Manager - Climate Change and Sustainability Services

About the Role

Join a leading climate change and sustainability consulting team, helping major organisations across New Zealand and Australia navigate environmental, social, and governance challenges. As a Manager in this dynamic team, you will support advisory and assurance engagements related to sustainability strategy, climate risk, emissions reporting, and social responsibility issues like human rights and modern slavery.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with diverse teams to guide clients in managing and reporting on sustainability and climate-related risks.
• Lead project teams, providing mentorship and development support to colleagues.
• Manage project timelines and communication to deliver high-quality outcomes on schedule.
• Perform assurance engagements covering non-financial reporting, including sustainability metrics and emissions data, across varied sectors.
• Advise clients on sustainability strategy development and reporting processes.
• Develop frameworks and methodologies to help clients comply with regulations and stakeholder expectations.
• Support clients in setting and implementing sustainability targets involving topics such as diversity, waste management, and environmental impact reduction.
• Contribute to climate scenario analyses, helping define short- and long-term responses to climate risks and opportunities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Strong passion for sustainability and climate change issues, with willingness to continually learn.
• Experience in professional services or consultancy, particularly in climate-related domains.
• Degree in a quantitative or relevant discipline such as engineering, science, commerce, accounting, or physics.
• Background in climate change services, whether in consultancy, industry, or governmental roles.
• Expertise in greenhouse gas accounting and assurance processes.
• Familiarity with New Zealand's climate reporting frameworks and Australian Accounting Standard Board S2 requirements.
• Proven leadership with experience coaching and developing team members.
• Knowledge of climate and nature disclosure frameworks, including TCFD and TNFD guidelines.
• Understanding of decarbonisation strategies, climate risk management, and strategic planning.
• Ability to learn agilely, ask insightful questions, and drive client-focused solutions.

What We Offer

• Opportunities for career advancement with access to global resources and training.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance, with policies accommodating reduced hours.
• Comprehensive benefits including wellness incentives, up to 8 weeks additional flexible leave per year, and family-friendly policies such as up to 26 weeks paid parental leave.
• Competitive salary open to negotiation based on experience and skills.

Additional Information

This is an onsite position based in Auckland or Wellington, New Zealand, with potential for flexible hours or hybrid options upon discussion. EY values diversity and inclusiveness, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and providing equitable recruitment processes. Applicants may discuss accommodation needs confidentially during recruitment.

Employment screening will be conducted for successful applicants by EY or authorized third-party providers.