Te Tākinatanga - Our Story 
At Contact, we believe home is the most important place in the world. That belief shapes everything we do, from leading the energy transition to how we power Aotearoa and care for our people and communities.

We’re a power, broadband, and mobile company, but we’re also investing boldly in renewable energy and smarter, more connected ways of working (mahi). Our ambition is simple: to leave Aotearoa better than we found it.

Guided by our tikanga, we’re a team who care deeply about the work we do, how we support one another, and the impact we have. Simply put, we touch lives to make life better.

Our Environment & Land team plays a vital role in how we care for the natural resources our generation relies on. Working across our sites, this team connects environmental care with real-world delivery by ensuring we meet our obligations while building enduring relationships with landowners, mana whenua, and communities. You’ll support and enhance how we manage land, protect the environment, and deliver restoration outcomes that support both current operations and future renewable development.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity 
This is a role where you’ll see the impact of your work on the environment, and in the relationships you build along the way. Your mahi plays a direct part in how Contact manages and protects the natural resources our generation relies on, while supporting the communities we work alongside.

You’ll take ownership of ecological restoration and land management activities across multiple sites, working with a wide range of stakeholders to deliver outcomes that balance environmental, community, and operational needs. It’s a role that brings together practical delivery, long-term thinking, and strong, respectful engagement.

You’ll be trusted to:

• Plan and deliver ecological restoration work, including restoration plans and annual programmes, and see that work through from concept to execution.
• Work closely with landowners, mana whenua, councils, and contractors to build trusted relationships and enable successful on-the-ground outcomes.
• Ensure environmental obligations are understood and met, including consent compliance and offset delivery across sites.
• Contribute to land use planning and restoration priorities that support both current operations and future generation activity.
• Have the opportunity to support wider generation and development work, where environmental and land considerations are critical to how projects progress.

Ko wai koe | About You   

You’re someone who is grounded, practical, and relationship-focused. You take pride in delivering work well, building trust with the people around you, and contributing to outcomes that have a lasting impact on Aotearoa.

You’ll likely bring:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in environmental, land, or resource management (or equivalent experience).
• Experience working in environmental planning, land management, or resource management.
• A strong understanding of planning frameworks and consent processes.
• Resilience and capability in managing challenging conversations.
• The ability to manage work programmes, priorities, and contractors with confidence.
• Clear, credible communication skills and a respectful, relationship-led approach.

Above all, you’re confident stepping into ownership, managing programmes of work, engaging stakeholders, and delivering outcomes on the ground.

Additional Information 
If you’re looking for a role where you can see the impact of your work, build meaningful relationships, and contribute to environmental outcomes that matter, we’d love to hear from you.

We support flexible working where it works for the individual, the team and the business. This role is based in Taupō, so this role is best suited to someone who can work flexibly from this location.

Contact is not a place you’ll stagnate. We’re growing, evolving, and investing in our people. We also offer a bunch of other perks like free health insurance cover, boosted KiwiSaver, access to Contact Shares, a ‘Good to be Home’ annual payment toward your home set up & wellbeing, a trail-blazing parental leave policy, twice yearly payments towards our products if you’re a Contact customer, and more!
Applications close on Wednesday 24th June. But just like peak demand, great talent surges early, so if this role sparks your interest, power up your application now!

He mea nui ngā paki kōrero ki a mātou i Contact, nā reira, mēnā kei a koe tētehi e hāngai pea ana ki tā mātou e kimi nei i tēnei tūranga kei raro iho nei--kei te hiahia mātou kia whakapā mai ai koe! 

We love a good story at Contact, it’s what keeps our energy flowing! If you’ve got one that connects with this role, send it our way.
               

Here at Contact Energy (Te Mata Hiko), we know our strength lies in developing a sense of belonging - one that helps us attract and retain people with a broad range of perspectives and experiences.

We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work. Our goal is to reflect the diversity of our customers and communities to help build a better Aotearoa New Zealand.

We have a rich community of talented people that we support to thrive at Contact.

Our inclusive hiring process is designed to embrace the diversity of Aotearoa New Zealand, ensuring a wide range of perspectives are included in our decision-making and helping reduce bias along the way.

The wellbeing of our kaimahi is super important to us.

We use employee insights to offer a range of initiatives and resources to support physical, mental, financial and emotional wellbeing – including flexible working arrangements, employee network groups and a market-leading parental leave policy.

At Te Mata Hiko, we want everyone to thrive. We welcome applicants far and wide - of every age, stage, background, and pride. Join us and be part of a team that values your passion and attitude just as much as your experience and skills.

Please note, only candidates with the right to live and work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.

Research shows that while men apply to jobs where they meet 60% of the criteria, women and those in underrepresented groups tend to only apply if they tick every box. We're not about box ticking, so if you think you have what it takes but don't meet everything stated above, please still get in touch. We'd love to kōrero.

Te Mata Hiko (Contact Energy) does not accept any CVs received from recruitment agencies where a formal engagement has not been confirmed and agreed to with our Talent team. In the event that unsolicited CVs are submitted by recruitment agencies, Te Mata Hiko (Contact Energy) reserves the right to contact these candidates directly and consider them for current/future vacancies without any financial obligation to the recruitment agency in question. This will also apply to any CVs sent directly to line managers.