• CentrePort
• Permanent, full-time role
• Wellington based
• Competitive salary and benefits

CentrePort is a critical gateway for Central New Zealand’s supply chain and a cornerstone of the Wellington region’s economy. As New Zealand’s busiest port, CentrePort plays a vital role in connecting and protecting people, communities, and commerce – with safety, sustainability and environmental responsibility at the heart of everything they do.

Beyond Recruitment is proud to partner with CentrePort to appoint an Environmental Advisor to join their People, Safety and Marine team. This is a hands-on, influential role where you’ll work alongside operational leaders to embed best-practice environmental and health & safety advisory across a complex, dynamic operational environment.

The opportunity

Make a real impact in a role where every day is different, offering new challenges, opportunities, and room to grow.

Reporting to a driven Health and Safety Manager, the Environmental Advisor supports CentrePort’s commitment to sustainable operations, legislative compliance and continuous improvement. You’ll provide trusted advice, lead environmental initiatives, and work collaboratively with internal teams, contractors and external stakeholders to minimise risk and enhance environmental performance.

You’ll be playing a key role in helping the Port to maintain Toitū Gold accreditation, ISO 14001 alignment, and CentrePort’s broader sustainability goals while supporting safe, efficient port operations.

Make an impact where it counts

This is a hands-on role where you’ll work alongside teams across the port, providing guidance, support, and expertise to help everyone go home safe and protect the environment we operate in.

Your varied day will include:

• Providing practical environmental and health & safety advice to operational teams
• Supporting compliance with environmental and HSE legislation, standards and CentrePort requirements
• Contributing to maintaining Toitū Gold and achieving ISO 14001 accreditation
• Leading and participating in environmental and HSE audits, inspections and incident investigations
• Facilitating environmental risk reviews and monitoring effectiveness of controls
• Tracking and supporting improvement in environmental performance metrics
• Delivering training, inductions and awareness initiatives for staff and contractors
• Building strong relationships with regulators, iwi, contractors and community stakeholders
• Supporting the integration of environmental considerations into operational planning and risk assessments
• Championing CentrePort’s values, Golden Rules, and commitment to safety and sustainability

About you:

You’re a capable and credible environmental professional who enjoys working close to operations. You take a pragmatic approach to delivery, and are proactive and confident engaging with people at all levels – from frontline teams through to senior leaders.

You will bring:

• A tertiary qualification in Environmental Management, Health & Safety, or a related field
• Around 5 years’ experience providing environmental advice in operational or high-risk settings
• Strong knowledge of environmental legislation (including the Resource Management Act)
• Experience with ISO 14001, Toitū and exposure to ISO 45001
• Proven experience in audits, investigations and professional report writing
• Excellent communication and training skills
• Confidence working with regulators, contractors and diverse stakeholder groups

Desirable experience includes:

• Membership (or working towards) NZISM, NZSC or a similar professional body
• Experience in sustainability initiatives such as energy management or carbon reduction
• Knowledge of environmental risk tools and environmental impact assessments
• Understanding of te ao Māori perspectives on environmental management

Why you’ll love working with CentrePort

At CentrePort, you will engage in interesting and diverse work and be part of a team that is making great things happen every day. CentrePort lead with our Values, and we’re offering you an enviable work environment where you can be your best self. You will be provided with a remuneration package which is above industry rate, great benefits and learning opportunities.

How to apply

This role is being recruited exclusively by Beyond Recruitment.
For a confidential kōrero and a copy of the position description, please contact:
Kirsty Clarke Manager, HR & Search at Beyond Recruitment kirsty.clarke@beyond.co.nz Quoting Job Ref: 132128

Both CentrePort and Beyond Recruitment support an environment of diversity and inclusion. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and therefore, encourage applications from all backgrounds. To ensure our recruitment process is fully accessible, please let us know if you require any support or have any accessibility requirements.

Please note CentrePort is an Alcohol and Drug free workplace, pre-employment testing is part of our recruitment process. You must have the right to live and work in the country to apply for this role.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received – and we will be moving fast! So if you’re ready to help shape the future of a safer, healthier, and more sustainable port, apply now and make your mark on our harbour.