Senior Sustainability Advisor

The Fulton Hogan Life

Life at Fulton Hogan is about making the most of the opportunities, taking responsibility, having a crack, being accountable and making it happen. We live by our REAL values - Respect, Energy & Effort, Attitude, Leadership - and we demonstrate these through the good work we do, every day, as one team.

Nau mai haere mai ki tā mātou whānau | Welcome to our Fulton Hogan Family

We're seeking for an experienced Senior Sustainability Advisor to join us, based out of Auckland region. (This role is a 15 month fixed term - full time position)

Your expert guidance will provide support to our wider business to help fulfil our sustainability obligations and commitments on our projects. You will bring a deep understanding of, and genuine passion for environmental stewardship and sustainability, with a strong emphasis on carbon reduction, waste management, and water conservation.

In addition to the above you will:

• Support the business working under a Sustainability framework (such as ISC) to ensure systems, processes and delivery requirements are being met
• Support the delivery of NZTA Resource Efficiency and Waste Minimisation Plan (REWMP) requirements
• Work with our external customers and partners to measure and report the required information and drive sustainability and environmental initiatives
• Work with the National Sustainability Manager to support delivery of national sustainability programmes
• Develop carbon, energy and water models and waste reduction programmes and deliver on reduction targets
• Support the win-work teams on tender submission bids regarding sustainability
• Develop tools, communication materials and update initiative registers to deliver on sustainable outcomes
• Prepare reports on the sustainability impacts of activities/projects
• Develop and deliver sustainability training sessions and presentations
• Chair and support the Sustainability Working Group
• Provide communications regarding sustainability successes and areas of focus to the wider team
• Establish a network of key external partners to drive knowledge sharing and sustainability outcomes across the construction industry
• Provide technical advice to staff, clients, members of the public, interest groups, local iwi, regulatory bodies or local government authorities on an as needs basis

Good Work equals Good Benefits

• KiwiSaver employer contributions
• Fuel discount card
• Parental leave top-up payment with additional return to work support
• Family scholarships
• Ongoing training and development, career growth and progression opportunities
• Great discounts at a wide range of retailers
• Medical insurance "an eligibility period applies"
• Life insurance

At Fulton Hogan, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and giving them the tools and opportunities they need to succeed and grow with us.

We're looking for someone with:

• Tertiary qualification in energy management, environmental and sustainability management, quantity surveying or accounting
• Have a minimum of 5 years in the field of sustainability
• Hold a professional membership e.g. Chartership is advantageous
• Experience in sustainability reporting frameworks (like ISC or GreenStar, and be a current ISAP certified professional) is advantageous
• Previous experience in the construction sector preferred
• Strong written and oral communication skills who is awesome at building relationships and working in a team environment
• Initiative who can work independently, driving strategy and programmes with minimal oversight

Creating, Connecting and caring for the community

Our people regularly donate their time to local causes and initiatives, while at a regional and national level we provide financial support, skills and resources to a wide range of organisations that are strengthening our communities. Our focus aims to also reduce our impact on the environment, and regenerate healthy new ecosystems. We look to partner with others to lift the standards of our industry and show customers lower-impact, sustainable ways of delivering infrastructure.

Learn more about us: Homepage - Fulton Hogan and make an application to join our growing industry.

Festive Season: The Fulton Hogan Recruitment team will be taking a break during the period Friday 19th December 2025 until 12th January 2026. Updates on applications during this period will commence once the team is back in the office. Thank you for your understanding ~ Happy Holidays