Environmental adviser, Kaitohutohu take taiao
Also known as
- Environmental consultant, environmental officer, environmental specialist, environmental planner
Environmental advisers help organisations reduce their environmental impact and follow regulations and laws. They advise people on environmental issues so they can make informed decisions that protect natural resources.
Your pay could be
$54K
Lower
$71K to $122K
Most common
$166K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
3 years
Environmental advisers
- usually work regular business hours but may work extra hours and weekends
- usually work in offices and may travel locally
- need to communicate well, solve problems and work well independently
Tasks
- advise on environmental issues and practices
- ensure environmental regulations and laws are followed
- monitor environmental risks and impacts
- develop environmental management plans
- collect information through audits and inspections
- write reports on environmental risks and solutions
- review technical reports
- provide environmental training to staff
- build relationships with clients and partners
Investigative
Organised
Practical
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You need
- a bachelor’s degree in environmental sustainability, biological sciences, earth sciences or similar area
- experience in similar work
- a driver licence
You may need
- a master’s degree in environmental sustainability, biological sciences, earth sciences or similar area
If you’re in school
You need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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