Senior Climate Transition Advisor

Auckland Transport

Auckland
Permanent
Full-time

21 days ago

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.Te Whiwhinga mahi - The OpportunityThe Senior Climate Transition 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:The Senior Climate Transition Advisor is responsible for:

contributing to transition planning.
managing Science and Sustainability team reporting requirements.
contributing to initiatives or working groups related to transition planning including the electric vehicle program, and the AT Sustainability Strategy.
investigating and mapping organisational systems, processes, tools, templates to embed consistent climate-resilient practice.
reviewing policies alongside technical teams.
managing or contributing to sustainability related information, education, workshops, presentations, storytelling, and specialist advice

Ko koe tēnei | About you

Relevant degree qualification or minimum employment history demonstrating experience in the fields of sustainability, science or public policy.
Minimum of 5+ yrs experience in relevant public policy or climate change field.
Experience in central or local government, in strategy/process/policy roles.
Experience and outstanding ability to write business documents and reports in Plain Language.
Knowledge and experience of organisational processes preferably including risk management processes.

Desired

skilled at using Miro for online workshops
previous experience creating graphics or infographics eg using In-Design, or experience creating training modules

Ko wai mātou | About us & Nōu te rourou - What's in it for you?At AT, we embrace inclusion 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 training
Opportunity for greater leadership and accountability
Modern CBD (Wynyard Quarter) waterfront-based office
Paid parental and partner leave
Study assistance
Health and Wellbeing benefits
Professional memberships

AT 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 apply by: * providing your updated CV,

a cover letter summarising how you meet the requirements of the role, and
a 1-2 page (max) written opinion piece or submission in response to one of the three Climate Commission consultations currently open (use the link below)

Please contact Lynn Miller on lynn.miller@at.govt.nz for any further information or questions.#LI-LM1Yes Please note, this position is deemed a safety sensitive position and will require the successful applicant to undertake pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.Yes Auckland Transport is committed to the protection and wellbeing of children. A component of this role involves interaction with children so, as a part of the assessment of candidates, we will require Police Vetting of candidates to ensure we are providing a safe environment for children. This requirement complies with the Vulnerable Children Act 2014.Yes Please note, this position is deemed a safety sensitive position and will require the successful applicant to undertake pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.Auckland Transport is committed to the protection and wellbeing of children. A component of this role involves interaction with children so, as a part of the assessment of candidates, we will require Police Vetting of candidates to ensure we are providing a safe environment for children. This requirement complies with the Vulnerable Children Act 2014.

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