Sustainability specialist, Mātanga toitūtanga
Also known as
- Sustainability consultant, sustainability officer, environmental and sustainability manager, sustainability and climate change adviser, environmental consultant, chief sustainability officer, land and water manager
Sustainability specialists manage issues and develop sustainable solutions to reduce an organisation's effect on the environment and improve efficiency.
Your pay could be
$64K
Lower
$79K to $97K
Most common
$110K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
3 years
Sustainability specialists
- usually work regular business hours
- usually work in offices and may travel locally and nationally
- need to communicate well, identify and solve problems and make decisions
Tasks
- manage environmental impacts of organisations
- develop sustainable business strategies and practices
- check environmental goals and progress
- assess cost of products, projects and services
- set business rules and guidelines
- advise on business and environmental matters
- prepare financial reports and budgets
- write reports on business sustainability
- research environmental issues
- assess legal rules and requirements
Enterprising
Investigative
Creative
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou need a qualification to become a sustainability specialist and experience may be useful.
You need
- a relevant tertiary qualification in environmental studies, engineering studies, building and construction or similar area OR
- an accredited qualification approved by the Carbon and Energy Professionals New Zealand (CEP)
You may need
- experience in similar work
- to be certified with Carbon and Energy Professionals New Zealand
If you’re in school
You need Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
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