Advisor - Environment and Land

About Contact Energy

Contact Energy is a leading power, broadband, and mobile company in Aotearoa, committed to powering the nation and investing in renewable energy. Guided by their tikanga, they foster a supportive team environment focused on making life better for communities and the environment. The Environment & Land team is crucial in managing natural resources, ensuring compliance, and building relationships with stakeholders.

The Opportunity

This role offers a chance to directly impact environmental outcomes and build strong relationships. You will be responsible for ecological restoration and land management activities across various sites, balancing environmental, community, and operational needs. This position requires practical execution, strategic foresight, and effective stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement ecological restoration plans and annual programs from inception to completion.
• Cultivate trusted relationships with landowners, mana whenua, councils, and contractors to achieve successful on-the-ground results.
• Ensure adherence to environmental obligations, including consent compliance and offset delivery across all sites.
• Contribute to land use planning and prioritize restoration efforts to support current operations and future development.
• Support broader generation and development projects by addressing critical environmental and land considerations.

About You

We are seeking a grounded, practical, and relationship-oriented individual who takes pride in delivering high-quality work and building trust. You will contribute to lasting positive impacts on Aotearoa.

Qualifications and Experience

• A relevant tertiary qualification in environmental, land, or resource management, or equivalent practical experience.
• Demonstrated experience in environmental planning, land management, or resource management.
• Solid understanding of planning frameworks and consent processes.
• Proven ability to manage challenging conversations with resilience.
• Confidence in managing work programs, priorities, and contractors effectively.
• Excellent communication skills with a respectful, relationship-driven approach.

Additional Information

This role is based in Taupō, with flexible working arrangements considered. Contact Energy offers a comprehensive benefits package including free health insurance, boosted KiwiSaver, Contact Shares, a 'Good to be Home' payment, a leading parental leave policy, and product credits for customers. Applications close on Wednesday 24th June. Contact Energy values diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from all backgrounds. Only candidates with the right to live and work in New Zealand will be considered. They welcome applications even if not all criteria are met.

Contact Energy does not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies without prior agreement.