Farm Environmental Consultant

Farm Environmental Consultant Ravensdown Te Awamutu, Waikato, New Zealand About this position About the role Ravensdownhas an exciting new opportunity for aFarm Environmental Consultantto join the Environmental Consultancy team. TheRavensdownEnvironmentalConsultancyteamprovides farm environmentaladvisoryservicesto customers to help them meet their environmental and sustainability goals.Some of the services we deliverinclude;nutrient modelling (usingOverseerFM),farmenvironmentplans, resource consents, and GHG mitigation reports associated with farming activities.Additionalservices include due diligence advice for farm sale and purchase, FEPauditsandassistancewith resource consent compliance.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. 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.To thrive in this role, you will be someone who can build strong relationships with our customers and the communities in which weoperate. About You You’llhave a working knowledge of farming systems, and 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. A degree in a relevant science or business field(e.g. agricultural science or land management). Post graduate degree would be beneficia l. 3+yearsenvironmental and/or agriculturalindustry experience, ideally working in an advisory role. Experience with the use of Overseer or other nutrient flow models . On farm nutrient management experience, ideally across a range of farm systems . CNMA certified Professional in client interactions and client centred approach to work ethic. Exposure to commercial aspects of consulting work and the importance of financial sustainability within the business model. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr