Auckland Transport is leading the development of transport infrastructure and solutions that enable healthy and accessible communities.
Regardless of your choice to walk, cycle, drive, take the ferry or train, we are passionate about working together to deliver safe, efficient, innovative and sustainable options whilst providing a transport system that will create a vibrant and connected Auckland.
We are on a journey and working to shape our organisation through an ambitious transformation programme providing for more climate-resilient, effective, and efficient AT.
Transitioning Auckland's transport network on such a mammoth scale is no mean feat and we need a talented team to ensure we are up to this task.
The Senior Sustainability Advisor is a member of the Climate Transition team reporting to the Manager - Climate Transition. The purpose of this role is to support the transition to a low-emission, climate resilient organisation, which is capable of meaningfully contributing to a climate resilient region.
Key Responsibilities include: contributing to transition planning.telling our story through Science and Sustainability team reporting.help plan the transition, its happening now - including working on the electric vehicle programme and delivering the AT Sustainability Strategy.embedding climate change and sustainability into systems, processes, and policy across AT to ensure consistent practice.managing or contributing to sustainability related information, education, workshops, presentations, storytelling, and specialist advice.Employment history demonstrating experience in the fields of sustainability or public policy.Relevant degree or post-graduate qualification in fields of public policy, science or sustainabilityIn-depth knowledge of climate change and an outstanding ability to communicate this knowledge simply and effectively, in plain English (written and oral).Highly desired:
Patience and enthusiasm for telling an optimistic climate-resilience story that makes people excited about the future.Miro guru, In-Design graphic genius, training module development or creative story-telling: transition your creative skills into a new field.Previous experience working in a large, complex organisation with the understanding that big opportunities take time.At AT, weembraceinclusion and fully support building a diverse workplace where people come first and we feel safe, respected, valued and supported, inclusive of our differences.Our values are more than just words - they are integral to everything we do. Manaakitanga - We care, Tiakitanga - Safe with us, Whanaungatanga - We connect, Auahatanga - Better, bolder, together.
In addition, we also offer:
Investment in your professional development and trainingOpportunity for greater leadership and accountabilityModernCBD (Wynyard Quarter) waterfront-basedofficePaid parental and partner leaveStudy assistanceHealth and Wellbeing benefitsProfessional membershipsAT recognises that you might be perfect for this role even if you don't have all the requirements above. We also offer flexible working arrangements and are happy to discuss this further.
Please include a cover letter with your CV. Please note Your CV should be presented in a format that displays your creativity and demonstrates your ability to convey information in a format other than Word - please use a Miro Board or info-graphics or any other format you think will best convey who you are. Please contact Lynn Miller on ****** for any further information or questions.
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Reference # 65903
Posted: 19 Apr 2024
Closes: 12 May 2024 12:00
Location(s) Western Auckland, Central Auckland, South Auckland, North Auckland, East Auckland, Waiheke and Great Barrier Islands
Expertise Environment, Graphic Design, Transport Policy and Strategy
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