Environmental Advisor - Ōtaki / Levin

With a healthy pipeline of future work, it is now an exciting time to join the McConnell Dowell Whanau at our Otaki to North Levin Project.

About the Project

The Ōtaki to north of Levin (Ō2NL) highway will dramatically improve safety, resilience and efficiency, as well as increasing transport choices for the area’s growing population. The Ō2NL project is led in partnership with NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Muaūpoko Tribal Authority, local hapū of Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga and council partner Horowhenua District Council.

This transformative project is being delivered using a two-alliance approach, with each alliance delivering a section of the road and associated works. Together alliance partners are working to create a positive legacy for the region, led by our project principles to tread lightly with the whenua and create an enduring legacy. We are seeking excellent people for this unique opportunity to work and collaborate with leading industry organisations.

About the Role

We now have an opportunity for an Environmental Advisor to join McConnell Dowell (MCD) from January 2026, supporting our Alliance high-performing team, championing the environmental performance and regulatory requirements for the Alliance.

The ideal candidate will be based in Wellington or Palmerston North and would be willing to travel or relocate to Ōtaki, Levin or nearby areas.

Some of the key tasks for this role include :

• Ensure environmental works are carried out in accordance with the alliance standards.
• Promote environmentally safe working practices and culture.
• Coordinate accident / incident investigations and produce environmental bulletins and alerts.
• Report environmental performance to internal and external stakeholders when required.
• Attend and present environmental content at daily pre-start and weekly toolbox meetings, as required.
• Monitoring of environmental effects and the effectiveness of controls.

About You

Don’t tick all the boxes but still keen?

We know that great people come from all kinds of backgrounds. If you have transferable skills, a great attitude, and the drive to contribute to a high-performing project—we want to hear from you.

About Us

McConnell Dowell – Creative Construction

Our purpose is Providing a Better Life. We do that by delivering infrastructure that connects, supports, and sustains communities—and by providing career opportunities that help our people grow.

From city-shaping transport to remote energy and water projects, we’ve successfully delivered complex infrastructure across New Zealand, Australia, the Pacific, and Southeast Asia for over 60 years.

Why Join Us?

The work you’ll do will have a positive, lasting impact on communities—and on your career. Our diverse projects and supportive culture offer plenty of development opportunities. With some of the best minds in the industry, we’ll help you set and reach your personal and professional goals.

We actively celebrate diversity and individuality. In a team culture that’s low on ego and high on support, you’ll be encouraged to bring your ideas and make an impact. We’re big enough to deliver legacy projects and agile enough for your voice to matter.

So, join us, be you, and help us create better together. Apply now!

We are an equal opportunity employer. People of all ages, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, and cultures are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please note : All successful applicants must have valid work rights for New Zealand and / or Pacific Islands and pass a satisfactory pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing.

This role is being sourced through McConnell Dowell directly. We are not accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.