Environmental Specialist
Tauranga or New Plymouth
About us
Our purpose is to connect communities. It’s at the heart of everything we do as we serve our customers now and into the future. At Powerco, we’re passionate about doing mahi that keeps over 1.1 million customers connected and enables energy choices as we support Aotearoa on the journey to a low-carbon future.
Ngā Tikanga - Our Way, is what guides us to achieve our purpose and ensures we’re better together, work smarter, proud to be here, and future focused in how we work together with each other, our communities, and industry stakeholders.
About the role
Are you great at building relationships, integrating processes, and knowing how to deliver meaningful change?
Powerco has a long-standing Environmental Management System that is ISO14001 certified. We are looking for an environmental specialist with resilient and skillful interpersonal skills, that has experience in integrating systems and processes.
As Aotearoa’s second largest electricity and gas distributor, Powerco keeps the lights on and gas flowing to more than a million customers across Te Ika-a-Maui.
This role will work with our business to manage and fully embed Powerco’s Environmental Systems, and to develop and implement environmentally sustainable improvement, through highly effective internal and external partnerships.
Reporting to the Head of Environment, you’ll be responsible for the management, technical accuracy, and business engagement of Powerco’s Environmental Management System and associated audit compliance. You’ll work closely with internal and external stakeholders to manage Powerco’s progress on our net zero and science aligned emission reduction targets.
It’s an exciting time to work in the energy industry. Powerco has a diverse range of projects as Aotearoa moves to a low-emissions future.
Skills & Experience
- Strong background in managing / embedding change or integrating systems
- A background or experience with managing environmental systems, resource management, environmental planning, or risk/project management
- Proven track record of proactively and constructively building and maintaining effective internal and external relationships
- Experience in environmental risk management including developing and implementing internal polices, and ISO 14001 would be an advantage
- Knowledge and/or experience of network utilities
Benefits
- Loads of flexibility. We embrace hybrid working so if you’d like to work a few days a week from home – that’s fine by us
- All the usual stuff, but way better – 4% KiwiSaver, ability to buy extra leave, paid volunteer days, great parental leave entitlements, free life and medical insurance – I know, right?!
- Excellent opportunities for professional growth, including an annual programme for technical and personal development
- Working with an amazing, supportive, and fun team – even if we do say so ourselves…
Applications close: Friday 17 February 2023
Our ability to get the best out of people is what sets Powerco apart. We realise that candidates – especially from underrepresented and neurodiverse backgrounds – often won’t apply for roles unless they meet ALL the criteria. We encourage anyone who shares our passion for connecting communities to apply for any role that aligns to your strengths and interests. We will provide a safe space where you can bring your whole self to work and thrive.
If you would benefit from support or adjustments in order to participate equitably in the recruitment process, please phone 0800 769372 or email kiaora@powerco.co.nz