #
56244- Posted on
22 Aug 2024- Closes on
08 Sep 2024 23:55- Location(s)
Auckland, Christchurch, Central Wellington- Expertise
Science, Animal Science, Forage Science, Food & Bio-based products, Farm Systems & Environment, Support services, Knowledge & Analytics, Finance & Business Performance, Technology & Digital Services, Infrastructure, People & Culture, Partnerships & Programmes, Marketing & Communications, CEO Office, Research Director, Research Office, Grasslanz, Grasslanz, New Zealand Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Research Centre, New Zealand Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Research Centre, Agricultural & Food Science, Animal Production, Aquaculture, Crop Production, Farm & Orchard Management, Food Science & Technologies, Forest Management, Pastoral Science, Plant & Animal Products, Seafood Technologies, Sensory & Consumer Science, Textiles & Material Science, Viticulture & Oenology, Biological Scien