Environmental Advisor

Mercury is a bold future-focused organisation, providing energy and telecommunications to more Kiwi than anyone else, leading the way with renewable energy and working toward a sustainable future.
At the heart is our purpose which pushes us to do all we can to create a better future for our people, our communities, and Aotearoa New Zealand.
We are dedicated to delivering clean and renewable energy solutions while ensuring the protection of our natural resources.
As we continue to grow, we are seeking an experienced and motivated Environmental Advisor to join our team and contribute to our business objectives.
This role is crucial to Mercury's success, as it involves coordinating and providing expert advice on resource consent compliance, environmental management, and stakeholder relationships.
You will play a key role in ensuring our operations align with the core values of the business, by taking care of tomorrow and connecting people and place today.
You will be part of a dedicated team ensuring compliance with relevant environmental legislation and regulations while maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Your work will focus on the environmental interactions around our existing and future geothermal, hydro and wind operating assets.
This role may have flexibility with location to be based in Hamilton or Rotorua.Key responsibilities include:
Coordinate the compliance and monitoring of resource consent conditions relating to existing generation assets and those in developmentManagement of consultants providing compliance and monitoring services to mercury to meet time, cost and quality expectationsManage environmental risks by providing appropriate environmental advice throughout Mercury operationsProvide advice and environmental support for activities throughout Mercury operationsWe are looking for:
A tertiary qualification in Resource Management or other relevant field such as natural sciences, planning or geographyExperience in RMA and environmental permitting processesFamiliarity with RMA processes and delivery of resource consent related projectsExperience in regulatory and environmental complianceExperience with Environmental monitoring an advantage, particularly related to ecology or water qualityExperience in renewable energy sector an advantageMercury offers (full benefits are listed on our Career Page):
Additional 5 days leave per annum (MyDays)$400 one off tax-free payment towards setting up your home officeA diverse workplace where your unique abilities and talents will be recognised and encouragedAnnual salary reviews with excellent parental leave policy, with the option to purchase additional leaveThe opportunities, career paths and facilities associated with working for one of New Zealand's largest multi-utility providersFlexible working policy - The autonomy and trust to work flexibly from our purpose-built premises and from home, recognising the value of this flexibility in the modern world Discounted health insurance and free life and income insuranceExcellent well-being programme including up to $100 annual check ups and confidential assistance programmeGender affirmation leave and supportive bereavement leave to be taken when you lose anyone close to you, including your petMercury is a learning organisation that is committed to providing you with opportunities to grow and develop that will benefit you now and in the future.
Part of your role includes building your skillset and mindset through a variety of ways.
We believe this creates an energised, innovative and agile work environment where you will feel valued.
At Mercury, we believe that having a team of individuals with different backgrounds, experience and capability working together makes us stronger and better as an organisation.
We know that some candidates may only apply for a role if they meet all of the criteria.
If you want to join our team, we encourage you to apply for any role that matches your skills, capabilities and interests, even if you aren't sure if you meet all of the criteria.Please click 'apply' to submit your application.
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Applications close Tuesday, 9th July at 5:
00pm.
Please note that Mercury retains the right to bring a particularly strong candidate through to interview more quickly.
Reference # 34100 Posted 25 Jun 2024 Closing 09 Jul 2024 17:
00 Location(s) Hamilton, Rotorua, Tauranga , Waikato Expertise Data Science, Geothermal, Hydro, Relationship Management, Stakeholder engagement & management, Sustainable Strategy, Wind Energy
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