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The Jacobs Environmental Solutions business in New Zealand is well positioned for growth. We are working on some of New Zealand’s most critical projects with a culture that promotes client delivery excellence, personal and team development and feeling inspired to come to work.

We are ready for our next stage of growth. The Environment Sector Lead for New Zealand is a new role that will be empowered and supported to lead this growth.

• As the Environment Sector Lead for New Zealand, you will:

• Lead the identification, pursuit and conversion of opportunities for consulting opportunities with our focus clients

• Visibly represent Jacobs at relevant industry forums

• Collaborate proactively with the Jacobs Growth & Sales team, other members of the Environmental Solutions ANZ business and colleagues from our adjacent capabilities

• Support other colleagues to build their market and client connectivity

• Work with our marketing team to strengthen our brand

• Take on project leadership roles on Environmental Solutions or adjacent capability projects such as Project Director, Technical Lead or Strategic Advisor.

Here’s what you’ll need :

• Recognised leader in planning or environmental consulting in the New Zealand market

• Demonstrated ability to identify, lead and convert the pursuit of opportunities

• Inclusive leadership with an ability to collaborate with and influence others across a diverse business

• Strategic thinking and commercial acumen

• An understanding of Te Ao Māori

• Coaching and mentoring skills

• Strong verbal and written communication

• Relevant tertiary qualifications such as a planning or environmental science degree

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