Environmental Sustainability Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Oct 2026

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Senior Greenhouse Gas Consultant

This is a Full time job

Work on high-impact projects with global reach.
A 30-hour work week.
Work for an impact-driven organisation committed to driving climate action.

Senior Greenhouse Gas Consultant to lead GHG accounting and climate advisory services.

subClassification: Environment & Sustainability ConsultingEnvironment & Sustainability Consulting classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

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Environmental Advisor

at Enviro Collective Limited

This is a Full time job

Ashburton, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Make a visible difference for Canterbury farmers and the environment.
Build purposeful expertise across farming and environmental management.
Join a growing local team where your ideas and contribution matter.

Join ECL and turn your environmental expertise into practical action, helping Canterbury farmers achieve better outcomes on the ground.

subClassification: Environment & Sustainability ConsultingEnvironment & Sustainability Consulting classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

Featured

Listed two days ago

Environmental Coordinator

at McCain Foods (NZ) Limited

This is a Full time job

Timaru, Canterbury

Drive sustainability impact with a global food leader
Grow your environmental career with hands-on development
Be part of a values-led team making a difference

If you're passionate about sustainability and want to help shape a more resource-efficient future - we'd love to hear from you!

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

2d ago

Listed nine days ago

Senior Greenhouse Gas Consultant

at Environmental Accounting Services

This is a Full time job

Wanaka, Otago(Remote)

Work on high-impact projects with global reach.
A 30-hour work week.
Work for an impact-driven organisation committed to driving climate action.

Senior Greenhouse Gas Consultant to lead GHG accounting and climate advisory services.

subClassification: Environment & Sustainability ConsultingEnvironment & Sustainability Consulting classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

9d ago

Listed three days ago

Environmental Forester

at Kaingaroa Tipu

This is a Full time job

Rotorua Central, Bay of Plenty

Medical and Welfare Insurances
Full Private use of work vehicle
An additional week of 'gifted' leave

Shape positive environmental outcomes by combining practical forestry, planning, compliance and contractor coordination in this varied role.

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

3d ago

Listed seven days ago

Environmental Scientist | Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland

at Morphum Environmental

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Are you a scientist who wants your work to make a practical, lasting difference? Morphum Environmental is seeking a motivated Environmental Scientist.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

7d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Environmental Advisor

at Enviro Collective Limited

This is a Full time job

Ashburton, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Make a visible difference for Canterbury farmers and the environment.
Build purposeful expertise across farming and environmental management.
Join a growing local team where your ideas and contribution matter.

Join ECL and turn your environmental expertise into practical action, helping Canterbury farmers achieve better outcomes on the ground.

subClassification: Environment & Sustainability ConsultingEnvironment & Sustainability Consulting classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

17d ago

Listed one day ago

Assistant Accountant

at Morphum Environmental

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

This is a good opportunity if you are wanting more than just technical accounting work and enjoy partnering with people to improve business outcomes.

subClassification: Assistant AccountantsAssistant Accountants classification: Accounting(Accounting)

1d ago

Listed seven days ago

Environmental Manager

at HEB Construction Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Picton, Marlborough

Lead environmental outcomes on a landmark marine infrastructure project.
Manage compliance, sustainability and environmental risk.
Based in Picton, work in the most beautiful natural environment in NZ.

Drive environmental excellence on a nationally significant marine project, leading compliance, sustainability and environmental performance.

subClassification: Health, Safety & EnvironmentHealth, Safety & Environment classification: Construction(Construction)

7d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Associate, Sustainable Investment (Fixed Term)

at Hunter Campbell Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Competitive salary + five weeks' annual leave

Join NZ's leading sustainable investment team
World's best-performing sovereign wealth fund over 20 years
KiwiSaver contributions matched up to 8% | five weeks' annual leave

Support ESG analysis, integration, stewardship and climate strategy across a global portfolio at New Zealand's leading sustainable investment fund

subClassification: Funds ManagementFunds Management classification: Banking & Financial Services(Banking & Financial Services)

14d ago

Listed ten days ago

Environmental Monitoring Officer

at Auckland Council

This is a Full time job

Auckland(Hybrid)

From 82000 to 86000 NZD per year

Grow your environmental career with one of New Zealand's largest councils.
Help protect Auckland's environment and support sustainable development.
Make a tangible difference to Auckland's communities and environment every day.

Build your environmental career while helping protect Auckland's communities, waterways, and natural landscapes

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

10d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty three hours ago

Analyst

at WM New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Dairy Flat, Auckland

Entry-level role for an Environmental Analyst focused on monitoring environmental impacts and compliance.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

23h ago

Listed one day ago

Ecological Advice Intern

at Auckland Council

This is a Full time job

Auckland(Hybrid)

Paid 12-week internship at $29.90/hr with hands-on learning & support
Contribute to meaningful projects that benefit Aucklanders
Build ecology, planning and analysis skills on real projects

Build practical ecology, planning and technical analysis skills while contributing to projects that protect Auckland's environment

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

1d ago•Expiring

Listed eight days ago

Sustainability System and Process Specialist - Fixed Term 2 years

at Meridian Energy

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Hands-on role at the intersection of sustainability, data and technology, leading improvements to data, systems and reporting.

subClassification: Environment & Sustainability ConsultingEnvironment & Sustainability Consulting classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

8d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Scientist - Freshwater Quality & Ecology (Fixed Term)

at Hawkes Bay Regional Council

This is a Full time job

Napier Central, Hawkes Bay

$97,070 – $114,200 per year

Lead water quality and aquatic ecology projects
Provide trusted advice to support environmental management and decision-making
Fixed term parental leave cover position

Use your freshwater science expertise to help protect and enhance Hawke's Bay's rivers, lakes, and wetlands.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

14d ago

Listed four hours ago

Sustainability Audit Manager

at PricewaterhouseCoopers

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Build trust and deliver sustained outcomes with our clients
Work with industry leaders and learn from the best
Purpose-led work with real impact for Aotearoa New Zealand

Help your clients navigate an increasingly complex sustainability reporting landscape and make a real impact

subClassification: Audit - ExternalAudit - External classification: Accounting(Accounting)

4h ago

Listed nine days ago

Environmental Advisor

at Brian Perry Civil

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Fixed Term to 22 Dec 2028

Guide environmental compliance across complex marine construction
Join a landmark Wellington infrastructure project – Fixed term to Dec 2028
Collaborate with a highly experienced project delivery team

Help deliver a major marine infrastructure project while protecting the environment through practical, on-site environmental leadership.

subClassification: Health, Safety & EnvironmentHealth, Safety & Environment classification: Construction(Construction)

9d ago

Listed three days ago

Environmental Manager

at Fulton Hogan

This is a Full time job

Auckland

Lead environmental excellence from tender to close-out.
Drive practical compliance and performance across complex projects.
Coach teams, influence outcomes, and make a lasting impact.

Shape environmental strategy, guide project teams, and keep delivery on track through smart advice, oversight and leadership.

subClassification: Environmental EngineeringEnvironmental Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

3d ago

Listed ten days ago

Ecologist

at Whirika Consulting Limited

This is a Full time job

Dunedin Central, Otago

$70,000 – $85,000 per year

Join a collaborative team committed to a more sustainable future.
Be part of meaningful biodiversity and restoration projects.
Work alongside communities, iwi, and environmental experts.

Enthusiastic Ecologist to support Biodiversity and Restoration work in Ōtepoti Dunedin.

subClassification: Environment & Sustainability ConsultingEnvironment & Sustainability Consulting classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

10d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Environmental Protection Officer

at Marlborough District Council

This is a Full time job

Blenheim Central, Marlborough

$96,000 to $107,000 per annum + possible benefits

A great benefits package (including life, income protection & health insurance)
Join the team working to protect & enhance Marlborough’s natural environment
Based in the beautiful Marlborough region, the sounds at your doorstep

Spend your time out across the region visiting a wide variety of sites, building relationships, investigating issues and protecting our environment.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

14d ago•Expiring

Listed three days ago

Senior Advisor - Foundational Science

at Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$111,827 – $135,738 per year

New role
Fixed Term or Secondment opportunity to 30 June 2028
Auckland/Wellington or Christchurch based

Senior Advisor to support environmental limits implementation and monitoring.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

3d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Programme Manager - Climate Adaptation & Natural Hazards

at Thames-Coromandel District Council

This is a Full time job

Thames, Waikato

Make a difference in your community
Climate adaptation, resilience, sustainability and natural hazard management
Live and work in the Coromandel

High-impact work that will shape how our district responds to climate change, coastal hazards

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

13d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Regulatory Compliance Officer

at Hawkes Bay Regional Council

This is a Full time job

Napier Central, Hawkes Bay

$75,650 – $89,000 per year

Make a real difference through frontline compliance and enforcement work
Life insurance, income protection, 5 weeks annual leave after 3 years

Protect the Hawke’s Bay environment by responding to pollution incidents, investigating non-compliance, and taking appropriate enforcement action.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

28d ago•Expiring

Listed sixteen days ago

Ecologist

at Kāhu Environmental Ltd

This is a Full time job

Whanganui Central, Manawatu(Hybrid)

Small, highly professional team
Help us get good outcomes for the environment
Flexible hours and location

Lead ecological projects, fieldwork, and deliver high-quality environmental advice to clients and communities.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

16d ago

Listed four days ago

Manager Environmental Delivery Data and Systems

at Platinum Recruitment Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland(Hybrid)

129,000 - 153,000

Lead and develop a high performing team for a community focused organisation
Opportunity for professional development
Flexible work arrangements and benefits package

Lead a high performing team and drive the future of environmental data and regulatory systems across Otago

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

4d ago

Listed ten days ago

Operations Manager

at NZ Fish and Game

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Promote environment & recreation in a region renowned for its natural resourcs
Enjoy a role spanning strategy, operations, advocacy, relationships & leadership
Use of a company vehicle for business travel

The Operations Manager leads Fish & Game North Canterbury(F&G NC) and is responsible for the overall achievement and performance of the region

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

10d ago

Listed eleven days ago

GM-Environment & Community Resilience

at Xtreme Zero Waste Ltd

This is a Part time job

Raglan, Waikato

Lead environment and community resilience as General Manager at Xtreme Zero Waste.

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager classification: CEO & General Management(CEO & General Management)

11d ago

Listed nine days ago

CONSERVATION FIELD TEAM MEMBERS

at Te Ngahere Ltd

Immediate start

This is a Full time job

Rosedale, Auckland

$25 – $30 per hour

Get outdoors and help restore parks, reserves and native habitats
Gain practical training and real experience across conservation work

Join Te Ngahere's field teams to restore parks and natural areas across Auckland.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

9d ago

Listed sixteen days ago