7,438 environment lead jobs in New Zealand

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Flexible work environment + Relocation Assistance + Gisborne based
Birthday/wellness leave + Piritahi leave day! Staff discounts at local retailers
Work with and for the community

Flexible work environment + Relocation Assistance + Gisborne based
Birthday/wellness leave + Piritahi leave day! Staff discounts at local retailers
Work with and for the community

Drive strategic waste solutions, community partnerships, and sustainability outcomes across the Tairāwhiti region - join us today!

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

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Environmental Operations Team Leader

at Transpower

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This is a Full time job

at Ministry for the Environment

Base + Benefits + KiwiSaver

Join us in Wellington or Christchurch. Lead a small, operationally focused team
Bring your experience in enviro planning: Support build/maintenance projects
Develop enduring relationships and further drive our culture of performance

Join us in Wellington or Christchurch. Lead a small, operationally focused team
Bring your experience in enviro planning: Support build/maintenance projects
Develop enduring relationships and further drive our culture of performance

Join the National Grid! Lead a specialist team at the frontline of environmental and planning performance for operational and maintenance work.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

Featured

Listed sixteen hours ago

Independent member - Digital Delivery and Operations Technical Advisory Group

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Remote)

Join the Digital Platform Delivery and Operations Technical Advisory Group for the Programme and provide specialised advice.

subClassification: Board AppointmentsBoard Appointments

classification: CEO & General Management(CEO & General Management)

16h ago

Listed ten hours ago

Environmental Project Supervisor

at Zolve Environmental Ltd

This is a Full time job

Timaru, Canterbury

Plenty of Variety– Mix of fieldwork, planning, reporting and problem-solving.
Career Growth– Learn and build skills across a diverse range of disciplines.
Supportive Team– Join a team that values trust, practical solutions, and humour.

Plenty of Variety– Mix of fieldwork, planning, reporting and problem-solving.
Career Growth– Learn and build skills across a diverse range of disciplines.
Supportive Team– Join a team that values trust, practical solutions, and humour.

Looking for a job with variety, purpose in some of NZ’s best landscapes? Join Zolve, from fieldwork to office work and everything between.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

10h ago

Listed one day ago

Facilities Manager - Auckland

at OCS Limited

This is a Full time job

Key operational leadership role within OCS Facilities Management
Manage contractors, compliance, and customer relationships across multiple sites
Drive service excellence, safety, and continuous improvement

Key operational leadership role within OCS Facilities Management
Manage contractors, compliance, and customer relationships across multiple sites
Drive service excellence, safety, and continuous improvement

Lead end-to-end facilities management delivery across Auckland sites with OCS, ensuring safe, high-quality and customer-focused outcomes.

subClassification: Body Corporate & Facilities ManagementBody Corporate & Facilities Management

classification: Real Estate & Property(Real Estate & Property)

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Environmental Operations Team Leader

at Transpower

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This is a Full time job

Base + Benefits + KiwiSaver

Join us in Wellington or Christchurch. Lead a small, operationally focused team
Bring your experience in enviro planning: Support build/maintenance projects
Develop enduring relationships and further drive our culture of performance

Join us in Wellington or Christchurch. Lead a small, operationally focused team
Bring your experience in enviro planning: Support build/maintenance projects
Develop enduring relationships and further drive our culture of performance

Join the National Grid! Lead a specialist team at the frontline of environmental and planning performance for operational and maintenance work.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Environmental Operations Team Leader

at Transpower

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This is a Full time job

Greymouth Central, West Coast

Base + Benefits + KiwiSaver

Join us in Wellington or Christchurch. Lead a small, operationally focused team
Bring your experience in enviro planning: Support build/maintenance projects
Develop enduring relationships and further drive our culture of performance

Join us in Wellington or Christchurch. Lead a small, operationally focused team
Bring your experience in enviro planning: Support build/maintenance projects
Develop enduring relationships and further drive our culture of performance

Join the National Grid! Lead a specialist team at the frontline of environmental and planning performance for operational and maintenance work.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

1d ago

Listed four hours ago

Environmental Planning Officer

at Grey District Council

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This is a Full time job

$63,000 – $75,000 per year

A commitment to supporting you grow and develop
Professional, progressive and supports continuous learning
Off Street Parking

A commitment to supporting you grow and develop
Professional, progressive and supports continuous learning
Off Street Parking

Assist Council in meeting its obligations under the Resource Management Act 1991.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

4h ago

Listed eight hours ago

Waste Solutions Manager

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This is a Full time job

Flexible work environment + Relocation Assistance + Gisborne based
Birthday/wellness leave + Piritahi leave day! Staff discounts at local retailers
Work with and for the community

Flexible work environment + Relocation Assistance + Gisborne based
Birthday/wellness leave + Piritahi leave day! Staff discounts at local retailers
Work with and for the community

Drive strategic waste solutions, community partnerships, and sustainability outcomes across the Tairāwhiti region - join us today!

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

8h ago

Listed eight hours ago

Waste Solutions Manager

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Flexible work environment + Relocation Assistance + Gisborne based
Birthday/wellness leave + Piritahi leave day! Staff discounts at local retailers
Work with and for the community

Flexible work environment + Relocation Assistance + Gisborne based
Birthday/wellness leave + Piritahi leave day! Staff discounts at local retailers
Work with and for the community

Drive strategic waste solutions, community partnerships, and sustainability outcomes across the Tairāwhiti region - join us today!

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

8h ago

Listed eight hours ago

Waste Solutions Manager

Hamilton Central, Waikato

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This is a Full time job

Flexible work environment + Relocation Assistance + Gisborne based
Birthday/wellness leave + Piritahi leave day! Staff discounts at local retailers
Work with and for the community

Flexible work environment + Relocation Assistance + Gisborne based
Birthday/wellness leave + Piritahi leave day! Staff discounts at local retailers
Work with and for the community

Drive strategic waste solutions, community partnerships, and sustainability outcomes across the Tairāwhiti region - join us today!

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

8h ago

Listed eight hours ago

Waste Solutions Manager

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Flexible work environment + Relocation Assistance + Gisborne based
Birthday/wellness leave + Piritahi leave day! Staff discounts at local retailers
Work with and for the community

Flexible work environment + Relocation Assistance + Gisborne based
Birthday/wellness leave + Piritahi leave day! Staff discounts at local retailers
Work with and for the community

Drive strategic waste solutions, community partnerships, and sustainability outcomes across the Tairāwhiti region - join us today!

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

8h ago

Listed eight hours ago

Waste Solutions Manager

Gisborne Central, Gisborne

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This is a Full time job

Flexible working fully supported to balance your work and lifestyle
Birthday/wellness leave + Piritahi leave day! Staff discounts at local retailers
Work with and for the community

Flexible working fully supported to balance your work and lifestyle
Birthday/wellness leave + Piritahi leave day! Staff discounts at local retailers
Work with and for the community

Drive strategic waste solutions, community partnerships, and sustainability outcomes across the Tairāwhiti region - join us today!

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

8h ago

Listed six days ago

Principal Advisor Issues & Resolutions

at Department of Conservation

This is a Full time job

Senior leadership role shaping how DOC resets and governs its conservation regul
High trust role supporting Directors on strategy, governance, delivery and minis
Wellington CBD location

Senior leadership role shaping how DOC resets and governs its conservation regul
High trust role supporting Directors on strategy, governance, delivery and minis
Wellington CBD location

Senior public sector role shaping DOC's regulatory system-provide trusted advice, strong leadership and real influence at pace.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

6d ago

Listed eight days ago

Team Leader - Operational Readiness

at Environment Canterbury

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Life, and Income Protection Insurance

Use your experience in CDEM leadership
Lead and coordinate the activity of your operational team members
Provide sound emergency management advice internally and externally

Use your experience in CDEM leadership
Lead and coordinate the activity of your operational team members
Provide sound emergency management advice internally and externally

Bring your emergency management expertise to our Regional Civil Defence Emergency Management team

subClassification: Emergency ServicesEmergency Services

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

8d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Manager - Infrastructure

at Waikato Regional Council

This is a Full time job

$190,000 – $220,000 per year

Lead high‑impact programmes safeguarding people, land and infrastructure.
Relocation costs + Additional Leave + WFH +Flexible Working + Extra Sick Leave.
Training and Development Opportunities Provided + Annual Salary Review.

Lead high‑impact programmes safeguarding people, land and infrastructure.
Relocation costs + Additional Leave + WFH +Flexible Working + Extra Sick Leave.
Training and Development Opportunities Provided + Annual Salary Review.

Leads Waikato’s flood, river and drainage systems, delivering programmes that safeguard communities and ensure sustainable, resilient infrastructure.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

13d ago

Listed six days ago

Environmental Project Manager – Catchment Initiatives

at Central Plains Water Limited

This is a Full time job

at TW Trades Management Company Limited

We are seeking an experienced environmental professional to lead the planning and delivery of environmental projects.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

6d ago

Listed sixteen hours ago

Health, Safety, and Environmental Lead

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This is a Full time job

Napier Central, Hawkes Bay

We offer competitive remuneration based on experience.
Fully subsidised Southern Cross health insurance scheme.
Step into a trusted leadership position and support a high-performing team.

We offer competitive remuneration based on experience.
Fully subsidised Southern Cross health insurance scheme.
Step into a trusted leadership position and support a high-performing team.

This is an opportunity for an experienced Heath, Safety, and Environmental Lead to turn compliance into action and make a practical impact.

subClassification: Health, Safety & EnvironmentHealth, Safety & Environment

classification: Construction(Construction)

16h ago

Listed twelve hours ago

Senior Manager – Operations | Fixed Term (18 months)

at Sheffield - Leaders for over 60 years. Est. 1961

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This is a Full time job

Kaikōura based role

Lead infrastructure and LTP development – strategic focus, real impact

Lead infrastructure and LTP development – strategic focus, real impact

Lead transformative change in a thriving community; shape infrastructure, the LTP, support water services, deliver operations, moving Kaikōura forward

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

12h ago

Listed fifteen hours ago

Aquatics Team Leader

at The University of Auckland

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This is a Full time job

$80,000 to $89,000 + KiwiSaver up to 6.75%

Better work-life balance than most aquatics roles
37.5-hour week with minimal weekend work
Free from public holiday work

Better work-life balance than most aquatics roles
37.5-hour week with minimal weekend work
Free from public holiday work

Lead a team, run daily operations, and grow your career in a supportive aquatic environment with great work‑life balance.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Sport & Recreation(Sport & Recreation)

15h ago

Listed nine hours ago

Head of the Strategic Projects Office

at Watercare Services Limited

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This is a Full time job

Newmarket, Auckland(Hybrid)

Income protection and life insurance.

Fantastic modern Newmarket offices, close to public transport.
Great culture with a work/life balance.
Hybrid working

Fantastic modern Newmarket offices, close to public transport.
Great culture with a work/life balance.
Hybrid working

Shape Watercare's top strategic priorities and drive high-impact initiatives that support Auckland's future growth.

subClassification: Strategy & PlanningStrategy & Planning

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

9h ago

Listed fifteen hours ago

Social Responsibility Manager

at Ghella Limited

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This is a Full time job

Herne Bay, Auckland

A legacy project, delivering improved water quality in the Waitematā Harbour
Combine your Stakeholder expertise and lead the Social Responsibilities Outcomes
Work alongside our local and international skilled Tunnelling teams

A legacy project, delivering improved water quality in the Waitematā Harbour
Combine your Stakeholder expertise and lead the Social Responsibilities Outcomes
Work alongside our local and international skilled Tunnelling teams

Manage the project Stakeholder and Communications and Champion the Social Outcomes on the Herne Bay Collector Project.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

15h ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Community Delivery Director

at Jam HR Consulting

This is a Full time job

Cambridge, Waikato

Transformative executive-level leadership role
Unique opportunity to shape positive change
Driven, innovative and dynamic ELT

Transformative executive-level leadership role
Unique opportunity to shape positive change
Driven, innovative and dynamic ELT

Translating strategy into outcomes, this is a rare opportunity to make significant and lasting change in the Waipā community.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

13d ago

Listed nineteen hours ago

Walking and Cycling Programme Lead

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This is a Part time job

at Westpac New Zealand Limited

Flexible working fully supported to balance your work and lifestyle
Birthday/wellness leave + Piritahi leave day! Staff discounts at local retailers
Work with and for the community

Flexible working fully supported to balance your work and lifestyle
Birthday/wellness leave + Piritahi leave day! Staff discounts at local retailers
Work with and for the community

Strategic role leading walking and cycling outcomes in Te Tairāwhiti through partnerships, planning, and delivery of safer, accessible communities.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

19h ago

Listed nine days ago

Sustainability Advisor

This is a Full time job

Competitive salary + range of leading employee b

Competitive salary + range of leading employee benefits
Hybrid role + centrally located offices in Britomart + WFH available
5 days wellbeing leave on top of annual leave

Competitive salary + range of leading employee benefits
Hybrid role + centrally located offices in Britomart + WFH available
5 days wellbeing leave on top of annual leave

This is a great opportunity for someone who’s passionate about how business can create positive environmental and social impact

subClassification: Environment & Sustainability ConsultingEnvironment & Sustainability Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

9d ago

Listed two days ago

Technology Partner Manager

at Contact Energy

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Strengthen commercial governance to lift partner accountability and performance
Build trusted relationships that drive better capability, delivery and outcomes
Identify and deliver commercial improvements that maximise value and reduce cost

Strengthen commercial governance to lift partner accountability and performance
Build trusted relationships that drive better capability, delivery and outcomes
Identify and deliver commercial improvements that maximise value and reduce cost

Lead strategic technology partnerships and lift vendor performance to deliver faster, smarter outcomes for Contact

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

2d ago

Listed one day ago

Head of Manufacturing

at New Zealand Panels Group

This is a Full time job

East Tamaki, Auckland

Lead operational improvement and transformation
Work alongside an ambitious senior leadership group
Balance strategic thinking with operational execution

Lead operational improvement and transformation
Work alongside an ambitious senior leadership group
Balance strategic thinking with operational execution

Shape the future manufacturing capability of our business

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

1d ago

Listed nineteen hours ago

Walking and Cycling Programme Lead