Auckland Council Hiring for Sustainable Schools Advisor Job at Auckland , New Zealand Full Time

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Our Sustainability Initiatives team has an opportunity for a Sustainably Schools Advisor to join a friendly team who are passionate about achieving tangible sustainability outcomes in Tāmaki Makaurau.

This exciting opportunity is to work closely with Auckland schools and their communities and help us support and build new and innovative sustainability initiatives through student-led action.
You will engage with pre-schools, kura, wharekura and schools to embrace Māori world views with the purpose of fostering kaitiakitanga in our community.

You will work with the Team Manager to deliver and implement Auckland Council’s leadership role to catalyse, integrate and deliver sustainability education initiatives. You can also expect to work on:

• Programme management, covering everything from delivery, procurement, finances, monitoring and marketing,
• Contributing to programmes like Low Carbon Living, Water Quality, Biodiversity and Waste Minimisation in the classroom,
• Aligning to school programmes to ensure best practise of educational learning and implementing behavioural changes,
• Empowering young people to take action for a sustainable environment.

He kōrero mōu: About you

For this role, we’re looking for experienced teachers, facilitators or sustainability champions who have proven leadership skills and expertise in implementing environmental education for sustainability programmes in schools.

You will be resilient, adaptable, positive and relish engaging and enabling communities! You’ll also be open minded and customer-focused; inspiring schools and community partners to work together to promote and commit to sustainable communities and kaitiakitanga.

We will be looking for experience in:

• Working with Māori and multi-cultural communities,
• Understanding of the NZ Curriculum and/or Te Whāriki,
• Identifying, developing and implementing sponsorship opportunities.

Please note: A current NZ Driver’s license is required for any travel across the region.

A drug test is required for this position.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

Auckland Council is one of the largest local authorities in the South Pacific providing essential services and facilities to nearly 1.5 million people. We are committed to environmental action and green growth to achieve our vision of becoming the world’s most liveable city.

The Sustainability Initiatives group works with schools and their communities to support and deliver education for sustainability programmes and experiences.

In return for your hard work, you can expect a flexible and supportive work environment.
Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.

You’ll also have access to a range of fantastic Auckland Council benefits, including discounted Leisure Centre membership and a range of other partnership discounts!

Tono inaianei: Apply Now!

If you have the required experience and a passion for thinking and acting sustainably, then we want to hear from you!

Applications close: 15 August 2021

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.