Sustainability Associate

As a Sustainability Associate, you’ll help drive KiwiRail’s sustainability goals by supporting carbon emissions reporting, building internal engagement, and embedding sustainable practices across our business. You’ll play a key role in our Sustainability Programme—from leading our Team Kākāriki employee network to contributing to climate adaptation and waste minimisation projects and supporting business units to meet their sustainability targets.

This is a hands-on, collaborative role that combines data analysis, communication, and project coordination to help us deliver meaningful progress on our sustainability commitments.

• Is confident managing and analysing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions data for sustainability reporting.

At KiwiRail, we celebrate diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and identities. If you have a passion for sustainability and the skills to contribute, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note: successful candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment checks and hold the right to work in New Zealand.

• Has an analytical mindset.
• Communicates clearly and builds strong relationships across teams.
• Has 2–4 years’ experience in sustainability or a related field.
• Is organised, adaptable, and motivated to make a difference.
• Familiar with GHG reporting platforms such as BraveGen.

• Hybrid work flexibility.
• Career growth opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and learning in a growing sustainability team.