Senior Sustainability & Resilience Consultant

Job Description

AECOM's Sustainability and Resilience team is helping shape New Zealand's response to climate change, partnering with public and private sector clients to deliver innovative solutions in climate adaptation, resilience and sustainability.

We're looking for an experienced Senior Sustainability and Resilience Consultant to join our national team in Christchurch, Wellington or Auckland. You'll provide technical leadership on nationally significant projects while helping grow AECOM's Sustainability and Resilience practice across New Zealand.

Working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, you'll lead complex client engagements, mentor emerging consultants, build trusted client relationships and contribute to business development. This is an opportunity for an established consultant who enjoys combining technical excellence with strategic client advisory and helping develop the next generation of sustainability professionals.

Some of your key responsibilities will be to:

• Lead the delivery of climate risk, adaptation and resilience projects for public and private sector clients.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring and coaching to consultants, graduates and emerging professionals.
• Build trusted client relationships while identifying opportunities to grow AECOM's Sustainability and Resilience services.
• Lead proposals, bids and work-winning activities, contributing to the continued growth of the business.
• Independently manage client engagements from proposal through to successful project delivery.
• Analyse climate projections, technical data and risk assessments to develop practical adaptation and resilience strategies.
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops and engage with clients, government agencies and project partners.
• Prepare and review high-quality technical reports, presentations and client deliverables.
• Support environmental assessment and regulatory approval processes on major infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

You'll ideally bring experience mentoring and developing technical professionals, along with a strong understanding of industry frameworks and standards such as XRB Climate-related Disclosures, TCFD, ISSB, ISO 14090/14091, ISO 14064 and the GHG Protocol. Familiarity with sustainability rating tools including Green Star, NABERSNZ, IS Rating and PAS 2080 will also be highly regarded.

• 5+ years' experience in climate adaptation, resilience and/or sustainability consulting, with a proven track record of leading complex projects and client engagements.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted client relationships, contribute to business development and support proposals and work-winning activities.
• Excellent communication, facilitation and technical report writing skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience working with councils, infrastructure owners and central government agencies within New Zealand, with the cultural competency to engage respectfully with iwi and Māori partners and stakeholders.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Climate Change, Engineering, Planning or a related discipline.

Additional Information

Why you’ll love working with us

• Flexible work arrangements available, aligned with the market and client facing role requirements
• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year         
• Volunteer and representation leave
• Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know. Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.