Senior Advisor, Sustainability & Climate Change

Senior Advisor, Sustainability & Climate Change Are you passionate about sustainability and ready to influence change at a national scale? Be part of a passionate national team shaping a more sustainable, resilient and equitable health system for Aotearoa. Permanent full-time role, based anywhere across Aotearoa Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders. We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations — from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities. Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care. About the Role As a Senior Advisor, you'll play a key role in implementing Health New Zealand's national sustainability work programme, supporting regions and local teams to deliver meaningful environmental initiatives that create lasting impact. Working closely with Principal Advisors and stakeholders across the organisation, you'll lead projects, provide expert advice and help translate strategy into practical action. You'll champion sustainable ways of working, helping teams understand how everyday decisions, with a focus on procurement and waste minimisation as levers to reduce environmental impact while supporting better health outcomes. This role has a strong focus on: Leading sustainability projects that support Health NZ's national priorities. Developing and delivering sustainability communications and engagement initiatives that inspire staff to take action. Supporting sustainable procurement practices by working with internal teams to reduce environmental impacts across purchasing and supply chains. Driving waste reduction and resource recovery initiatives across hospitals and healthcare facilities. Providing evidence-based advice on environmental sustainability, climate impacts and continuous improvement opportunities. Supporting strong relationships with regional teams, local government and external partners to accelerate sustainability outcomes. You'll also contribute to developing guidance, standards and operational policy, analyse data to inform decision-making, and represent the Sustainability team in forums and working groups. About you You're an experienced sustainability professional who enjoys turning strategy into action and influencing people to embrace sustainable change. You combine technical expertise with excellent communication skills and know how to engage diverse audiences—from frontline staff to senior leaders. Whether you're developing an awareness campaign, improving procurement practices or leading waste reduction initiatives, you're motivated by creating practical solutions that deliver measurable results. You’ll bring: A relevant tertiary qualification in sustainability, environmental science, engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent experience). Experience leading successful sustainability initiatives within large or complex organisations. Demonstrated expertise in sustainability communications, staff engagement and behaviour change. Experience supporting sustainable procurement, resource efficiency and waste minimisation initiatives or responsible supply chain practices. Some knowledge of waste management, waste minimisation and resource efficiency programmes. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to provide clear, evidence‑based advice. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex issues simply and influence positive change. A collaborative approach and proven ability to build strong stakeholder relationships across multidisciplinary teams. An understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act and a commitment to achieving equitable outcomes for all New Zealanders. Experience in healthcare or the public sector is advantageous but not essential. Working at Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply To apply, please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 11:59PM Wednesday 15 July 2026 . For further information, please contact Lynda Francis on [email protected] Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected kaimahi will be given preference and priority for this position. We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert. Job details Job Reference: Job Reference: HNZ/1933970 Location: New Zealand - All values Job type: Job type: Permanent Full time Expertise: Non-clinical - Planning and Funding - Planning and Funding #J-18808-Ljbffr