Head of Sustainability - Fixed term position

Head of Sustainability - Fixed Term (12 Months) parental leave coverLocation: WellingtonStart Date: Ideally March 2026Join us at NZ Post - Tukurau Aotearoa and help deliver what New Zealanders really care about, every day.Mō Te Tukurau Aotearoa - About NZ PostAt NZ Post, we've been connecting New Zealand for over 180 years. We're proud of the role we play in delivering what matters most - and sustainability is at the heart of our future. Ready to be a part of that story?We're looking for an experienced sustainability leader to step into the role of Head of Sustainability on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover parental leave. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the team who are making a real impact on our climate response and sustainability journey.Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the roleAs Head of Sustainability, you'll lead our Sustainability Team and drive NZ Post's enterprise sustainability targets, with a strong focus on carbon emissions reduction. You'll work closely with senior leaders and teams across the organisation to embed sustainability principles into decision-making and deliver initiatives that matter for Aotearoa.Reporting to the Chief Governance and Sustainability Officer, you'll influence at all levels, manage key stakeholder relationships, and ensure robust governance and reporting frameworks are in place.Mōu - About YouAs the ideal candidate for this role, you will have proven experience within corporate sustainability or environmental leadership roles, ideally gained within a large complex organisation. You're super powers will include strong strategic thinking and the ability to develop credible roadmaps, and lead a high performing team.You will be able to clearly articulate exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, experience managing teams and delivering on targets and budgets, plus carbon literacy and knowledge of sustainability best practice frameworks.He Aha Te Pai - What you'll love about us! BenefitsWe're passionate about our commitment to deliver the best for Aotearoa - to help businesses thrive, and to deliver what Kiwis care about. Our permanent employees enjoy a variety of benefits including:Special rates on fantastic holiday home accommodation around New Zealand Retail shopping discounts with our partners An Employee Assistance programme to support you when you need it Plus more!! You'll be part of a collaborative, values-driven team that's passionate about making a difference.Ready to lead change? Apply now and help shape a sustainable future for NZ Post and Aotearoa.Hiahia? - Interested? Come and join the whānau!Ready to be part of something bigger? Apply today, or find out more details about this opportunity by downloading the JD on the NZ Post Careers page. If you require additional information, please contact Gemma Corbett via gemma.corbett@nzpost.co.nz or 027 372 4705.Applications for this opportunity close on 7 December 2025.We plan to commence first round interviews prior to Christmas, with a likely pause in the process over Christmas and New Year. All successful applicants will be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in New Zealand and will be subject to a security check and reference checks. Some of our roles may also require a credit check and/or a drug test. If you're interested in a role, please apply directly through our online portal. No one knows what we do and how we do it better than us, and our in-house talent team are experts at finding the right people for the right roles. We won't consider candidates through agencies unless this has been previously approved. There's something really special about being part of the team here at NZ Post - Tukurau Aotearoa, who we are and what we stand for is grounded in our values.