Environmental Business Partner

If you're keen to grow your career, there's no better place to nourish it than here. We're committed to providing our people with all they need to positively thrive. So, isn't it time you put your trust in the company that's been trusted throughout New Zealand for over 40 years? About the Company: Ravensdown as a co-operative is all about essential farm inputs, and smart people using smart tools with the latest science in mind and our shareholders' interests at heart. We are an integral part of the food creation process. We are the only co-operative that tests for, advises about, buys, ships, stores, spreads, measures and maps food creating nutrients and fertiliser in a truly integrated way. Using technology, science, and smart people, we work in partnership with our farmers to provide the nutrients and agronomic solutions they need, together with innovative environmental products and services. Through this, we are committed to Smarter farming for a better New Zealand. About the Role: This is an amazing opportunity for a part-time fixed-term position (parental leave cover) for an Environmental Business Partner to join the Environment and Sustainability team based at our Christchurch office and reporting to the Chief Environment and Sustainability Officer. The hours for this role are negotiable between 25-30 hours per week. The Environmental Business Partner is responsible for providing support to the Ravensdown site management teams to implement, maintain and continually improve the environmental and risk management systems. You will take the lead on any relevant environmental risk projects. You will co-ordinate and lead planning and resource consent applications and compliance and Hazardous Substances requirements, ensuring that all legislation and national standards are adhered to. Key Responsibilities:

• Managing all environmental monitoring and reporting programmes for Stores and/or Manufacturing sites
• Strategic environmental lead - ensuring all environmental aspects of wider projects are considered
• Lead, develop and maintain environmental programmes on site, ensuring that the site meets the company's targets within the environmental division
• Onsite contact for all external interested parties with environmental and hazardous substance queries including iwi and the public

About You: You will possess leadership capability and will gain credibility with your knowledge and skillset. You will have an eye on the big picture but be able to switch to the operational detail easily. You will enjoy leading projects and be able to bring teams from within and outside the business with you on our environmental journey. You will enjoy looking at new ways of working and ensuring that we comply with national legislation as well as company targets. Ideal Skills & Experience:

• A relevant degree level qualification with at least 4 years' experience in environmental management, preferably in an industry setting
• Knowledge and understanding of the Resource Management Act (RMA) and associated National Policy and Environmental Standards
• Knowledge and experience of resource consent applications and implementation
• Risk management training and experience
• Project management and continuous improvement experience
• Ability to build credibility and strong relationships across all levels of the business

In return for your skills, we offer a very competitive package including; phone, laptop, and company clothing allowance, plus excellent training opportunities in a supportive cooperative environment. Click on the 'Apply' button to create a profile and submit your CV and cover letter to Amie Tauamiti, Senior HR Business Partner. Applications close on 6 January 2025. (Please note that due to the festive season, applications will be reviewed after 6 January 2025.)#J-18808-Ljbffr