Gisborne, Tairāwhiti, Full time, permanent

• Drive sustainability and compliance across a growing infrastructure business
• Lead impactful environmental projects and initiatives
• Competitive salary + great benefits
• Relocation package available

Help us build a greener future in a place with a brighter lifestyle.

We’re searching for an Environmental Manager who thrives on getting it done, driving influence, and delivering tangible results. You’ll play a key role in the environmental function of our business ensuring regulatory excellence, managing resource consents, and embedding environmental best practice across a diverse range of operations and infrastructure projects.

This role is for someone who’s as passionate about compliance as they are about proactive environmental initiatives. If you get a buzz from leading change, influencing decision-makers, and delivering real-world improvements, this is the challenge you’ve been waiting for.

As the catalyst for environmental leadership, you’ll ensure our operations and projects—across ports, airports, and commercial assets exceed compliance standards and the expectations of our communities. From leading regulatory engagements and managing resource consents, to driving innovative community projects, your expertise will shape a sustainable future for Eastland Port and its sister companies including Gisborne Airport.

What’s in it for you?

✔ Make an impact: Your work will shape the environmental future of Eastland Port, Gisborne Airport, and Northland Debarking.

✔ Varied and diverse challenges: From resource consents and compliance audits, to on-the-ground solutions - no two days are the same.

✔ Community engagement: Work alongside iwi, regulators, and key stakeholders to develop meaningful environmental projects with real community impact.

✔ Great perks: Competitive pay, higher employer KiwiSaver contributions, life insurance, and fitness subsidies.

✔ Flexible working options including 9-day fortnight.

What does the job entail?

• Regulatory compliance: Lead and undertake environmental compliance monitoring, audits, and manage resource consent applications.
• Data & reporting: Ensure accurate and insightful environmental reporting to regulators, executive leadership, and stakeholders.
• Environmental leadership: Develop and maintain Environmental Management Plans (EMPs), keeping us ahead of the game.
• Sustainability & community projects: Drive initiatives like the Kororā Enhancement Area, Airport Planting Days, and Litter Database.
• Project support: Provide technical input and oversee environmental aspects of our infrastructure projects and operations.
• Stakeholder engagement: Build relationships with iwi, local councils, regulators, and the wider community. Clear and effective communication is a key aspect of this role.

What’s in your toolkit?

✔ Experience in environmental management, RMA planning, or a related field.

✔ Proven track record in leading environmental projects and compliance strategies.

✔ An understanding of New Zealand environmental laws and regulations.

✔ Knowledge of tikanga Māori and Te Ao Māori principles is advantageous.

✔ Excellent relationship management skills—you know how to bring people together.

✔ Strong technical knowledge, including compliance databases, reporting software, and monitoring tools.

✔ A degree in environmental science, planning, or a related discipline.

Why you’ll love it here:

• We walk the talk on sustainability. We’re proud to operate New Zealand’s most sustainable airport, run an award-winning water treatment plant, and lead innovative environmental projects across our infrastructure.
• We invest in our people. Whether it’s career development, leadership growth, or new challenges, we’ll support you to reach your potential.
• We’re big on collaboration. You’ll be working with passionate teams across multiple industries, shaping the future of environmental management.
• Small city, big lifestyle. Where the commute is short, the beaches are stunning, and life moves at the perfect pace.

Ready to own this role?

If you're ready to lead environmental excellence and make an impact where it really counts, hit ‘Apply Now’ today!

Got questions? Contact peopleandperformance@eastland.nz for more info.

Applications close on 21 April 2025, unless a suitable candidate is appointed prior.

Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid and current working visa.