Principal Consultant

About the role

Ravensdownhas an exciting opportunity for aPrincipalConsultantto join the Environmental Consultancy team, based in Canterbury.

TheRavensdownEnvironmentalConsultancyteamprovides farm environmentalcost-recoverableadvisoryservices to customers to help them meet their environmental and sustainability goals.Some of the services we deliver include;nutrient modelling,farmenvironmentplans, resource consents, and GHG mitigation reports associated with farming activities.As required, the team also provides support to the widerRavensdownbusiness and works closely with the field-based teams for referrals and delivery of environmental advice.

As a Principal Consultant, you will apply your superior knowledge of farming systems and farm environmental managementto provide commercially focused and technically robust consulting services to all clients.The ability toidentifyenvironmental risks and provide practical solutions through the provision of advice and guidance to your clients as to how they can mitigate and manage environmental impacts, isan important componentofyour role as a consultant.

You willbe responsible formanagingcomplex and high-risk client projects, ensuring quality results are deliveredwithinbudget,scopeandschedule.What will set you apart as a successful Principal Consultant will be your ability toidentifynewbusiness opportunities for growth,as well as proactivelyidentifyingtrends and opportunities to broaden regional services in line withRavensdownEnvironmental businessobjectives.

About you

You’llhave a sound understanding of regional plans that directlyimpacton the rural sector. You’llalso have all the characteristics of a consultant such as professionalism, tenacity, honesty, and integrity. You’llbemotivated by the commercial realities of being a consultant and thrive on meeting deadlines. Tobe successfulin this role, you will be someone who can build strong relationships with our customers and the communities in which weoperate.

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• A degree in a relevant science or business field(e.g. agricultural science or land management). Post graduate degreein science and/or businesswould be beneficial.
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• 10+yearsrelevant professional experienceincludingsignificant experiencein both agricultural and environmental fields, ideally working in an advisory role.
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• CNMA certified
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• Proven capability in managing large complex technical projects and coordinating inputs from others.
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• Experience with the use of Overseer or other nutrient flow model s.
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• Professional in client interactions and client centred approach to work ethic.
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• Exposure to commercial aspects of consulting work and the importance of financialsustainability within the business mod el .
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• High levelof commercial acumen and integrity with a demonstrated ability to exercise judgement and make decisions within an uncertain and ever-changing environment.
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• People focussed with an ability to lead, influence, and develop others.
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In return for your skills, we offera very competitivepackage that includes an array of insurances, company car, phone, laptop, plus excellent training opportunities in a supportive cooperative environment.

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.

Our work is guided by strong values that shape how we operate every day:

These values are central to our culture and are actively lived, recognised, and celebrated across the organisation. 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, Ka pūkekotia a Rongomātāne, ka poho kererū a Aotearoa.

Applications Close: Sunday 16 August 2026

Ravensdown is committed to a drug and alcohol free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.