Senior Sustainability Advisor

About the Role

Auckland Airport is looking for two Senior Sustainability Advisors to join our team and help deliver Auckland Airport's sustainability strategic priorities.

One is a full-time permanent role, and the other is a 6-month maternity leave cover.

Both roles will be part of the Sustainability team, working collaboratively with the other members of the team, as well as other teams across the business.

What you will be doing

We're looking for candidates who bring complementary skills and expertise.

While each role will have its own focus, combined with the skills and experiences of the Sustainability team, will cover a broad range of responsibilities across strategy, reporting, stakeholder engagement and implementation.

Key responsibilities will include :

Reporting :

Lead or contribute to Auckland Airport's climate-related disclosure process and greenhouse gas inventory

Strategy development :

Lead and contribute to the development of sustainability strategies that are aligned with business objectives

Strategy implementation :

Lead the implementation of sustainability strategies and activities, with an initial focus on the waste minimisation strategy, transport benefits, and broader outcomes

Stakeholder engagement and collaboration :

Engage with internal and external stakeholders to build partnerships and drive sustainability on the Auckland Airport precinct and wider industry

Continuous improvement and benchmarking :

Provide expert advice on emerging trends, risks and opportunities in sustainability

What you'll bring to the role

At Auckland Airport we are a busy hive of activity, and a lot of what we look for is how you would align with our AKL values : All In | Tatoutatou (how we feel), Know How | Kokiri Tahi (how we think) and Let's Go | Karawhiua (how we act).

We're looking for strategic thinkers with an ability to collaborate and influence to achieve change across a diverse and complex organisation.

We mainly seek Senior Sustainability Advisors with experience across a range of sustainability topics, but we are also open to subject-matter experts in aviation decarbonisation, climate risk and reporting, or waste minimisation.

Qualifications

A minimum of seven years' experience with a proven track record of leading sustainability initiatives within a complex organisation; aviation experience is desirable.

A tertiary qualification in environmental science, climate change, sustainability, engineering or a related discipline.

Experience in developing and implementing sustainability strategies aligned with business objectives; waste minimisation experience is desirable.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong presentation skills to people at all levels of the business.

Strategic and critical thinking skills to evaluate multiple solutions and articulate strengths and weaknesses clearly, and to make connections to wider business objectives.

Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to influence and build relationships across diverse groups.

Project-management skills and an ability to prioritise across multiple workstreams.

About Us

From the arrival of the Tainui Waka into the Manukau Harbour, Tamaki Makaurau has always been a place of journeys.

Auckland Airport is more than just a business – it's a truly unique place with an important role to play in New Zealand's recovery.

Together we're its custodians, knowing that the work we do can create positive change for our customers, the community, the environment and for the prosperity of Aotearoa.

We're all about creating a sense of place where everyone can thrive, and a place others aspire to work.

We're a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome people from all walks of life.

Whiriatetangata.

Our values weave us together.

They're what we stand for, who we are and how we act.

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It's our collaboration and passion that keep everything together.

This is what our culture and heritage have been built on.

When you work with us, you'll share our ambition to be a great New Zealand business, and one that's making a strong contribution to the wellbeing of our communities and economy.

If this role sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

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Attention Recruitment Agencies : Auckland Airport has a Direct Sourcing model and at this point in time we will not require any recruitment agency support for this role.

Please note that applications will be reviewed continuously throughout the recruitment period, and appointments may be made before the official closing date of the advert.

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