Senior Advisor – Environment – NZAS
- Join New Zealand Aluminium Smelter (NZAS) at Tiwai Point, Invercargill, where we produce some of the world's purest, low carbon aluminium
- Be part of building a bright future for our business, for Southland and for Aotearoa New Zealand
- Permanent role living in Southland and working at beautiful Tiwai Point with full relocation assistance provided
- Competitive salary and benefits designed to make life better for you and your loved ones – flexible working, Rio Tinto share scheme, Rio Discounts Program, contribution to medical costs, leave loading and more
About the Role
Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.
We’re on the hunt for a proven environmental leader ready to take on one of New Zealand’s most unique and meaningful roles.
At NZAS (New Zealand Aluminium Smelters Ltd), we don’t just meet compliance—we set the standard. As our new Senior Advisor Environment, you’ll lead a high-performing team, work on technically complex environmental challenges, and be a vital part of our partnership with *Ngāi Tahu*, co-designing a future where industry and environment thrive together.
This isn’t just another job. This is a career-defining opportunity to lead environmental strategy on a globally significant site, all the while making a meaningful contribution to the whenua and whānau of Murihiku.
What You’ll be doing
- Leading and mentoring a skilled environmental team in one of NZ’s largest industrial operations
- Partnering with Ngāi Tahu under a formal Memorandum of Understanding—embedding mātauranga Māori in our environmental practice
- Driving smart, strategic improvements in air quality, water management, waste minimisation, and climate resilience
- Engaging with regulators, iwi, technical experts and the local community with integrity and influence
- Supporting our site leadership team with top-tier environmental advice and insight
What You’ll Bring
- Experience in complex industrial or manufacturing environments (ISO14001, consents, compliance systems etc.)
- A track record of leading teams and influencing across all levels of an organisation
- Cultural competence and ideally hands-on experience working with Māori partners or within co-governance frameworks
- Curiosity, courage, and a desire to do work that truly matters
- Qualifications in Environmental Science, Engineering or a related field
Why NZAS?
- Work with purpose – contribute to meaningful sustainability outcomes on a global stage
- Partnership with heart – walk alongside Ngāi Tahu in a respectful, collaborative way
- Real leadership – this is a strategic role with genuine site-wide influence
- Grow your career – we invest in people who invest in us
- Live the lifestyle– world-class hiking, surfing, snowboarding and mountain biking on your doorstep
This role provides
- Permanent opportunity based in Invercargill New Zealand – relocation assistance provided if required
- Great opportunity to join a global mining organisation offering outstanding personal development and career opportunities
- A safety-focused and inclusive working environment
- A competitive salary package with annual cash incentive awards
- Excellent retirement plan
- A comprehensive leave policy that covers all moments that matter in life (vacation/annual, paid parental leave, short term sick leave, paid holidays)
- Ongoing individual wellbeing support for you and your family for personal and professional matters
- Generous Rio Tinto employee share program
- Flexible working arrangements available
Where you’ll be working
Rio Tinto Aluminium – Pacific Operations. Rio Tinto is a global leader in aluminium, one of the world’s most widely used metals.
Active in the sector for more than 110 years, today we operate large-scale, high-quality bauxite mines and alumina refineries, and have the world’s most modern and competitive aluminium smelter portfolio.
Our Pacific Operations sites are located along the east coast of Australia, at the tip of the Northern Territory and in New Zealand’s south. With more than 6,000 employees, we operate a full value chain approach — mining, refining and smelting. Our portfolio includes four bauxite mines, two refineries, four smelters and one power station, and is supported by technical experts located in our Brisbane hub, including a fully operational Operations Centre for our bauxite mines https://tiwaistories.co.nz/
Invercargill, New Zealand’s southernmost city is the commercial hub of Southland. The city is famous for its easy access to outdoor adventure—fly fishing, snow sports, rugged terrain, waterfalls and wildlife—with a balance of all the modern facilities you would expect from a thriving city, with well-regarded schools, child care, restaurants, creative and cultural experiences, shopping and sporting opportunities.
Ready to lead where it counts?
- Apply now and shape the future of environment and industry—together.
- Applications close: 20th July 2025
- Learn more: New Zealand's Aluminium Smelter | NZAS
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About Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.
We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.
Every Voice Matters
At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.
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Llevamos 150 años dedicados a la minería y trabajamos con conocimientos acumulados a lo largo de generaciones y continentes. Nuestro propósito es encontrar mejores formas de proporcionar los materiales que el mundo necesita, esforzándonos por innovar y mejorar continuamente para producir materiales con bajas emisiones y según las normas medioambientales, sociales y de gobernanza adecuadas. Pero no podemos hacerlo solos, así que nos centramos en crear asociaciones para resolver problemas, crear situaciones beneficiosas para todos y aprovechar las oportunidades.
En Rio Tinto, acogemos con especial agrado y alentamos las solicitudes de los pueblos indígenas, las mujeres, la comunidad LGBTQIA+, los trabajadores maduros, las personas con discapacidad y las personas de diferentes orígenes culturales.
Estamos comprometidos con un ambiente inclusivo donde las personas se sientan cómodas siendo ellas mismas. Queremos que nuestra gente sienta que se escuchan todas las voces, que se respetan todas las culturas y que la variedad de perspectivas no sólo es bienvenida, sino que es esencial para nuestro éxito. Nos tratamos unos a otros con justicia y dignidad, independientemente de la raza, el sexo, la nacionalidad, el origen étnico, la religión, la edad, la orientación sexual o cualquier otra cosa que nos haga serquienes somos.
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Trabajar en Rio Tinto
Ayúdanos a aportar los materiales que hacen posible el progreso humano.
El avión en el que vas acaba de aterrizar. Enciendes el móvil y sacas el portátil del compartimento superior. Inmediatamente te pones a trabajar, a miles de kilómetros de tu oficina. ¿Alguna vez te has detenido a pensar en todos los materiales que hacen posible la vida en el siglo XXI? En Río Tinto descubrimos, desarrollamos y aportamos los materiales que impulsan el progreso humano. Cuando trabajas con nosotros, vivirás ventajas que no encontrarás en ningún otro lugar.
Trabajar con uno de nuestros equipos de funciones
Aportamos los materiales que impulsan el progreso humano. Tú haces todo posible
Con operaciones empresariales desde Vancouver, en Columbia Británica, hasta Perth, Australia Occidental, tenemos oportunidades interesantes virtualmente en cada disciplina imaginable. De Recursos Humanos a marketing, de finanzas a tecnología, de infraestructura a cadena de suministro, y mucho más, las oportunidades no tienen fin. Súmate para disfrutar lo que te podemos brindar.
Nuestro proceso de solicitud
01
Postularse
El primer paso es postularse para el rol. Puedes presentarte con tu perfil de LinkedIn o subir tu currículo. También pediremos que respondas algunas preguntas antes de enviar tu solicitud.
02
Pasar evaluaciones
Nuestras evaluaciones están diseñadas para ayudarnos a determinar si eres compatible para el puesto. Te haremos saber cuáles tendrás que completar.
03
Entrevista
La entrevista se podrá realizar en persona o en línea. Es la oportunidad perfecta para conocerte mejor, responder a tus preguntas y conversar de la emocionante oportunidad profesional que has solicitado.
04
Ofertas y controles
En esta fase, te comunicaremos si te hemos seleccionado, en cuyo caso será necesario realizar un par de controles, como una verificación de antecedentes o de seguridad. Es posible que tengas que someterte a una evaluación médica, dependiendo del puesto solicitado.
05
Integración al equipo Rio Tinto
Una vez completados las verificaciones, nos comunicaremos para definir la fecha de inicio y responder a cualquier pregunta que puedas tener antes de unirte a nuestro equipo.