Graduate Environmental Consultant

About The Business And The RoleDo you believe you can make the world a better place?SLR’s purpose is Making Sustainability Happen, which we achieve by having a team of experts who partner with our clients to tackle some of the world’s most complex sustainability ChallengesSLR is an international environmental consultancy with a globally recognised reputation for providing high quality tailored services.

With close to 200 staff spanning the length of Aotearoa and an additional 800+ staff across Asia Pacific, we provide consultancy advice and support on a wide range of strategic and site-specific issues to a diverse and growing base of business, regulatory and governmental clients. We celebrate a ‘One Team Culture’, where bringing together diversity of thought and expression is key to building the best team to deliver excellent results. An opportunity has come up for a Graduate Environmental Consultant to join our Environmental Services team in Christchurch.

We are seeking someone who’s fresh into their Environmental career and has a genuine passion and enthusiasm for our land and waterways here in Aotearoa. You will have the opportunity to work with some of New Zealand’s best consultants whilst gaining experience across a variety of services including contaminated land management, earth sciences, hydrogeology, waste minimisation and more. Our ideal candidate is a growth-minded individual who is eager to develop their skillset daily and will thrive in SLR’s inclusive and collaborative team environment. Skills & ExperienceYou will possess the following skills:

A recent graduate or soon to be graduate in science, engineering or other relevant degree. A self-motivator who is ready to learn, grow and make an impact on a variety of projects. Desire to work across in environmental / contamination management (soil and groundwater)/ remediation (soil and groundwater), closed landfill management. An excellent communicator able to accurately interpret analytical data and transfer that into reports. Known for your excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively within a team environment. A current unrestricted driver's license holder with a strong driving history.

New Zealand Citizenship or rights to work in New Zealand. Professional experience in consulting or a similar industry is advantageous, but not necessary. Our BenefitsWe are proud of our unique culture where we work together to collaborate on projects to get the best possible outcome for our clients. SLR supports flexible working arrangements as we recognise that every person is different, and our benefits aim to ensure that we cater for all. You can find a comprehensive list here. Next StepsWe make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion.

Please note that interviews are conducted with gender diverse interview panels to the best of our ability. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process. Unsolicited resumes from recruitment consultants will not be accepted. You must be part of the preferred supplier agreement list which is coordinated through our Talent Acquisition team.