Sustainability Manager, Auckland

About Us At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities. About The TeamDowner’s Transport&Infrastructure business manages and maintains road networks across Australia and New Zealand, with civil and commercial construction in New Zealand. We are an integrated trans-Tasman team with a leading portfolio of products and services. By sharing our capabilities and insights across our regions we achieve the best technical solutions for our customers’ challenges, and for our communities.Job Description We have a fantastic opportunity for a Sustainability Manager to join the Downer Transport team. This role is a part-time position 20 hours per week based at our Penrose depot. Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here Downer Is Committed To Delivering Excellence By Ensuring Our People Have The Environment And The Means To Be Successful. We Offer:Competitive remuneration package and company vehicle Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes Discounts for Samsung, Repco, PB Tech, Gym memberships and more! $500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer Progression and development programs, including our inspiring leader’s programme for top performersHave a look at our other great benefits here! Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity Responsibilities Reporting to the Contract Manager, you will be responsible for providing sustainability leadership across our suite of Auckland Transport Maintenance contracts. Your responsibilities will include: Targeting zero waste following the waste hierarchy through waste minimisation, circular economy solutions and/or recycling/re-use maximisation.Reduction in contribution to greenhouse gas emissions production, through both operations and materials. Provide energy savings through a reduction in contribution to greenhouse gas emissions production. Reduction in water consumption during maintenance activities. Improving the livelihoods of people from targeted groups throughout employment, training and wage improvements.Increasing access for diverse suppliers (including Māori and Pasifika owned businesses). Providing technical advice to projects and the long-term maintenance contracts across Federal / State approvals and licences. Reviewing and providing advice on environmental monitoring programs and results.Undertake site travel and support as required. Develop and maintain Environmental Management Plan, Recycled First Plan initiatives. Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills Tertiary Qualifications (Degree) in Environmental Science/ Engineering/ Energy / Management, Sustainability or similar. Minimum 2-3 years environmental management experience. Experience in road construction and/or a maintenance environment will be highly regarded.Ability to use MS Excel and other applications to analyse and communicate data. Ability to understand and learn new software applications quickly. Current Drivers licence. Collaborative team player with strong communication skills, both verbally and written with all levels of an organisation. High attention to detail and analytical skills.Effective planning, time management and organisational skills. Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site here! Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is 7177775.We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team. #J-18808-Ljbffr